Twin Cities

Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement
The city of Minneapolis is hosting meetings this week featuring the three finalists that want to oversee the city’s court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police. It’s an important step to ensure the city meets obligations required by the state agreement and an expected federal consent decree on Minneapolis police.
New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments
The Minneapolis City Council appointed Elliott Payne as its new president at its first meeting of the new year. He spoke with Morning Edition about the council’s resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, the future of policing in Minneapolis and how the city should handle homeless encampments.
3 young children dead, 1 toddler in critical condition following St. Paul house fire
Five-year-old twins and a 4 year old are the victims. The youngest child, 1-and-a-half years old, is not expected to survive. The mother and other children are hospitalized and responsive.