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17-year-old boy arrested after standoff in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A Hennepin County deputy saw a person fire a gun in north Minneapolis on Friday morning, leading to a standoff outside a residence that was resolved when a teenager was arrested.The sheriff's office says the deputy saw the boy fire a gun and run into a home on the 1500 block of Olive Avenue North. Law enforcement officers secured the perimeter and WCCO crews at the scene observed a heavy law enforcement presence, including SWAT vehicles, outside a residence.A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody without incident, the sheriff's office said. He was booked into a juvenile detention center for reckless discharge and weapons violations. No one was injured, the sheriff's office said.
Highway 55 in Plymouth will be closed this weekend
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Highway 55 in Plymouth starting Friday night. A stretch of Highway 55 will be closed between the east ramp of Interstate 94 and the east ramp of Interstate 494 from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 17, until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 20.
Classes moved online at Armstrong High School while police investigate fight
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Classes at Armstrong High School in Plymouth were moved online for nearly all students Thursday, as Robbinsdale Area Schools and the Plymouth Police Department investigate a hallway brawl that led students being held in place for hours the day prior. The fight, captured on cellphone video by a student, triggered a significant police response, the department says. In addition to two school resource officers already at the school, Plymouth Police Department says it sent another eight officers to break up the fight. "An incident of this magnitude, where we had to have multiple patrol officers responding to...
MPD investigating fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Investigators from the Minneapolis Police Department are investigating after a man was fatally shot in the city Friday morning. Officers from the department responded to the 2200 block of 5th Ave North for a report of a shooting shortly before 5 a.m., according to a release from the department.
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Dayton - On May 11, deputies responded to the intersection of French Lake Road and Territorial Trail to assist Dayton Police with a personal injury accident. A deputy assisted with the perimeter and then with arresting the suspect that fled from the scene of the crash. Greenfield - On May 6, a deputy responded to...
Murder trial set for September for Minnesota trooper who shot motorist during freeway stop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state trooper who’s charged with murder for fatally shooting a motorist as he tried to pull away from a traffic stop is set to go on trial in September. Trooper Ryan Londregan, 27, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the death of Ricky Cobb II. It was the first hearing in the case for a new prosecution team from a Washington, D.C., law firm that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hired to take over after the original leader from her office stepped away from the politically charged case. “I plead innocent your honor,” Londregan told Judge Tamara Garcia. Garcia scheduled the trial to start Sept. 9, with one week blocked out for jury selection and two weeks for testimony. The next hearing is set for Aug. 12 to iron out rules for the trial. The charges include second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault.
Residents blame encampment for fatal shooting in Minneapolis neighborhood
MINNEAPOLIS — Residents of the Park Square Condominiums tell WCCO they are convinced that Thursday's deadly shooting in broad daylight near Lake Street and Blaisdell in Minneapolis' Whittier neighborhood, is tied to a recent encampment that now touches the walls of their homes. "Yes it is related to the encampment, it's definitely related to the encampment," said Lisa, who lives in the condominiums."This is one of those regrettable situations that should have never happened," said Raymond Hoffman, Park Square Condominiums President.The encampment, which residents said has butted against their homes along Blaisdell Avenue for a month now, was previously located across...
Remembering The Fallen: 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial honors those that were killed or injured on duty
A day of remembrance to honor those who have fallen and been injured in the line of duty in Hennepin County. The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony had numerous somber moments as WCCO’s Ari Bergeron reports.
Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting Minneapolis police officer
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man who pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder last month learned his fate Thursday morning. Frederick Leon Davis, 19, was sentenced to 147 months, or just over 12 years, in prison for opening fire on an undercover police officer with a Glock handgun that was modified with a switch to make it fully automatic. Davis was also given 279 days already served.
Minneapolis Police Officers who rescued 4-year-old boy with autism from drowning receive Medals of Valor
Two Minneapolis police officers received a Medal of Valor for their rescue of Eli Steinbach, a 4-year-old boy with autism, from a pond in Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, after he fell through thin ice and nearly drowned in November 2023.
Man wounded in Minneapolis shootout that killed firefighter charged with riot
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A second man is criminally charged for a Minneapolis shootout that took the life of an Eagan and Eden Prairie firefighter earlier this month. Dallas Antonio Villarreal-Griffin, 27, of Columbia Heights, is charged with second-degree riot after investigators say he was shot in the leg during the exchange of gunfire. He was arrested Friday, May 17, and admitted to firing a "ghost gun" at an opposing group during the shootout, according to a criminal complaint.
NorthPoint Health Unveils $90 Million Facility Upgrade with Ribbon-Cutting in North Minneapolis
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is sealing a deal on a massive community boost with the snip of a ribbon this Saturday, following the wrap-up of their colossal $90 million development project in North Minneapolis. In a spectacle of local triumph, the health facility along with Hennepin County brass will host a ceremonial event to unveil the expansive upgrades made to serve the needs of the growing Minneapolis population, as reported by the Hennepin County, Minnesota.
St. Louis Park Authorizes Restaurants Serving Liquor to Operate Closer to Homes
After a recent city council decision, St. Louis Park restaurants are primed for a closer connection to neighborhood patrons. The future is looking bubbly for some local businesses as the St. Louis Park City Council gave the green light on an ordinance to let restaurants serving intoxicating liquor cozy up to residential zones. With a new setback allowance, establishments can now set up shop as close as 25 feet from homes, as reported by the St. Louis Park MN.
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