Minneapolis/ Community & Society
Published on August 26, 2019
Top Minneapolis news: 1 dead in fatal shooting; Franken tests welcome on speaking tour; morePhoto: iStock

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Minneapolis.

Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents arrested

Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on murder charges in Minnesota for the shooting of his parents was arrested Saturday in Mexico. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Elderly man safely exits Minneapolis house fire

The Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the scene of a house fire Sunday just after 7 p.m. in the 3000 block of 26th Avenue South. Initial reports say an elderly man was trapped inside, but everyone was able to safely get out of the home.

Read the full story on CBS Minnesota.

2 women recovering after being shot overnight in south Minneapolis

Two women are recovering after being shot early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis. Police say the first victim was located just after 2 a.m. in the area of 21st Avenue North and Elliot Avenue South.

Read the full story on CBS Minnesota.

Weekend shooting leaves 1 dead in north Minneapolis

Minneapolis police say a man who was shot Saturday evening in north Minneapolis has died. Officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 2000 block of Aldrich Avenue around 8:20 p.m. 

Read the full story on CBS Minnesota.

Former US Sen. Al Franken tests welcome on speaking circuit

Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken is testing his welcome on the speaking circuit as he takes more steps into public life after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his political career. 

Read the full story on 7News-WHDH Boston.


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