ByThere are no boards covering the windows of Kevin Ni's sushi restaurant on Nicollet Mall. Not for now, at least.While some of his downtown Minneapolis business neighbors are considering tacking protective plywood to their storefronts and sending staff home in anticipation of protests when former police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for murder and manslaughter, Ni is planning to stay open as long as he safely can: "Hopefully there won't be riots again. I'm hoping people will calm down and do what they've got to do without damaging others. … To board up a business is actually making...…ByThere are no boards covering the windows of Kevin Ni's sushi restaurant on Nicollet Mall. Not for now, at least.While some of his downtown Minneapolis business neighbors are considering tacking protective plywood to their storefronts and sending staff home in anticipation of protests when former police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for murder and manslaughter, Ni is planning to stay open as long as he safely can: "Hopefully there won't be riots again. I'm hoping people will calm down and do what they've got to do without damaging others. … To board up a business is actually making...WW…

More from the HomepageThe dismissal of Black potential juror in Derek Chauvin's murder trial prompts discussion on race and bias in courtrooms By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The jury selection process in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial is putting new focus on how race and bias are handled in the state's justice system.The issue arose most prominently last week with the dismissal of potential juror No. 76, a Black man who was dismissed by Chauvin's defense attorneys after he shared his opinion that Black people such as himself don't receive equal...…More from the HomepageThe dismissal of Black potential juror in Derek Chauvin's murder trial prompts discussion on race and bias in courtrooms By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The jury selection process in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial is putting new focus on how race and bias are handled in the state's justice system.The issue arose most prominently last week with the dismissal of potential juror No. 76, a Black man who was dismissed by Chauvin's defense attorneys after he shared his opinion that Black people such as himself don't receive equal...WW…

More from the HomepageVideos posted on social media show confrontation after move to clear site. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:An attempt by the city of Minneapolis to clear a homeless encampment Thursday morning led to a violent clash between police and civilians guarding the camp.Five people were arrested and five officers suffered minor injuries, according to police.More than 100 people showed up at the encampment at 205 N. Girard Av. in response to several activists' social media accounts warning that the city of Minneapolis planned to clear the empty lot where about 20...…More from the HomepageVideos posted on social media show confrontation after move to clear site. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:An attempt by the city of Minneapolis to clear a homeless encampment Thursday morning led to a violent clash between police and civilians guarding the camp.Five people were arrested and five officers suffered minor injuries, according to police.More than 100 people showed up at the encampment at 205 N. Girard Av. in response to several activists' social media accounts warning that the city of Minneapolis planned to clear the empty lot where about 20...WW…

More from the HomepageProtesters said they want the cases of people who died in encounters with police reexamined. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:With the world's eyes once again on Minnesota as the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin approaches, Toshira Garraway doesn't want officer-involved killings that never went to trial to be forgotten.On Saturday afternoon, she helped organize a rally and march at the St. Paul residence of Gov. Tim Walz to put a spotlight on Minnesotans who died during encounters with police.Chauvin's trial in the May 25 death of...…More from the HomepageProtesters said they want the cases of people who died in encounters with police reexamined. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:With the world's eyes once again on Minnesota as the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin approaches, Toshira Garraway doesn't want officer-involved killings that never went to trial to be forgotten.On Saturday afternoon, she helped organize a rally and march at the St. Paul residence of Gov. Tim Walz to put a spotlight on Minnesotans who died during encounters with police.Chauvin's trial in the May 25 death of...WW…

More from the HomepageSome don't want to send a wrong message; others fear more damage could do them in. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:There are no boards covering the windows of Kevin Ni's sushi restaurant on Nicollet Mall. Not for now, at least.While some of his downtown Minneapolis business neighbors are considering tacking protective plywood to their storefronts and sending staff home in anticipation of protests when former police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for murder and manslaughter, Ni is planning to stay open as long as he safely can: "Hopefully there won't be...…More from the HomepageSome don't want to send a wrong message; others fear more damage could do them in. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:There are no boards covering the windows of Kevin Ni's sushi restaurant on Nicollet Mall. Not for now, at least.While some of his downtown Minneapolis business neighbors are considering tacking protective plywood to their storefronts and sending staff home in anticipation of protests when former police officer Derek Chauvin stands trial for murder and manslaughter, Ni is planning to stay open as long as he safely can: "Hopefully there won't be...WW…

More from the HomepageClosed since 2018, the 'volunteer-powered store' is set to return Friday on Eat Street By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Kurt Vickman believes it is finally time for some good news.After his Lake Street grocery store was forced to close and relocate to make way for the Interstate 35W expansion a few years ago, Vickman is set to reopen his "volunteer-powered" Good Grocer in the heart of Eat Street on Friday."You just see everything shutting down," Vickman said. "It's time for something to open up."South Minneapolis commerce has been hit hard in the past year. The...…More from the HomepageClosed since 2018, the 'volunteer-powered store' is set to return Friday on Eat Street By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Kurt Vickman believes it is finally time for some good news.After his Lake Street grocery store was forced to close and relocate to make way for the Interstate 35W expansion a few years ago, Vickman is set to reopen his "volunteer-powered" Good Grocer in the heart of Eat Street on Friday."You just see everything shutting down," Vickman said. "It's time for something to open up."South Minneapolis commerce has been hit hard in the past year. The...WW…

More from the HomepageIt fell behind on $1.4B loan because of the pandemic. New loan is interest-only. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:After falling months behind on the mortgage of the Mall of America during the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the mall's owner has modified the terms of the $1.4 billion mortgage and is now current on the loan."The past 10 months proved incredibly challenging for everyone," Mall of America officials said in a statement Monday.The Triple Five Group, the owner of the country's largest mall, had first started missing mortgage payments in April after the...…More from the HomepageIt fell behind on $1.4B loan because of the pandemic. New loan is interest-only. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:After falling months behind on the mortgage of the Mall of America during the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the mall's owner has modified the terms of the $1.4 billion mortgage and is now current on the loan."The past 10 months proved incredibly challenging for everyone," Mall of America officials said in a statement Monday.The Triple Five Group, the owner of the country's largest mall, had first started missing mortgage payments in April after the...WW…

More from the HomepageComputer outlet never reopened after pandemic closure, damage from riots. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Apple store in Uptown will close permanently, the latest in a growing list of shops and restaurants that have recently abandoned the beleaguered south Minneapolis retail center.Apple has had a presence near the bustling corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street for the past decade. It informed its approximately 60 employees Wednesday that the store would close.The store had yet to reopen since March when the state’s stay-at-home orders to stem the spread...…More from the HomepageComputer outlet never reopened after pandemic closure, damage from riots. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Apple store in Uptown will close permanently, the latest in a growing list of shops and restaurants that have recently abandoned the beleaguered south Minneapolis retail center.Apple has had a presence near the bustling corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street for the past decade. It informed its approximately 60 employees Wednesday that the store would close.The store had yet to reopen since March when the state’s stay-at-home orders to stem the spread...WW…

More from the HomepageThe company is working on a long-term model that will combine telecommuting with remote work, executives said. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Target has told its Twin Cities corporate employees that the majority of them can expect to continue working virtually through at least June because of the continued threat of the coronavirus.Target is the largest employer in downtown Minneapolis, with more than 8,500 workers in its corporate headquarters plus other offices.“Wow. That’s a big knock on what I was hoping for in April,” said Antonio Gambino, owner of three...…More from the HomepageThe company is working on a long-term model that will combine telecommuting with remote work, executives said. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Target has told its Twin Cities corporate employees that the majority of them can expect to continue working virtually through at least June because of the continued threat of the coronavirus.Target is the largest employer in downtown Minneapolis, with more than 8,500 workers in its corporate headquarters plus other offices.“Wow. That’s a big knock on what I was hoping for in April,” said Antonio Gambino, owner of three...WW…

More from the HomepageA commuter-friendly entrance will be added along with an expanded food, drink section. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Lake Street Target store that was heavily damaged in riots following the death of George Floyd will reopen in mid-November.The Minneapolis retailer said it will be one of the fastest rebuilds of a Target store ever.“Today, with construction well underway, I recognize that how we rebuild is just as important — if not more so — as when we rebuild,” said Cephas Williams Jr., a group vice president at Target who is responsible for the stores in...…More from the HomepageA commuter-friendly entrance will be added along with an expanded food, drink section. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Lake Street Target store that was heavily damaged in riots following the death of George Floyd will reopen in mid-November.The Minneapolis retailer said it will be one of the fastest rebuilds of a Target store ever.“Today, with construction well underway, I recognize that how we rebuild is just as important — if not more so — as when we rebuild,” said Cephas Williams Jr., a group vice president at Target who is responsible for the stores in...WW…