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High-speed police chase ends in Monticello
MONTICELLO — A fugitive fleeing from Red Wing police led authorities on a high-speed chase across the region last week, ending with his capture and arrest in Monticello. The incident began the morning of Wednesday, April 24, when the 46-year-old, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, fled from members of the Red Wing Police Department. Driving a white Kia Soul, the suspect, Terry Lavar McWilliams of Red Wing, was spotted...
Amtrak announces new route between St. Paul and Chicago
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Amtrak announced on Wednesday a new service connecting the Twin Cities to Chicago set to open later this month.The daily passenger train will depart from the St. Paul Union Depot at 11:50 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 7:14 p.m. It will depart Chicago at 11:05 a.m. and arrive in St. Paul at 6:29 p.m.Currently, the Empire Builder departs from Chicago and passes through St. Paul before going to either Seattle or Portland. The new service, named Borealis, is about 30 minutes faster than the Empire Builder.The current advertised price for a one-way coach ticket on the train is $41 with discounts available for students, seniors, veterans and others."A second daily passenger rail service connecting St. Paul to Chicago via Milwaukee is a welcome addition to our transportation system, providing more choices and travel flexibility for passengers," Nancy Daubenberger, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, said. The new service is expected to have 125,000 to 150,000 passengers each year and is estimated to bring in $25 million to Minnesota annually, according to All Aboard Minnesota.The route is scheduled to start on May 21.
This Twin Cities suburb is expanding its own spin on Bourbon Street
Break out the plastic cups: Anoka's boozy outdoor social district is back.Why it matters: The expanded pilot program returns for a second year on Wednesday and is the first state-sanctioned effort to bring Bourbon Street's sip-and-stroll vibe to Minnesota.What's new: Residents and visitors to the north metro suburb will be able to drink alcoholic beverages outdoors in a designated section of the city's downtown and riverfront park district for five months this year, instead of the one allowed in 2023.City officials also expanded the boundaries of the district and scheduled concerts, food trucks, and other outdoor events.What they're saying: Boosters...
Minneapolis Rollover Accident Leaves Five Women Injured, Possible Intoxication Under Investigation
In an abrupt turn from reporting earlier this week, authorities confirm that no fatalities resulted from a harrowing rollover crash that left five women injured on Sunday morning in Minneapolis. Misinformation initially spread about a death in the crash has been corrected, as reported by the Minneapolis Police Department. The...
Summer EBT is here
Any address changes need to be done by May 10th, 2024. Changes need to be made with the office of their child’s building. EBT cards will not start going out until the first week of July. Deadline to submit an application to DHS is August 26, 2024. Contact information...
Minneapolis Weather Rollercoaster, From Sunny Highs to Stormy Skies Ahead
Residents of Minneapolis should brace for a varied weather week ahead, according to the latest forecasts. Today promises to be partly sunny with a comfortable high reaching nearly 66 degrees, accompanied by a brisk west wind that could whip up gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight, the city faces...
MPD Officers receive Medal of Valor for pulling boy from frozen pond
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It is the kind of call no officer wants to receive. A water emergency where a 4-year-old boy fell through the ice on a frozen pond in North Minneapolis. But Sgt. Jeremy Depies and Officer Ashley Bergersen didn't hesitate to spring into action. "Jeremy and I,...
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