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Hourcar and Evie nonprofit carshare to end operations after 20 years
Hourcar’s board of directors announced Thursday that it will stop operating the carshare programs next week on Oct. 15. The board voted Tuesday to end operations due to rising insurance cost and loss of funding support from federal sources.
A 21-year-old woman was charged with drive-by shooting and second-degree assault tied to the gunfire that injured nine people outside the Reign Event Center in July. Prosecutors say the shooting was retaliation for an assault at another club.
Minneapolis shops invite customers for Latino Business Week as many recover from ICE surge
Minneapolis celebrates its third annual Latino Business Week this week, as many Latino-owned shops around the city continue recovering from losses during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
Minneapolis family shares story of ‘violent’ ICE detainment and 10 months of separation
About 3,700 people were arrested by federal law enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. For one family, the resulting family separation has caused financial and emotional stress.
Man charged with killing fellow resident at Minneapolis mental health facility
Derek Faulkner, 31, is accused of killing 23-year-old Bryce Hayes and injuring four other people on Monday at a residential mental health facility in Minneapolis. Attorneys for Hayes’ parents are raising questions about why the suspect was admitted to the facility.
Minneapolis council approves robotaxi regulation, mayor pledges veto
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to veto an ordinance narrowly approved by the Minneapolis City Council today that would require human monitors in driverless rideshare vehicles.