Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victoryDecember 15, 2019 8:29 PMBy The Associated PressDan Bailey kicked four field goals and Ifeadi Odenigbo scored Minnesota's second defensive touchdown in three games on Sunday as the Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10.
Minnesota jazz saxophonist Irv 'Mr. Smooth' Williams dies at age 100December 15, 2019 7:43 PMBy MPR News Staff and Andrew KruegerTwin Cities jazz saxophone legend Irv Williams, whose career lasted more than eight decades and whose playing style earned him the nickname "Mr. Smooth," has died at age 100.
Native group retakes Minneapolis homeless camp, decries 'unacceptable' lack of shelterDecember 15, 2019 3:36 PMBy Cody NelsonA group of activists reoccupied the site early Saturday in protest against what they consider a lack of progress by Minneapolis leaders in ensuring safe, stable housing for Native Americans without a place to stay.
Man fatally shot by police in MinneapolisDecember 15, 2019 8:54 AMBy Andrew KruegerMinneapolis police spokesperson John Elder said officers at the scene had body cameras that were activated at the time of the shooting. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is handling the investigation.
College football: Minnesota State reaches national championship gameDecember 14, 2019 8:25 PMBy The Associated PressNate Gunn ran for three touchdowns and Ryan Schlichte and JD Ekowa each threw for one as Minnesota State Mankato demolished Slippery Rock 58-15 in a Division II national semifinal game on Saturday.
Inmate found mentally fit to stand trial in Minnesota correctional officer's deathDecember 14, 2019 2:56 PMBy The Associated PressA Minnesota inmate charged with killing an on-duty corrections officer with a hammer and knife has been found mentally fit to stand trial, a judge ruled Friday.
13-year-old boy dies after being hit by Northstar commuter trainDecember 14, 2019 2:38 PMBy MPR News StaffA 13-year-old boy died Friday night after being struck by a Northstar commuter train in Coon Rapids.
Minnesota U.S. senators look for answers after deadly public housing fireDecember 13, 2019 4:50 PMBy Mohamed IbrahimAfter a fire in a Minneapolis high-rise killed five residents, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson asking about sprinkler system installation in older properties.
City of Springfield, Allina agree on health care partnershipDecember 13, 2019 3:00 PMAllina Health will step in to provide health care at Springfield’s clinic once Mayo Clinic Health System vacates the site in March.
Play4min 36secThinking small to make big difference on homelessnessDecember 13, 2019 12:30 PMBy Martin MoylanSmaller, simpler housing units offer a way to house people for less money. Two Twin Cities organizations are looking to implement more creative and much less expensive ways to provide accommodations, with dignity and community support.