Greedy Insurance Executives Are Paying Minnesota Cops For Protection ‘They should not be doing...
When a domino is knocked down, there is almost always a ripple effect that follows. Denying millions of Americans health care coverage will eventually cause one of those Americans to do something about it. That is what happened when a masked assassin took out UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer, Brian Thompson,...
Minneapolis school district sends layoff notices to combat $75M budget deficit
The Minneapolis school district this week is sending out layoff notices to staff members as part of its attempt to deal with a $75 million budget deficit. The district has not yet publicly announced where it’s making cuts. At a board meeting this week, Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams said the...
8 businesses near George Floyd Square file lawsuits against Minneapolis
Attorney Michael Healey represents all of the business owners in the suit. He told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS why his clients are seeking financial compensation.
City of Minneapolis being sued over lack of progress at George Floyd Square
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Five years after the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis has failed to create George Floyd Square in a "timely and safe manner," according to a new lawsuit filed against the city by eight businesses near the Square. The plaintiffs are seeking $49 million, claiming lost income, employees, and a...
Federal housing agency cancels $425k grant to Minnesota group that sues discriminatory landlords
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, which provides legal services to low-income Minnesotans, announced Wednesday that the federal government canceled a $425,000 grant that funds legal help for people facing housing discrimination or sexual harassment from landlords. The grant cancellation is part of the sweeping federal...
Minnesota restaurant, sculpture display named on Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Chef Yia Vang's Vinai and Thomas Dambo's "Alexa's Elixir" installation are drawing attention outside of the state.
Minnesota Judge Rules in Favor of Tribal Casinos in Lawsuit
A lawsuit in Minnesota, filed over the alleged offering of illegal games by tribal operators, reached a dead end earlier this week. That is the case for a legal dispute filed by the operator of a harness racing track and a simulcast racing and poker room, Running Aces Casino Hotel and Racetrack.
Minnesota family wins $4.5M civil suit against sheriff’s deputy
Nearly seven years after a Minnesota sheriff's deputy killed their son , a family is receiving a settlement of $4.5 million. Washington County approved the settlement Tuesday with the family of Benjamin Evans. Benjamin Evans' father, Bill Evans, says his son was an on-call firefighter with Lake Elmo. He was also an...
Minnesota Teen Boy Reported Missing, Statewide Alert Issued
Isle, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have issued a statewide alert for a Minnesota teenage boy who has been missing for multiple days. It’s one of two alerts for missing teenagers sent by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal of Apprehension (BCA) on Tuesday. Officials are also seeking the public’s help...
Teen arrested after woman he allegedly assaulted on North Cedar Trail saw him on...
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A man has been charged after one of the women he allegedly assaulted on the North Cedar Trail last fall recognized him on the trail again. Jeremiah Sirellis Rice, 18, of Hopkins, is facing two counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fifth-degree assault.
