Latest News in Minneapolis, MN

To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers

Building owners in downtown Minneapolis are offering favorable lease terms to attract coffee shops and retailers, aiming to enhance curb appeal amid a post-COVID shift to hybrid work. Chef David Fhima's Mother Dough bakery exemplifies this trend, securing advantageous deals as the local real estate market adjusts. Approximately 40% of retail spaces in Downtown West remain vacant, indicating ongoing challenges for landlords and retailers alike.

Minneapolis Textile Center opens secondhand shop, the Stashery

Minneapolis’ Textile Center launched the Stashery, a secondhand supply shop, to provide budget-friendly and eco-conscious options for fiber artists. The shop features donated materials such as fabric and yarn, catering to beginners and experienced crafters alike. Proceeds from the store support the center's educational programs in fiber arts.

Assailant found not guilty because of mental illness in fatal stabbing at Minneapolis home

A Minnesota judge found Franklin Terrol White not guilty of murder due to mental illness, concluding he could not appreciate the wrongfulness of his actions when he fatally stabbed Ryan J. Peterson. White reportedly experienced auditory hallucinations, leading to his violent act, and is to be civilly committed for treatment instead of prison. Peterson's family expressed their grief and concern over public safety following the ruling.

I-94 fully reopens after a semi crashes at Lowry tunnel

A semi-truck hauling ammunition overturned on Interstate 94 near the Lowry tunnel around 10:55 a.m., blocking traffic for hours. The driver, 31-year-old Bachitar Singh of Fremont, California, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The crash prompted an investigation to determine the cause of Singh losing control.

Sister recounts heartbreak to cap emotional day of testimony in Derrick John Thompson trial

A car crash in Minneapolis killed five young Somali women, prompting emotional testimony during Derrick John Thompson's trial. Rukia Gesaade recounted waking to the news of her sister's death after Thompson allegedly ran a red light at 95 miles per hour. Thompson faces 15 felony counts, including third-degree murder.

Feds new immigration sanctuary designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled

Pipestone County, Minnesota, appears on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s watchlist for “sanctuary” jurisdictions despite never declaring such status. County officials, including Administrator Steve Ewing, express confusion over the designation, which could threaten federal funding and complicate relations with federal immigration enforcement.

Republicans seek to gut federal funding for three Minnesota transit projects

St. Louis County Commissioner Keith Nelson expressed disappointment after Minnesota's Republican congressional delegation urged the elimination of federal funding for the Northern Lights Express train project. Nelson, who met with U.S. Transportation Secretary staff to confirm funding was still coming, emphasized the project's potential to boost tourism and aid veterans' transportation.

South Minneapolis boasts the Twin Cities first public clay tennis courts. These friends are raising money to build more.

Minneapolis Community Clay Courts is converting obsolete asphalt tennis courts to clay in a bid to maintain public tennis facilities amid the rise of pickleball. The nonprofit aims to create sustainable clay courts, enhancing accessibility for aging players and beginners. The project at Minnehaha Creek is expected to cost $300,000-$400,000, with fundraising efforts ongoing.

Columbia Heights teen missing for three weeks likely being held against his will, police say

Authorities suspect that 16-year-old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. is being held against his will after he went missing three weeks ago in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The Anoka County sheriff has identified a “person of interest” who has not cooperated with the investigation. Collins' mother expressed her fears for her son, stating he is not lost and is in a situation he does not want to be in.

St. Paul police investigating a homicide on the citys West Side

A man died from a gunshot wound shortly after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday. Police are investigating the shooting, which marks the city's fourth homicide of 2025 and the first involving a firearm this year. No arrests have been made, and authorities believe the victim was shot in an apartment building where he had connections to the residents.