Despite problems, monitor overseeing Minneapolis police reforms encouraged by new leadership
Independent evaluator said he’s encouraged following his conversations with Interim Chief Bill Peterson.
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A city audit found Minneapolis’s Neighborhood Safety Department lacks oversight of its violence prevention program contracts and contractors, raising questions about how taxpayer money is tracked. In the last six years, the city paid tens of millions of dollars for violence preve...
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A suspected drunken driver is facing several felony charges after police say he blew a stop sign in Jordan and struck another car, killing the other driver and severely injuring a passenger. According to the Jordan Police Department, the crash happened around 7:41 p.m. Sunday at ...
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New Wolves era begins as Anthony Edwards says ‘Now we’ve got LaMelo ... I’m happy’
The Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season after adding LaMelo Ball. Chris Finch, Tim Connelly and players discussed what’s ahead today at Target Center....
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Police find 27 open liquor bottles in SUV after deadly Jordan crash: Charges
Police say they found 27 open liquor bottles in the SUV of a driver accused of causing a deadly Jordan crash that killed a Chaska man. Charges say the bottles included numerous small containers of 99-brand spirits and Fireball whiskey....
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Minneapolis police seek help identifying person of interest in June stabbing
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in a stabbing near Hennepin and Lagoon avenues in Minneapolis last June....
