Minneapolis daily local headlines: Stevens Square homicide, northside double killing, and icy commute impacts

Top story: Stevens Square fatal shooting

Minneapolis police are investigating a late-night homicide inside an apartment building in the Stevens Square area. Officers responded around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday and found a man with a fatal gunshot wound in a first-floor common area. Investigators say the shooting appears to have followed an altercation, and no arrest had been announced as of Wednesday morning. Police are asking anyone with information to share tips directly with investigators or anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

Northside double killing; suspect believed dead after shootout

A separate shooting in north Minneapolis left two relatives dead, including a teenager. Police say the suspected shooter was later involved in an exchange of gunfire with officers in Brooklyn Center and was believed to have died. The case has renewed attention on how quickly violence can escalate after a person is released from custody, and neighbors are again calling for more prevention resources alongside enforcement.

Commute watch: Freezing rain causes crashes and slowdowns

Tuesday’s freezing rain glazed roads across the metro, triggering a wave of spinouts, jackknifed semis and temporary closures that rippled into Minneapolis commutes. Conditions improved later in the day as temperatures briefly rose above freezing, but transportation officials warned that pockets of ice and slush could linger, especially on ramps and untreated side streets.

Community & policy: Annunciation families bring message to the Capitol

Families connected to the 2025 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for a singing rally focused on healing and public safety. The event coincided with a busy day of discussions at the Legislature around school safety and gun-violence prevention, with parents and advocates urging leaders to keep momentum on changes that could reduce future harm.

We’ll keep an eye on arrests or new public-safety alerts tied to these incidents, and on any additional travel advisories as temperatures swing this week.

Sources

https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-fatal-shooting-stevens-square-neighborhood-feb-25-2026
https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-shooting-leaves-two-dead-including-one-teenager/601587439
https://www.fox9.com/weather/mn-weather-freezing-rain-feb-24-2026
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/minnesota/annunciation-parents-community-members-lean-on-each-other