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5 women injured, 3 critically, in rollover crash in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Five women were injured, three of them critically, in a crash in north Minneapolis Sunday, police said.All five women were in one vehicle, which crashed around 8:20 a.m. when exiting eastbound Interstate 94 at Dowling Avenue, the Minneapolis Police Department said.One woman had to be extricated and two may have been ejected, police said. All five were taken to a hospital, and three of them have life-threatening injuries.This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO for more information.
Sentence upheld for deadly shooting after a 2021 dice game in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A long prison sentence has been upheld in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in Rochester. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected the appeal of Derrick Timothy Days, 30 of South St. Paul, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree assault. Days and...
Minneapolis to Experience Week of Unpredictable Weather, From Sun to Showers and Thunderstorms
Minneapolis locals can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, from sun to showers and some blustery winds in between. According to the National Weather Service, any rain today should wrap up early, with only a 30 percent chance of showers before 3:00 P.M. With overcast skies, the high will hover around a cool 51 degrees. Winds will shift from east to west in the afternoon, bringing a small relief to those looking for an end to the drizzle.
Man hospitalized with grave injuries after south Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — A man shot Saturday night in Minneapolis is now fighting for his life at a hospital, police said.The shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. on the 2900 block of Blaisdell Avenue South, the Minneapolis Police Department said.The man was standing outside when someone in a vehicle shot him, according to police. Officers found him with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds and he was taken to Hennepin Healthcare.No one has been arrested. Police are investigating.
DWI, possession charges amended against St. Paul man
Felony charges against Christopher Lee Mahlum, 43, St. Paul, were amended in Morrison County District Court to include one additional felony count of DWI, specifically under the influence of methamphetamine. These charges were added to one felony first-degree DWI charge, one felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance charge and one gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation charge filed in January.
Bloomington Police Chief Updates Community on Mall of America Incidents Amid Eid Festivities, Calls for Vigilance in Nationwide Manhunt
Bloomington's top cop took to YouTube this week to brief the public on a series of incidents that rocked the Mall of America on a day festooned with festive Eid celebrations, reportedly leading to a chaotic scene. In a video update aptly titled 'Open bottle and the crash,' Chief Hodges of the Bloomington Police Department provided a rundown of events that sent shoppers into a tizzy, including the unfortunate mishap that culminated in a vehicle accident within the commercial epicenter.
Missing Vulnerable Minneapolis Man Found Safe, Reunited with Family
The Minneapolis Police Department has successfully located Thurston Nathan Burrel, a 32-year-old black male adult who had been reported missing and was described as vulnerable. Burrel was reunited with his family and is reported to be safe, according to the department's social media update. Prior to this positive outcome, there...
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