Minneapolis American Indian Center Celebrates 50 Years
The Minneapolis American Indian Center opened its doors on Franklin Avenue in 1975 to provide a central gathering space and essential services for the growing Native population in the Twin Cities. During the 1960s and ’70s, many Native people were moving into urban areas due to federal relocation policies that both...
All residents of Robbinsdale apartment building displaced after fire
The fire happened Sunday at the Point Apartments on West Broadway Avenue.
Mpls Non-Profit Director Charged with Fraud
(St. Paul, MN) — A Minneapolis non-profit director faces federal charges for his role in a million-dollar fraud scheme. The U-S Attorney’s Office says 41-year-old Tony Robinson, operations director at Encouraging Leaders, conspired with founder Tezzaree Champion to submit fake grant applications and progress reports...
Ex-Minneapolis chamber CEO admits to embezzling $200K
The former head of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce has admitted to embezzling more than $200,000 from the business organization over five years. Jonathan Weinhagen, 42, pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to one count of mail fraud, in connection with the chamber's $30,000 donation to a Crime...
Mayor Frey speaks to Somali community: ‘We love you, we stand with you’
Minneapolis officials are responding to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a message in Somali on Tuesday, saying, “We love you, we stand with you, we aren’t backing down.”
Minneapolis man charged in million-dollar fraud scheme
A Minneapolis man is accused of participating in a fraud scheme that stole more than $1 million in state, federal and local grants.
Seeking new trial for death of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin argues his rights were...
MINNEAPOLIS - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed another petition for postconviction relief in Hennepin County District Court seeking to overturn his conviction of second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin argues his conviction should be vacated and he should either be given...
ICE agents to descend on Twin Cities as soon as this week, sources tell...
Federal agents could sweep through the Twin Cities for an immigration enforcement surge as early as this week, multiple law enforcement officials confirmed to ABC News.
Rollin Nolen’s BBQ Opens in Midtown Global Market
Rollin Nolen’s BBQ began in 2016 selling food “tail gating style” with a huge smoker attached to the back of an open trailer. Since then, the business has grown and is operating two fully equipped food trucks, and now, its first brick and mortar location inside Midtown Global Market.
Former Mpls. Chamber of Commerce head pleads guilty to fraud
The former head of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, accused of stealing reward money for the unsolved murder of children, pleaded guilty to mail fraud on Monday.

















