Occupy Minnesota protesters will meet with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Tuesday to discuss the weekend arrests of a dozen demonstrators. The Occupy movement alleges police brutality. Forty members marched to Rybak's office to demand the meeting. Police Chief Tim Dolan has acknowledged cops may have gone too far in knocking a camera off the shoulder of a news photographer.
Joe Ryan continues his dominant September
The right-hander struck out 11 batters in a victory over the Cubs.
Man who allegedly shot at police dies after being struck by squad vehicle
The unidentified individual fired shots at police following an alleged domestic disturbance, police say.
Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to Gersson Rosas firing: 'WTF'
The Timberwolves star was just as surprised as everyone else
Deputy uses squad car to ram armed assault suspect, sheriff's office says
The man had fired multiple shots at officers, striking two of their vehicles, authorities said.
Ex-Viking Daniel Carlson has become one of the NFL's best kickers
Carlson has been automatic since joining the Raiders.
'Vulnerable' adult missing after leaving with family member's dog, phone
Authorities found footprints in a creek bed, but haven't been able to locate the man.
Timberwolves oust President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas
Rosas was hired in May of 2019.
Police 'use of force' incident reported in Mounds View
The Minnesota BCA is investigating, with more details expected soon.
The 8 Minnesota counties still below a 50% vaccination rate
Fewer than half of all vaccine-eligible individuals in these areas have received at least one shot.
Trampled By Turtles singer responds to complaints about concert vax requirements
Some of TBT's recent appearances have required proof of vaccine/negative test.
The 5 cent charge for carryout bags is coming back in Minneapolis
The ordinance was suspended at the start of the pandemic.
Man arrested after firing rifle repeatedly, sparking emergency near Hastings
Residents in the area were temporarily evacuated.
Rybak hears Occupy protesters' concerns about use of force in arrests
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Police Chief Tim Dolan encouraged Occupy Minnesota demonstrators to provide any specific information they have about police brutality to the city. Rybak says an incident in which an officer knocked a television camera away from a news photographer appeared inappropriate. But he would not condemn the police department's actions during the arrests of 12 protesters Saturday.
Rybak to speak at Democratic convention
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, whose national profile has risen in the past year as a spokesman for the left, said that he will have a speaking role at next month's Democratic National Convention. He is one of five vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee. The DNC begins Sept. 3 in Charlotte, N.C.
Rybak to KSTP: "Wrong!"
KSTP says Minneapolis Mayor Mayor RT Rybak hasn't decided yet if he's running for another term. The Mayor however, says the station whiffed on the report.
Strib looks at 'Rybak Decade'
It's been exactly 10 years since Raymond Thomas Rybak took over leadership of his hometown. The Star Tribune looks at the highs and lows of Rybak's tenure as he works toward one of his most controversial initiatives to date: using millions in city money to keep the Vikings in Minneapolis.
Rybak: Promises to prevent another bridge collapse have not been kept
On the fifth anniversary of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak says the same sort of tragedy could happen again. Rybak says policymakers who promised to do everything possible to prevent another bridge collapse have not kept their word. He says the push for fixing bridges went away when the cameras went away.
Minneapolis awaits plan for fire department in Rybak's new budget
When Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak delivers his budget address Wednesday many will be focused on what he has to say about the fire department. The fire chief and union leader have called for hiring additional firefighters to improve safety and response times. But at least one city council member says the department is doing fine as is and rhetoric to the contrary is only frightening residents.
Rybak: Obama delivered for the middle class
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was the only Minnesotan to gain a prime-time spot at the podium during the Democratic National Convention. He used it to extoll the accomplishments of President Obama and exhort Americans to re-elect him.
Rybak touts construction jobs new Vikings stadium would bring
Union leaders joined Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak to promote a stadium project they say would create 7,500 construction jobs in the city. Rybak is still working to convince city council members to back his plan to build a new home for the Vikings.
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