Metro Transit giving citations to unpaid riders
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will be asking for proof of fare payment and serving citations to riders who haven’t paid.
MPS picks long-time Minnesota educator to be next superintendent
It took about an hour for the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) board to pick the district's next leader Friday.
New Minneapolis Schools superintendent chosen
The Minneapolis Public School (MPS) District has selected its preferred candidate to be the superintendent for the state’s largest school system.
Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
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Snapchat location data leads to charges in Minneapolis fatal shooting
A teenager has been charged in a fatal Minneapolis shooting after police used Snapchat location data to place him in the area, according to court records.
Minneapolis council members weigh 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.
Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
Minneapolis to Duluth train awaits decision on federal funds
Any day now, Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding.
Mpls to Duluth train hinges on federal funds
Any day now Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding. When Minnesota approved $195 million in state dollars, that unlocked the ability to apply for federal grants. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation awaits the feds' decision, it has started negotiating with BNSF Railway, which owns the line where the train would operate.
Morning shooting leaves 1 dead in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood.
Convicted murderer Marvin Haynes tells judge he's innocent in 2004 slaying
It was an extraordinary courtroom moment. Convicted murderer Marvin Haynes, serving a life sentence, telling a judge he did not do it, that he is an innocent man wrongly convicted in a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop slaying that rocked the community.
Man fights to overturn murder conviction
Marvin Haynes, the man convicted in a 2004 murder at a Minneapolis flower shop, took the stand on Tuesday, as he fights to overturn his conviction in the case.
Businesses sue City of Minneapolis over policing at 38th and Chicago
Four businesses, including neighborhood grocer Cup Foods, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over policing issues at 38th and Chicago.
Convicted killer maintains innocence in 2004 murder
It was a dramatic day in a Hennepin County courtroom as Marvin Haynes, a convicted killer, maintained his innocence nearly 20 years later. Haynes and his legal team are fighting for his freedom. He's currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in connection to the 2004 killing at a Minneapolis flower shop.
Marvin Haynes denies 2004 Mpls flower shop murder
Marvin Haynes is serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent. Haynes took the stand on Tuesday, denying he was involved in the killing of Randy Sherer.
Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Residents sound off at community meeting about Smith Foundry
During a surprise inspection in May, the EPA determined that Smith Foundry had violated the Clean Air Act. However, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has said it is not seeing any violations of state or federal air quality standards from the facility.
Mpls community meeting discusses pollution
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that’s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
2004 Minneapolis murder conviction getting new look in court
A man serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis, flower-shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent.