Your trusted source for local Minneapolis, MN news, updated daily with the most important stories from your community.
Omar Fateh’s campaign received a $500 civil penalty for distributing materials claiming DFL endorsement after the endorsement was revoked. Judges found the actions negligent but noted no intent to mislead voters, as the campaign informed supporters of the revocation.
The Minnesota Ballpark Authority will fund a $5.25 million renovation of the Champions Club at Target Field, set to be completed before the 2026 MLB season. Upgrades will enhance seating and amenities in this luxury area, which has not been significantly updated since its opening in 2010.
A 21-year-old man faces charges for a mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis that killed two people, including an innocent bystander, and injured several others. Lamarion Torando Shirley is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and multiple counts of assault after gunfire erupted near a nightclub as bars closed. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on September 21, 2024.
The 44th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games commenced in Minneapolis, featuring over 530 athletes from 41 states. Participants will compete in various sports, including archery and soccer, while celebrating camaraderie and resilience. Local veteran Karl Olson emphasized the connections formed through the games, which he described as life-changing.
A judge ruled that the Plymouth Avenue Apartments in Minneapolis should not have received zoning variances, but the city later modified the law to legalize the structures retroactively. Ingrid Alexander, a resident affected by the development, is suing the city for granting these variances and is advocating for a remedy. The apartments, intended to provide affordable housing, have generated complaints from neighbors about increased chaos in the area.
Minneapolis leaders approved a controversial Southwest light-rail route that will pass through an industrial area, characterized by a large concrete recycling site. The Bassett Creek Valley station, expected to serve just over 300 riders daily, highlights the lack of nearby development despite significant investment in the light-rail project.
Thirty-three murals have been created along E. Lake Street in Minneapolis as part of a $1 million revitalization project aimed at enhancing community spaces. Muralists, including Oglala Lakota artist Nick Jumping Eagle, conveyed messages of hope and unity through their artwork, which seeks to beautify disinvested areas. The project received significant funding from local organizations and state grants.
Minneapolis DFL convention brings democratic socialist state Sen. Omar Fateh and two-term Mayor Jacob Frey into contention for the party's endorsement ahead of the mayoral election. With over 800 delegates voting, a candidate must secure 60% support to be endorsed, a threshold that has proven challenging in past conventions. The outcome could significantly influence the resources available to the candidates in the overwhelmingly Democratic city.
A nationwide warrant has been issued for Deshon Kanye Gregory, 20, charged with second-degree murder following a shooting that killed 30-year-old Lafayette Collaso outside a Minneapolis home. Gregory allegedly demanded money from a woman and opened fire after arriving with a female companion.
Minneapolis experienced a citywide car vandalism spree, with dozens of vehicles having their windows smashed during two overnight incidents. Residents reported frustration over the break-ins, citing a lack of significant theft but considerable property damage. Police are investigating and urging victims to report any suspicious activity.