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1. Minneapolis landlord fined $750 a day after skipping court, breaking repair promises (fox9.com) — A Minneapolis landlord for The Brentwood Apartments in Loring Park has been fined $750 per day and now owes over $100,000 after failing to complete court-ordered repairs and rent credits from a 2025 settlement with tenants. Residents have reported ongoing problems like squatters entering through a broken front door and inconsistent heat, while the tenants union says the issues reflect persistent neglect by management.
2. Minneapolis man attempts triple Ironman, as Annunciation community turns grief into action (kare11.com) — One year after the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, Minneapolis students and alumni are channeling their grief into the Live Up Project, a mental health fundraising effort rooted in south Minneapolis. Local graduate Darby Voeks is attempting a triple Ironman in September, while teens like Matthew Sable and Luke Dwyer take on their own endurance challenges to expand counseling access for affected students and families.
3. Arguments heard over releasing records in federal conspiracy case against MN 15 (fox9.com) — A federal judge in Minneapolis is weighing whether to force prosecutors to release more surveillance records in the high-profile "Minnesota 15" conspiracy case tied to Operation Metro Surge. Defense attorneys and supporters gathered at the Minneapolis federal courthouse Thursday, arguing the government's monitoring overreached and demanding more transparency, while all 15 defendants maintain not-guilty pleas.
4. Former Minneapolis police chief opens up about Annunciation shooting (kstp.com) — Marking one year since the Annunciation Church shooting in south Minneapolis, former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is sharing how the tragedy affected him and the officers who responded. He describes the scene inside the church, the rapid medical response, and ongoing mental health needs for first responders and children who survived, while reflecting from his new home in New Jersey.
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