Twin Cities

How St. Paul took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down
Although it saw a surge, car thefts in St. Paul have since fallen dramatically, and local officials say a focus on prevention and youth intervention likely has made the difference.
New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist
Murder, assault and manslaughter charges against a Minnesota State Patrol trooper who fatally shot a motorist last July could test a state law revised in the wake of George Floyd’s killing that aims to force officers to better specify the reasons they used deadly force.
After investigation reveals repeated civil rights violations, monitor chosen to oversee MPD reforms
The group Effective Law Enforcement For All will monitor the MPD’s compliance with both the court-enforced settlement agreement with the state as well as an expected federal consent decree.
Demand grows for gender-affirming clothes as more LGBTQ+ people find Minnesota a good fit
Minnesota’s status as a transgender refuge is drawing new people to the state with new needs. At Rainbow Wardrobe in Minneapolis, LGBTQ+ advocates are using donated clothes to help meet demand for business attire, androgynous jeans, larger sized women’s shoes and other items.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday that he has vetoed a resolution passed last week by the City Council which calls for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas war. Nine council members’ approval votes are enough to override his veto.
Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment
It’s unclear where all those who were living in Camp Nenookaasi when the city cleared it Tuesday have gone, but some moved to a nearby city lot. Supporters attended a city council committee meeting Wednesday afternoon.