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Minneapolis gang member sentenced to 2 years for firearm possession
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis gang member has been sentenced on federal firearm charges. Kaprice Richards was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release Tuesday for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to court records. A second charge, unlawful possession of a machinegun, was dropped, according to a plea deal.Richards was one of 14 alleged gang members charged last summer in a crackdown that was a collaboration between local and federal authorities."We will not allow a small group of violent gang members to continue to terrorize our neighbors," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said at the time.That was the second significant move against Minneapolis gangs last year. In May of 2023, authorities announced Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against 45 alleged gang members.Last month, Marquez Demar Hill-Turnipseed, another one of the 14 charged in August, received the same sentence as Richards for illegally possessing a machine gun.
Minnesota State Senator charged with burglarizing stepmother’s home
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–A state senator from Woodbury, Minnesota has now been charged with burglary for breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Forty nine year-old Nicole Mitchell (pictured) told police that she broke into the house to retrieve some of her late father’s belongings, including his ashes. Police say Mitchell told responding officers that her stepmother had broken off contact with the family.
Minneapolis Seeks Community Insight for African American Heritage Advisory Board
The City of Minneapolis is calling on locals who harbor knowledge about African American heritage to step forward and join a new advisory board, according to a statement obtained from the city's website. This board, termed the African American Heritage Work Group, will serve to inform the City Council on projects aimed at acknowledging and celebrating the city's Black historical narrative. The city has set a deadline of May 12 for those looking to rapidly apply their expertise to the committee.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (April 26-28)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Stop by an art show, grab a snack at a food truck or help support animal adoption at events around the Twin Cities this weekend. Head to this event to see classic and collector cars, exotic vehicles, vintage motorcycles and more. Coffee, beverages, and food will be available for purchase from Dandy Lion Coffee and Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs.
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