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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.
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.
Nationwide Warrant Issued for Suspect Juan Ignacio Guzman Fraire in Bloomington Criminal Case
The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota has issued a nationwide warrant for 24-year-old Juan Ignacio Guzman Fraire, who is wanted in connection with a criminal vehicular operation. The announcement, calling upon the community for assistance, was shared through the department's official social media on April 26th. According to the details...
Lakeville teachers authorize strike after negotiations stall over wages, benefits
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Lakeville's teachers voted to authorize a strike since negotiations have stalled with Lakeville Area Public Schools. According to the teacher's union, Education Minnesota Lakeville, the vote was counted Friday night and the majority of the union voted to authorize a strike, giving union leadership power to call a strike.
7 Minnesotans accused in massive scheme to defraud pandemic food program to stand trial
Opening statements are expected Monday in the fraud trial of seven people charged in what federal prosecutors have called a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to children in Minnesota.The seven will be the first of 70 defendants to go on trial in the alleged scam. Eighteen others have already pleaded guilty. Prosecutors have said the seven collectively stole over $40 million in a conspiracy that cost taxpayers $250 million — one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the country. Federal authorities say they have...
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.
Sunday storm is prelude to rainy week in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Another round of rain has arrived in the Twin Cities Sunday, and our unsettled pattern is here to stay.This latest storm started in southern Minnesota and moved north, bringing spotty showers, wind and possibly thunder, though the threat of severe weather remains low. The strongest storms will hit south of the Twin Cities.Rain is expected through around 10 p.m. Sunday with drying overnight. Passing showers are possible on Monday morning.Temperatures will stay around 50 degrees all day Sunday, then tick up slightly on Monday as rain moves out.Highs will climb closer to 70 on Tuesday and Wednesday, with another round of showers possible late Tuesday.We get a brief break from the rain on Wednesday before things cool back down and more rain chances arrive later in the week.
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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