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Fannie Mae sued developer Basim Sabri to foreclose on two Minneapolis apartment buildings over alleged failure to make over $530,000 in repairs. Sabri disputes the necessity of the repairs and claims he is current on loan payments.
Burnsville police seek witnesses and security camera footage following a man's death at Interlachen Park early Saturday. Authorities request information from anyone who may have seen activity in the park between 1 and 4 a.m. and emphasize that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Gregory Quinn Holmes, a massage therapist with a criminal history, faces third-degree sexual assault charges in Minneapolis. The incident, which occurred on August 30, 2024, involved Holmes allegedly digitally penetrating a client at her chiropractor’s office. A warrant for his arrest has been issued due to public safety concerns.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering allocating up to $20 million annually from e-pulltab gambling revenue for the maintenance of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority estimates that the nine-year-old stadium will require $300 million in upkeep over the next decade. The proposal has bipartisan support but faces uncertainty as the legislative session approaches its conclusion.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asserted his city's resilience during his State of the City speech, arguing against President Trump's negative portrayal of Democratic-run cities. He emphasized the importance of collaboration over chaos while extending goodwill towards City Council members with whom he has clashed. Frey highlighted a decline in crime and an increase in police staffing as signs of the city's recovery.
A Minneapolis man received a 7¾-year prison sentence for driving drunk and without a license, resulting in the death of University of Minnesota student Rylie Saloum. Ali Abas Samator, 31, fled the scene after the crash but was later arrested with a blood alcohol content of 0.17%. He is expected to serve nearly five years in prison followed by supervised release.
A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed near the Federal Reserve building in downtown Minneapolis on Monday night. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out among a group of teens, and no arrests have been made yet. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara described the incident as a "terrible tragedy," highlighting the dangers of teen access to firearms.
Fewer than 90% of Minnesota kindergartners received the MMR vaccine this school year, falling short of the 95% herd immunity threshold necessary to prevent measles outbreaks. This decline in vaccination rates, attributed to rising vaccine hesitancy, has led to two reported measles cases in 2025 and a notable increase in nonmedical exemptions among parents.
Hennepin County promotes salvaging construction materials during May to reduce waste and save homeowners money. The Salvage Crawl showcases local businesses that sell reusable materials, with officials emphasizing the environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness of this approach.
Three individuals, including two teens, face charges for fatally shooting a drug dealer in Minneapolis. Jayce Nasir Cuff, 20, was charged with second-degree intentional murder after luring Davione Daunte Charles Collins, 27, to a riverfront apartment building. The incident, which occurred on April 19, involved a violent confrontation that disregarded public safety.