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Police arrest man following 3 Minneapolis shootings that left 2 people dead
Minneapolis police arrested a man who they believe is responsible for three shootings Wednesday, which left two people dead and two injured. Police say the shootings occurred within a few blocks of a homeless encampment.
Six months after fire, 19 Bar sets sights on reopening
The 19 Bar — one of the oldest gay bars in the state — is aiming to reopen by the end of the year. It’s been closed since a fire in March.
At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations
District officials say they’re working with the state department of health to notify close contacts. They did not say how many cases there are or what school they’re associated with, citing privacy reasons.
Prosecutors drop shelter attack charges against ‘misidentified’ suspect
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday dismissed charges against a man accused of attacking residents of a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the suspect.
Murder, assault charges filed against hit and run driver in Minneapolis
According to the charges, just after midnight on Sept. 14, Latalia Margalli, 22, left a verbal altercation that turned physical, took the wheel of her vehicle and then intentionally accelerated toward a large crowd without braking.
Hit-and-run vehicle plows into crowd, kills 16-year-old girl and injures others
A 16-year-old girl died and five others were injured after a driver plowed into a downtown Minneapolis crowd shortly after midnight Saturday. The alleged driver, a 22-year-old woman, has been booked and arrested on suspicion of murder.
Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan
Municipalities where the route will be located are holding public hearings on the preliminary design plans. Minneapolis City Council members are listening to feedback and will vote on whether to grant municipal consent for the project.
Review: ‘Back to the Future’ is a fun, slick ride  
“Back to the Future: The Musical” faithfully adapts the 1985 film with energetic performances, impressive practical effects and technical wizardry like the flying DeLorean — though its new songs are largely forgettable and the show leans heavily on fan service.