‘Stop the Violence’ cookout draws crowds in South Minneapolis.

Meet the Minneapolis 'violence interrupters'

The city has employed community members to head off conflicts before they turn deadly.  

Community cookout highlights crime prevention.

Minneapolis sees 'spike in overdoses' as community leaders search for solutions.

County officials send alert about dozens of overdoses in a matter of days. 

Interrupting violence: Patrols along E. Lake St., Chicago Ave. part of new initiative modeled after Illinois project.