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St. Louis Park woman sentenced in deadly stabbing of husband
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - The St. Louis Park woman who pled guilty to the deadly stabbing of her husband last year has been sentenced. Alexis Poole, 24, was sentenced this week to 12.5 years behind bars for the death. Poole pled guilty in March to second-degree murder for the slaying. Under the plea deal, she agreed to serve 12.5 years behind bars while prosecutors dismissed a manslaughter count.
Pleasant Thursday in Twin Cities before weekend warmup
MINNEAPOLIS — An area of low pressure will move east on Thursday, taking the rain threat and clouds with it.Expect more sunshine coming in during the day. The forecast high in the Twin Cities is 71 degrees, close to average. It will be partly sunny with a west wind around 10 mph. Warmer air builds in on Friday, with highs returning to the 80s. There may be a few showers up north, but we may escape the day without any rain. Expect sun most of the day. Saturday will be similar but the wind increases.There is a small chance for isolated showers through the weekend, Sunday being one of those days, too. Temperatures return to the mid 70s and it will be mainly dry otherwise.Early next week will be very similar with 70s and a chance for rain.
Minneapolis animal shelter waiving adoption fees for residents this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by waiving adoption fees for dozens of pets.Minneapolis residents will not have to pay an adoption fee for dogs seven months and older and cats. They will still have to pay a licensing fee of $15-30.Those who don't reside in Minneapolis can still take advantage of the event, with adoption fees set at $25 for cats and $100 for dogs. Puppies six months and younger are $250 to adopt regardless of resident status.Anyone wishing to adopt a new furry friend can visit the shelter at 212...
Minneapolis police face officer shortage amid effort to rebuild public trust
Minneapolis — On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is racing to a priority call. "I try to come out to show the officers I am here to back you up," O'Hara tells CBS News. O'Hara says his department is short by more than 200 officers, and has lost 40% of its police force in the last four years. "It is incredible," O'Hara said. "It's not just that we lost 40% of the force, they've been facing the highest levels of crime and violence, in some categories, that the city has ever seen." Minneapolis is facing a...
Minneapolis Weather Mix of Sun, Clear Nights, and Possible Showers in Days Ahead
The forecast for Minneapolis, MN looks to be a mix of sun and storms in the coming days, providing residents with a little bit of everything, weather-wise. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a shift from cloudy skies to mostly sunny with a high near 70 and a west wind traveling at a mild 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, Minneapolitans can expect mostly clear conditions with the temperature dipping to around 53 degrees, while the westerly breezes veer southerly after midnight.
Minnesotan plans to become first Black woman to solo kayak the Mississippi River
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - There is something about being on the water that makes Devin Brown feel at home. Soon, her passion for paddling the mighty Mississippi will go the extra mile. "I'm really excited to actually get on the water and start the journey. I'm just really looking forward...
Eden Prairie Package Thief Apprehended, Facing Felony Charges After EPPD Investigation
A brazen package thief was nabbed after EPPD investigators tracked him down thanks to video footage and diligent detective work. On April 16, after an apartment complex manager reported the theft to police, officers swung into action. A vigilant tenant noted a missing package, which led to the discovery of multiple compromised parcels and the eventual arrest of the suspect, according to the City of Eden Prairie, MN.
E-bike influx moves Minnesota cities, transit agencies to rethink parking and bus racks
An e-bike is just what Amy Blumenshine needed to continue bicycling as she ages. “I’ve been a bicyclist for 60-plus years. And here I am with a maturing body and in an urban setting where it’s really great to have a dependable mode of transportation,” she said, adding she can now take on a headwind, steep hill or long trip with confidence.
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.
‘Giving people their history back’: Genealogist helps BIPOC Minnesotans trace ancestral roots
Mica Anders helps uncover the past of people whose histories are often hidden or overlooked. She also holds a title of “artistic placemaker,” allowing her to use art to tell a story. The post ‘Giving people their history back’: Genealogist helps BIPOC Minnesotans trace ancestral roots appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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