The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

Amir Locke’s family sues Minneapolis over ‘no-knock’ warrant killing

MINNEAPOLIS — The family of Amir Locke, the 22-year-old Black man shot and killed by Minneapolis police during a predawn raid last February, is suing the city and the SWAT officer who pulled the trigger, alleging that the no-knock warrant that resulted in his death is consistent with the city's…

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

La Velle E. Neal III: Here’s the road Wild should take as NHL trading deadline nears

MINNEAPOLIS — There's about a month to go before the NHL trade deadline, plenty of time for this recalibrated Wild team to make a move that improves their odds of winning a playoff series, or two, or four.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Adam Minter: Memphis police need to learn from Minneapolis’s mistakes

In Minneapolis, the video of Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating at the hands of Memphis police officers triggered unwelcome flashbacks. Just two and a half years ago, the city erupted with riots after video emerged of George Floyd’s murder. In the aftermath, hopes that Minneapolis’s troubled police department might be reformed…

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz signs into law strengthened abortion rights

MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday adding a "fundamental right" to abortion in state law, the first proposal in an expansive agenda moving at the Capitol to solidify Minnesota's status as a safe haven for the procedure.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

George Floyd’s family will attend funeral of Tyre Nichols

The family of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by Minneapolis police officers in 2020, will be among the mourners at Tyre Nichols’ funeral.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

The artist formerly known as Camille – Prince's lost album 'comes out'

When Prince Rogers Nelson died at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016, it sent shockwaves around the world. Tributes from fans flooded social media, vigils sprang up across the US, and key landmarks, including the Lowry Bridge in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis, turned purple to mark his passing.…

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2023

De'Aaron Fox and Anthony Edwards duel ends with Kings topping Timberwolves 118-111 in overtimes

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves had clawed their way to overtime and Sacramento center Domantas Sabonis was on the bench with six fouls.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Minnesota activists renew call for reform after Memphis police killing

MINNEAPOLIS — Local groups and activists renewed calls Saturday for police reform in Minnesota, reeling anew after seeing video released by the Memphis Police Department that showed officers tasing and beating a 29-year-old Black man to death.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023

Minnesota Senate passes bill to codify right to abortion

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is on the verge of enshrining language into law guaranteeing the right to abortion for the first time in the state's 165-year history.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

With Kyle Anderson leading with way, Timberwolves turn in complete effort to beat Grizzlies, 111-100

MINNEAPOLIS — Kyle Anderson was on the other side of the Grizzlies-Timberwolves rivalry last season, and his heady defense and solid play offensively was one reason the Wolves wanted to bring him in this offseason when Anderson was a free agent.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023