Twin Cities

February 11, 2022 2:11 PM

St. Paul teacher’s union to hold strike vote

The executive board of the St. Paul teacher’s union has authorized a strike vote. The district says it doesn’t have funds to pay for teacher demands.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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February 11, 2022 11:05 AM

Minneapolis high school student, 15, dies after shooting

Deshaun Hill, who played on the football team at North High School, and whom staff remembered as an “incredible young man,” died after being shot in Minneapolis.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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February 10, 2022 10:18 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.

by MPR News Staff and Peter Cox

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February 9, 2022 5:54 PM

Frey, experts promise warrant changes in 'weeks, not months'

Minneapolis’ civil rights officials say they will lead an examination of the Police Department’s no-knock warrant policy.

by Nina Moini

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February 8, 2022 11:42 AM

Southwest light rail: Work halted near Minneapolis condo tower to probe cracks

A letter from the Metropolitan Council to Cedar Isles condominiums residents doesn’t directly link the damage to work on the light rail line but says an investigation is underway.

by Tim Nelson

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February 7, 2022 6:23 PM

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.

by Matt Sepic

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January 27, 2022 10:24 AM

Amid overruns and delays, deal sealed to finish Southwest light rail

The Metropolitan Council has approved a $210 million settlement to finalize costs and a schedule for the long-running Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Passengers are now expected to begin riding the line starting in 2027.

by Tim Nelson

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January 27, 2022 6:30 AM

Firefighters beat back House of Charity fire, no one hurt

Fire crews spent more than an hour fighting a blaze that burned through the roof of a House of Charity building in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.

by Tim Nelson and Mark Zdechlik

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January 27, 2022 4:00 AM

County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict.

by Matt Sepic

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January 26, 2022 9:16 AM

Great Northern Festival celebrates winter culture through art, sport and discussion

Over the next 10 days, the Great Northern Festival’s events will encourage Minnesotans to celebrate winter culture, while especially considering climate change and the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.

by Euan Kerr

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