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Murder trial set for September for Minnesota trooper who shot motorist during freeway stop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state trooper who’s charged with murder for fatally shooting a motorist as he tried to pull away from a traffic stop is set to go on trial in September. Trooper Ryan Londregan, 27, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the death of Ricky Cobb II. It was the first hearing in the case for a new prosecution team from a Washington, D.C., law firm that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hired to take over after the original leader from her office stepped away from the politically charged case. “I plead innocent your honor,” Londregan told Judge Tamara Garcia. Garcia scheduled the trial to start Sept. 9, with one week blocked out for jury selection and two weeks for testimony. The next hearing is set for Aug. 12 to iron out rules for the trial. The charges include second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault.
Minneapolis police stop selling used guns after WCCO report, but it remains a common practice in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A WCCO and CBS News investigation led to a policy change by the Minneapolis Police Department, which no longer sells police-issued guns once they're no longer needed.As part of a partnership with nonprofit newsrooms — The Trace and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting — WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle found many of them were sold or traded back into the market.CBS News reports, in some police departments, they were sold directly to their own officers. Some of the guns were later involved in shootings, domestic violence incidents, and other violent crimes.A weapon is part of an officer's...
Highway 55 in Plymouth will be closed this weekend
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Highway 55 in Plymouth starting Friday night. A stretch of Highway 55 will be closed between the east ramp of Interstate 94 and the east ramp of Interstate 494 from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 17, until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 20.
Friday kicks off 80-degree streak in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Warm air will be fanned into the Upper Midwest on Friday.The forecast high in the Twin Cities is 84 degrees. The wind will increase some and you can expect it to be fairly breezy into Saturday as well.Saturday will be in the lower 80s and Sunday may just hit 80. We will have more dry time than not heading into the weekend. Some isolated showers bubble up Saturday during the day, with most of the rain staying north. The week starts with a chance for thunderstorms, with activity possible Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.Storms are likely as we watch a low spiral into Minnesota before departing Tuesday.
St. Louis Park High School employee on leave amid "serious misconduct" allegations, principal says
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The principal of a Twin Cities high school says an employee is on administrative leave amid allegations of "serious misconduct." The St. Louis Park Police are involved and investigating the alleged reports of "a social media post alleging serious misconduct of a St. Louis Park High School teacher."St. Louis Park High School Principal LaNisha Paddock informed parents of the situation on Friday, confirming in a note that the move was made after she was "informed about a concerning social media post," which she said has been reported to police."Our top priority is the well-being of our staff...
Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week
By Cari Spencer Thomas Larson was in his late twenties, in the beginning days of raising young children and starting a dental career, when he got the call. His older brother, St. Paul Police Officer John Larson, had died in a traffic accident. The young officer was hit by another emergency response vehicle, both rushing […] The post Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Great Big Game Show attraction coming to Mall of America
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A live-action game show experience is opening at Mall of America this summer. The Mall of America announced on Friday the Great Big Game Show experience would open this summer. The interactive and live-action experience allows guests to experience the fun of television game shows first-hand with live hosts, podium buzzers and more.
Study finds Minnesotans unlikely to move up in income brackets
MINNEAPOLIS — The rich tend to stay rich and the poor tend to stay poor, according to new data from the Income Distributions and Dynamics in America report. "That's been the case in the United States for some time," said Edward Goetz the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Coming soon to Uptown: Minneapolis' only roller rink
Three years after the loss of St. Louis Park's Roller Garden, the Twin Cities is getting a new roller rink — and this time, it's within Minneapolis city limits.Rolling the news: Twin Cities Skate Studio is planning to open in Uptown's former CB2 furniture store by the end of May, staff confirmed to Axios this week.It's run by Twin Cities Skaters, which has been operating pop-up roller skating events at spots like City Center and Seven Points since 2020.Why it matters: TCS Studio will be the only permanent rink in Minneapolis or St. Paul proper, and just one of three in the metro area — it joins Skateville in Burnsville and Cheap Skate in Coon Rapids.What to expect: The concrete-floored space (which also has a disco ball) will host open skating, plus lessons, private events like birthday parties and "skatearoki" — karaoke on four wheels, per the Star Tribune.Take a look inside via our Instagram.
University of Minnesota Hosts Vibrant Juneteenth Celebration with March, Block Party, and Reflection in North Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is geared up to host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 15, featuring a day packed with festivities, from Black vendors and workshops to live music and a petting zoo, aiming to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the Black community. The event, which is free to the public, will take place in North Minneapolis, starting with a commemorative march from the University's Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center at 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., leading to a block party that will run from noon to 5 p.m.
Remembering The Fallen: 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial honors those that were killed or injured on duty
A day of remembrance to honor those who have fallen and been injured in the line of duty in Hennepin County. The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony had numerous somber moments as WCCO’s Ari Bergeron reports.
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