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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.
Body found in Maple Grove pond believed to be missing person
Late last week, Maple Grove Police announced that a deceased person was found in a pond where, weeks before, authorities had searched for a missing person. “On April 11, at 2:20 p.m., the Maple Grove Police Department responded to a report of something suspicious in a pond near 80th Avenue and Lakeview Drive,” Maple Grove Police Commander Jon Wetternach said in a press release. He also said the person is...
Church, Habitat for Humanity offer updated proposal for affordable housing in Minnetonka Mills
MINNETONKA, Minn. — Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity have submitted a new proposal for more affordable housing units on the church's property.The church is offering more than five acres for development, and the updated plans envision five duplexes."All of what you see there is to incorporate feedback from the neighbors, feedback from the city staff, and feedback from meeting with council members," Pastor David Landt explained to WCCO. "The city has every opportunity to move forward with this."Landt has been the spiritual leader at Mills Church for nearly 20 years, while the church itself dates back to the late 1800s....
Video shows deer after crashing through Victoria salon's window
VICTORIA, Minn. — No one was injured after multiple deer came charging into a west metro business Wednesday morning.The owner of Salon SPAtoria in Victoria says around 11:30 a.m., three deer came running across the parking lot and went straight through the storefront window.Only two of the deer entered through the window before exiting out the back door of the salon, leaving behind an "immense amount of damage," the salon says.Part of the incident was captured on video.A cleaning crew is working overnight into Thursday with hopes the business will reopen by 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Man found dead in vacant Minneapolis building ID'd; death ruled a homicide
MINNEAPOLIS — A man found dead of a gunshot wound in a vacant building in Minneapolis earlier this year has been identified.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said 46-year-old Aidarus Sharif-Mohamed Ali died of a gunshot wound to the head on Feb. 16. His manner of death was homicide, the examiner said.Officers went to the 1500 block of Park Avenue the night of Feb. 16 after reports of a dead body. They found Ali with a fatal gunshot wound.Police said Tuesday there have been no corresponding arrests, but the investigation is open and active.
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...
Minnesota shelters ask for help after taking in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state
MINNETONKA, Minn. — Minnesota animal shelters say they need help after being forced to take in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state.Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February. Around 50 of them will be taken from a home in the Iron Range on Thursday. Then they'll be taken to The Bond Between, a Minnetonka rescue."We don't really know what to expect until we get there," said Rachel Mairose, the rescue's founder and director. "From the pictures, the cats look well-fed. They don't look super skinny. There's a lot of babies being made...
Minneapolis ordinance would raise price of cigarettes to $15
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance. Senior Public Health Specialist Evalyn Carbrey outlined the ordinance written by Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw on Wednesday.
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