Phillips neighborhood
Coverage of Phillips neighborhood in the Nexus archive.
- Minneapolis releases new data showing violence interrupters driving steep drop in shootings
Minneapolis released new data showing a 53% decrease in citywide shootings from 2021 to 2025, attributed to violence interrupter programs led by three community groups. The Neighborhood Safety Department tracks daily activities of these groups, which use a national Cure Violence Global database to monitor mediations, public education, and conflict de-escalation efforts in neighborhoods like Phillips.
- Abbott Northwestern opens 10-story Minneapolis hospital tower with new technology for patients
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis opened a 10-story Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center with 190 new hospital rooms, AI-powered patient monitoring technology, robot elevators, and 30 new operating rooms. The project includes community-focused features like a rooftop healing garden and natural lighting, driven by Allina Health's long-term investment in the Phillips neighborhood.
- Man dies in early-morning shooting in south Minneapolis
A man died after a shooting in south Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon. Police were alerted by ShotSpotter and 911 calls, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at Hennepin County Medical Center. This incident marks the 26th homicide in Minneapolis this year.