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Minneapolis news
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The gist
Minneapolis police investigate three deaths, including a fatal stabbing on Portland Avenue. Two officers were among multiple people shot near the Convention Center.
Background
Minneapolis has seen a series of violent incidents in late August and early September 2026, including a fatal stabbing, a motorcycle crash, and a shooting that injured officers. The city is also marking milestones like the first year of its mobile medical clinic and a new concert series.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026A man was found fatally stabbed in a yard on Portland Avenue; police launched a homicide investigation.
- Aug 30, 2026A 27-year-old Minneapolis man died in a motorcycle crash in Wabasha County.
- Sep 2, 2026Multiple people, including two officers, were shot near the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Who’s saying what
- Police
- Police are investigating the incidents and have not announced arrests in the stabbing or shooting.
Still unverified
Details on the shooting near the Convention Center are based on sources and not yet officially confirmed.