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Residents near south Minneapolis homeless encampment decry crime and "chaos"
MINNEAPOLIS — For the second time in less than three years, residents near East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue South in Minneapolis are living next to an encampment."We have so much anger behind the city allowing this to happen. We feel so wronged," said one neighbor.This homeowner says he did not want his face shown for fear of what would happen if the occupants of the encampment knew it was him speaking out.RELATED: Businesses along East Lake Street feeling the weight of a growing homeless encampment"If I walk down the street, I am going to get harassed. We can't even...
One killed in head-on collision with pickup truck in Coon Rapids
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — One person is dead and two are injured following a crash in a northern Twin Cities suburb Tuesday evening.Multiple agencies responded to a crash near Main Street Northwest and Wedgewood Drive Northwest in Coon Rapids around 5:42 p.m., according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.Police say a man in a hatchback was driving eastbound on Main Street Northwest when the vehicle entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a pickup truck.MORE NEWS: House Republicans urge passage of $120 million in emergency aid for ambulance services in MinnesotaResponders attempted life-saving measures on the driver of the hatchback, but he died at the scene, the sheriff's office reports. His identity will be released at a later time.A man and a boy in the pickup truck suffered minor injuries in the crash. The man went to the hospital for treatment.The incident is under investigation.
Family of man fatally shot by trooper announces lawsuit
(KSTP) – The family of Ricky Cobb II, the man who was fatally shot by a trooper during a traffic stop over the summer, and their attorneys announced a lawsuit on Wednesday morning. Attorneys for the family say they’re filing a federal civil lawsuit against Trooper Ryan Londregan, who...
Former cop convicted for role in George Floyd's murder completes federal sentence
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A former Minneapolis police officer has completed a two-and-a-half year federal sentence for his role in the murder of George Floyd, but won't be tasting freedom for a few more months. Thomas Lane is incarcerated at the Englewood Federal Prison facility in Littleton, Colorado. He just...
Minneapolis Braces for Whimsical Weather Week, From Thunderstorms to Gusty Winds
Minneapolis residents should brace themselves for a mercurial streak of weather this week, as forecasts predict a blend of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds that are set to interrupt the spring bloom. The National Weather Service warns of rainy conditions today with a higher likelihood of thunderstorms occurring before the afternoon. Those stepping out should expect a cloudy backdrop and a high of around 57 degrees, accompanied by winds that could reach up to 35 mph, according to a forecast posted on the National Weather Service website.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — First lady Jill Biden is set to visit the Twin Cities on Friday to attend an education convention. According to the first lady's office, she will be arriving at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the late afternoon.After a news conference at the airport, the first lady will head to Bloomington to deliver remarks at the Education Minnesota Convention. The visit will be brief, with the first lady leaving for Colorado that same night. RELATED: Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse BidenIn March, protesters briefly disrupted the first lady's speech at the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Los Angeles Dinner. As soon as she took the stage, a group of people who had made their way into the dinner began to chant "cease-fire now," while at least one held up what looked like a blanket or shawl with writing on it.Last year, Jill Biden made a quick stop in Minnesota for the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
Two Electric Transmission Lines Need To Be Moved for Blue Line Light Rail Extension
MINNEAPOLIS – For the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, two Xcel Energy underground electric transmission lines will need to be moved. Originally, the route operated alongside BNSF freight trains, but it “did not serve the North Loop or much of North Minneapolis and was abandoned in 2020.” According to the Star Tribune, the need to move transmission lines has “raised question about the cost and time needed to move the lines, which provide power to parts of downtown Minneapolis.” The lines are located between 7th Street and Washington Avenue and travel underneath 10th Avenue. Both the Met Council and Hennepin County have said they can reach a solution with Xcel.
City of Minneapolis considering minimum of $15 for cigarettes to discourage smoking, angering retailers
The city of Minneapolis wants to create a minimum cost of $15 on tobacco products. It’s an ordinance the City Council apparently didn’t consult with store owners on and they’re saying this decision will cost them too much money.
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