City attorney’s office weighs in on Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner appointments
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Attorney's Office is weighing in after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the city council's action denying the reappointment of Todderick Barnette as the Community Safety Commissioner. According to the city attorney's office, there are several complicated scenarios, beginning with the city council taking up the...
Conner Iversen’s court outburst during sentencing
Conner Iversen had an outburst during his sentencing after he was convicted in a deadly crash that took the life of an 11-year-old girl.
Minneapolis skyway system filling up with independent retailers
When Keiona Cook was 17 and working in the Wild Pair shoe store in IDS Center, she dreamed of opening her own shop inside the iconic downtown Minneapolis skyscraper. Why it matters: For decades, getting a prime spot in the Minneapolis skyway system was tough for small independent businesses as vacancies were tight and national retailers and chain restaurants paid top dollar.
Assistant Ramsey County Attorney dies suddenly while vacationing in Mexico
A prominent face in St. Paul’s legal community will be laid to rest this week after he died suddenly while vacationing in Mexico. Colin Haley, 44, of St. Paul, was first hired in 2016 at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, ascending to the role of senior assistant county attorney.
Jury convicts Minneapolis man for killing ex-girlfriend after she posted about him online
A jury convicted David Wright, 51, of first-degree murder on Wednesday for killing his ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels in Minneapolis minutes after she wrote on Facebook that he threatened her family and damaged her car.
‘He’s lying on my name!’: Killer’s outburst at sentencing for 11-year-old’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (Court TV) — A teenager who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed a middle schooler was sentenced to 44 months behind bars. Connor Iversen, 19, pleaded guilty to a single charge of criminal vehicular homicide for the crash on Feb. 26, 2025. “I took this prison sentence to prevent any more pain ... Read more »
Minnesota clergy are calling on state legislators to save HCMC
Minnesota clergy are calling on state legislators to save Minnesota's last remaining public safety-net hospital, HCMC. The hospital and level one trauma center is facing a multi-million dollar deficit could force its doors shut by June 2026. Religious leaders describing HCMC as a vital "linchpin" for regional trauma care for the uninsured.
Twin Cities Residents Report More Bear Encounters As Black Bear Territory Expands
Spring has sprung, and black bears are waking up across Minnesota, even in urban spots like the Twin Cities—residents should be alert as bears expand their territory.
Minneapolis carjacking victim dragged to death during ‘joke’ attempt: Charges
Gerald Nicolas Cepeda, 25, faces one count of second-degree murder after allegedly stealing a car, then running over the owner during an alleged carjacking attempt. Police say the victim later died from multiple injuries related to the April 11, 2026, attack. During an interview with police, Cepeda said he was...
‘Groundbreaking’ Minneapolis sports bar nominated as one of nation’s best
USA Today's readers' choice awards has nominated A Bar of Their Own as one of the nation's best sports bars, calling it "groundbreaking."
