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Two members of Minneapolis civilian oversight commission abruptly resign
The departures are the latest fallout after recent terminations, resignations.
An errant bullet nearly killed her 17 years ago. But Vernice Hall was determined to live.
At age 12, an errant bullet robbed Vernice Hall of a normal life. For years, she continued to fight.
Decades of turmoil mark legacy of civilian police oversight in Minneapolis
City operations director commits to making oversight work after the termination of one official and the departure of another.
Man shot dead in north Minneapolis drive-by shooting
The man was shot several times at about 4:30 p.m. and died at the scene.
'Nothing could be more honorable': Fallen Burnsville police, firefighter mourned in massive ceremony
Thousands attended in person and watched the livestream sending off the first responders.
Burnsville responders mourned: 'May you forever rest in peace'
The BCA said 10,000 people filled Grace Church, hundreds more attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to watch the 2-hour service. More than 20,000 watched the livestream.
Four people shot in Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon; 1 dead, 1 critical
A mass shooting took place at a nearby market last August.
Man accused of human smuggling in deaths of Indian family during blizzard near Minnesota-Canada border
The family froze to death during an attempted crossing; Harshkumar Patel, an Indian national, was arrested in Chicago.
Two Burnsville cops, paramedic shot and killed; gunman dead
The first responder was trying to help one of the wounded officers when shot, police said. The shootings happened after an hourslong standoff following a domestic abuse call.
Outpouring of grief, support for 2 Burnsville officers and medic slain during domestic assault call
Hundreds turned out to watch the procession for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, 40.