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Minneapolis News

Stay informed about Minneapolis news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News in Minnesota, your hub for the latest updates in the Twin Cities.

Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Thousands of Ukrainians who’ve settled temporarily in Minnesota fear that they may soon have to return home, even as Russia’s assault on their country continues. The concern is especially high at Kramarczuk’s deli and restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, a cornerstone of the city’s Ukrainian community.
by Matt Sepic

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Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, inappropriate contact with clerk

Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, inappropriate contact with clerk

Former Hennepin County Judge Jay Quam has been reprimanded by the Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards after it said an investigation concluded he engaged in sexual harassment — including inappropriate sexual contact with a law clerk.
by MPR News Staff

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Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

A recent decision by the Hennepin County attorney to not file criminal charges against a Minneapolis man accused of vandalizing a half-dozen Teslas has sparked criticism from local police and at the State Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime victims, but some critics have transparency concerns.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race

Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race

Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski has dropped out of the mayor’s race, according to a campaign update Monday morning. In her announcement, Koski pointed to several different reasons for her exit, including balancing the rigors of actively serving on the council with fundraising and raising her children — and a toxicity in local politics.
by Cari Spencer

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Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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