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Minneapolis says public backs splitting up city's police union
In three public hearings, residents said they supported creating separate unions for the rank-and-file and the supervisors.
Paul Oman, world-champion barefoot water skier, dies at 69
An avid volunteer and choir bass, Oman died from injuries sustained while training.
Minneapolis safety chief says he regrets 'tone' of exchanges
"The way I engaged with constituents last night on Twitter did not meet the standards I hold for myself and the Office of Community Safety team," said Cedric Alexander, who is two months on the job, in a statement Friday.
Embattled north Mpls. corner long been epicenter for violence
A half-mile radius surrounding a North Side intersection, home to the embattled Merwin Liquors and a Winner Gas station known as the "murder station," is where nearly one out of every 10 killings citywide has taken place since 2010, according to a Star Tribune analysis.
Partnership launches new Minneapolis initiative vs. violent crime
It's the latest attempt from law enforcement leaders and elected officials to convince the public they have a handle on the problem.
Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after exchanging fire with Minneapolis police
An officer was injured during the incident Tuesday on NE. Fifth Street.
After overnight shootings in Minneapolis, community members want plan for peace
The spree of overnight shootings left two dead and seven injured Thursday night and early Friday.
Cash apps being targeted in phone theft scheme at Mpls. bars
A group of thieves has stolen more than 100 cell phones in downtown Minneapolis over the past 10 months in a violent scheme that targets victims' financial apps, police say. Two men have been charged.
Family of man shot by Minneapolis officers asks police for more body-camera footage
Activists question the police's narrative of events and are calling for a third party to investigate.
Thao, Kueng reject plea deal offered in George Floyd killing
"It would be a lie and a sin for me to accept a plea deal," Thao said.