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University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement

University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement

The resolution passed by the regents gives the university’s president authority to explore the “likely reduction in academic or mission support funding,” assess branding and trademark implications and review the Board of Regents’ medical school policy. 
by Erica Zurek

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Police groups blast $10K bail in Anoka deputy assault case

Police groups blast $10K bail in Anoka deputy assault case

Minnesota police groups say $10,000 bail for a man charged with assaulting an Anoka County sheriff's deputy is “outrageously low.”
by Matt Sepic

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Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to changes in law enforcement policies and influenced future protests.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota property tax levies could rise by nearly $1 billion for 2026, state figures show

Minnesota property tax levies could rise by nearly $1 billion for 2026, state figures show

Preliminary levies around the state add up to $948 million more than what property owners paid in 2025. The increases could still get shaved down as local governments hold hearings to allow for public input.
by Peter Cox

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Man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

Man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

David Delong, 40, of Watkins, was charged with second-degree murder. Delong allegedly told deputies he did not like the victim and planned to kill her for some time.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge denies request to throw out city suit against owner of land used for encampment

Judge denies request to throw out city suit against owner of land used for encampment

Hamoudi Sabri’s attorneys argued in court Thursday that the city of Minneapolis can’t proceed with the lawsuit that seeks to prevent him from reopening another encampment on his property because the city didn’t include people who had been living at the encampment as a necessary party. The judge denied that motion.
by Cari Spencer

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‘We don’t get to forget’: Jamar Clark’s sister reflects on 10 years since his death

On Nov. 15, 2015, Jamar Clark, 24, was fatally shot by Minneapolis police. His death was a turning point for activism and police-community relations in Minnesota.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Art Hounds: Theater rooted in lived experience and more

Art Hounds: Theater rooted in lived experience and more

This week, Art Hounds highlights a theater company centered on housing justice, a quirky Longfellow gallery show and an album premiere about romantic rollercoasters.
by Emily Bright

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