Craig Wilson is the editor of the Hill & Lake Press. He lives in Lowry Hill.
Businesses and residents in the vicinity of the 2800 block of Hennepin Avenue say they witnessed a significant police presence at a storefront at 2815 Hennepin on the morning of Dec. 19, 2025.
According to nearby neighbors, at least five squad cars and roughly 15 officers arrived around 9:15 a.m., some carrying rifles, and entered the building through the rear alley entrance.
Witnesses reported that officers appeared to go in and out of the building for about an hour and that police later returned around 11:15 a.m. the same day.
Several residents said they were told the activity was tied to a highrisk warrant connected to a larger investigation and that some of the focus appeared to involve the basement beneath the storefront.
Foil-covered windows block view.
The windows of the business at 2815 Hennepin are covered in foil, preventing visibility inside.
Nearby residents have long raised concerns about late-night gatherings in the area, describing large groups of people congregating between 2:30 and 6 a.m. on weekend nights, at times for several months at a stretch. One neighbor also noted that contractors performing cleaning work last week were instructed not to go near the basement entrance.
“According to nearby neighbors, at least five squad cars and roughly 15 officers arrived around 9:15 a.m., some carrying rifles, and entered the building through the rear alley entrance.”
Following the police activity, neighbors reported seeing a vehicle towed from the alley with a blownout rear windshield and what appeared to be bullet holes in the back of the car.
The Hill & Lake Press contacted the Minneapolis Police Department for comment and an update on the incident but has not received a response.
This account reflects observations from neighbors in the vicinity who are concerned about ongoing activity at the property. Hill & Lake Press will continue to follow this story as it develops.
