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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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis Park Board voted to maintain parking along Uptown’s Mall Park, rejecting a long-range greening plan designed to enhance green space. The decision follows community opposition, with nearly 800 residents signing a petition to preserve parking amidst concerns over crime and accessibility.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a woman can legally expose her breasts in public, as long as she is not engaging in sexual activity. This decision overturned previous convictions for Eloisa Plancarte, who argued that her actions were not lewd. The ruling highlights the ambiguity of legal definitions surrounding indecent exposure in Minnesota.
A St. Paul man, Joseph Davis, 34, faces second-degree murder charges for fatally stabbing the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. The incident occurred late last week, and an autopsy confirmed the woman died from multiple stab wounds. Davis, who has a history of domestic violence, was arrested in Minneapolis after admitting to the crime.
Minnesota's K-12 school enrollment remains flat, but diversity among students is increasing as families explore various schooling options. The state anticipates a 5% decline in school-aged children over the next 15 years, prompting concerns over future funding and resource allocation.
An unlicensed driver in Minneapolis faces murder charges after deliberately hitting four pedestrians in two separate crosswalk incidents. One victim, dragged under the vehicle, died two days later, prompting the County Attorney's Office to amend the charges to intentional second-degree murder.