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Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
MINNEAPOLIS — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges...
2 teen boys injured in north Minneapolis shooting that involved stolen Kia
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.The Minneapolis Police Department says ShotSpotter indicated gunshots in the area of the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North around 5 p.m. Officers and 911 calls also reported hearing the gunfire.Officers found a 15-year-old boy near the 1200 block of 17th Avenue North with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare.MORE NEWS: Shelter-in-place alert mistakenly issued to all of Hennepin CountyAnother 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds that did not seem to be life-threatening arrived at Hennepin Healthcare, MPD said.On the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North, officers found a stolen Kia with damage that appeared to be from bullets. MPD says officers also found evidence of gunfire nearby. Police believe both the boys were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.Two masked juveniles had been seen earlier in the day in the same Kia driving recklessly and running red lights, according to MPD.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Video shows good Samaritans rescuing driver from burning car in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Video shows a heroic group effort to save the life of a driver stuck in a burning vehicle in St. Paul last week.Last Thursday, Kadir Tolla was on his way into St. Paul when he came upon a fiery crash scene with his dashcam rolling."The scariest moment of my life. I saw a car on fire, and I was like 'Oh, there's probably someone in there,'" he said.According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver in a Honda was traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 when they drifted to the right of the road, struck a light pole...
'His legacy was love': Remembering restaurateur Sammy McDowell
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday afternoon, people gathered inside Sammy's Avenue Eatery in north Minneapolis. Not to eat, but to share stories of the man behind the restaurant. Sammy McDowell died unexpectedly on Sunday. Posts quickly flooded social media to honor the restaurateur and community leader. McDowell was the owner of...
Local filmmaker honors Vali-Hi Drive-In while also raising money for charity
LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A local filmmaker is paying homage to a beloved drive-in movie theater by, what else, screening a movie. On Tuesday, Justin Atkinson of Justin Films will screen ”Bobby’s Intermission” at the Woodbury 10 Theatre. And while the movie – filmed at the Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo – already premiered to a trio of sold-out shows last fall, Tuesday’s screening will benefit Basic Needs in Cottage Grove.
'Ady' no more: Erroneous highway sign in St. Paul gets temporary fix
The brief reign of “Ady Mill Road” in St. Paul came to an end overnight. As of early Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Transportation crews had slapped a patch over the erroneous highway sign that had been installed along Interstate 35E last week, correcting the spelling of Ayd Mill Road.
Minneapolis Set for Weather Whiplash: Frost, Gusty Winds, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon
Minneapolis is bracing for a rollercoaster ride of weather conditions this upcoming week, with the National Weather Service issuing a heads-up for everything from widespread frost to possible thunderstorms. According to the forecast, today's early frost will give way to sunny skies with a high near 61 degrees, but these serene conditions are just the calm before the storm.
Who shot and killed Robert Brown? St. Paul police asking public for help in homicide case
Authorities are appealing to the public for help solving the homicide of a St. Paul man who was shot and killed in the Frogtown neighborhood earlier this month. Robert Brown, 41, suffered a gunshot wound near Grotto Street and Lafond Avenue around 1:00 a.m. on April 3. He was taken to ...
'The End is Nye' coming to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The end is nigh, but never fear: Everyone's favorite Science Guy will soon be near!. Scientist, comedian, author and inventor Bill Nye is scheduled to share his new live show, "The End is Nye," this fall in Minneapolis. Presented by Center Stage Entertainment, features a discussion with...
Tip leads to new search for remains of missing Blaine woman
BLAINE, Minn. — Investigators launched a renewed search at a park in Blaine Monday, hoping to find out what happened to a woman who disappeared nearly 30 years ago and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Blaine police say 30-year-old Tamara Colleen Bradley left work on Sept. 30,...
Richfield house demolished after fire
RICHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - One person was injured and a Richfield house was destroyed Monday morning after a fire ripped through the home. The fire battle was underway in the area of Oliver Avenue South and West 64th Street -- across the street from a Richfield fire station -- during the 10 o'clock hour.
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