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Minneapolis City Council set to finalize city budget
The Minneapolis City Council is scheduled to finalize the city’s $1.6 billion dollar budget Wednesday night with very few substantial changes from Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal.
Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court
Opening statements and early witnesses brought intensity and drama to the courtroom Wednesday. Jurors saw police bodycam and dashcam video, including Potter shooting Wright, the chaotic aftermath and his mother’s emotional arrival at the scene.
Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook
The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and for the first time ever, the chefs and business owners who fill the bustling market are putting together a cookbook. Trung Pham, one of the original vendors at the market, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his story and the story of the market.
Video captures enormous bear in northern Minnesota
Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a video of an enormous black bear this fall, weighing an estimated 700 pounds. Ironically, bears in the state tend to grow bigger in years with poor supplies of natural food.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Thanksgiving surge strengthens
State officials worried about a possible bounce from the Thanksgiving holiday, which brought many together indoors for celebrations — the kind of conditions that lead to more viral spread. That appears to be happening.
Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget
The city of Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety in the wake of the killing by a police officer of Daunte Wright. But a compromise preserved more of the Police Department.
State has $7.7 billion surplus; line forms for share of money
State finance officials say Minnesota has a projected $7.7 billion surplus. A tussle is building over how to split up the good fortune.
Worker shortage has local governments scrambling
A lack of workers is straining local governments all across Minnesota and forcing some counties and cities to make difficult choices.