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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.
Armed carjacking suspect crashes in Plymouth after leading officers on chase, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police say an armed carjacker led officers on a chase before crashing in the north metro Wednesday afternoon.Officers responded to a carjacking at gunpoint near 26th Avenue North and Thomas Avenue North around 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Less than 10 minutes later, officers spotted the stolen vehicle and began to pursue it.The suspect allegedly drove out of north Minneapolis and into Brooklyn Center. After about 10 minutes, police say they terminated that pursuit when officers lost sight of the vehicle near Highway 100 and 57th Avenue North.A short time later, police say the carjacked vehicle crashed on the 9900 block of Medicine Lake Road in Plymouth.The driver was taken to North Memorial Medical Center for evaluation and will be booked into jail once he is released.No other injuries were reported in the crash.
West Hennepin Public Safety
- The following incidents were reported in the city of Independence. Saturday, May 4 - An officer received information from Good Samaritans participating in a ditch clean-up of a license plate that was found at the intersection of County Road 90 and County Road 6. The officer arrived on scene and took possession of the license plate. The officer was able to find the plate belong to a business. The...
Outraged Mom Says Daughter Was Given ‘Poisonous Candies’ That Left Her Unable to Recognize Her Twin
A Minneapolis elementary school is under scrutiny following a distressing incident involving a kindergartener who was allegedly exposed to harmful substances during… The post Outraged Mom Says Daughter Was Given ‘Poisonous Candies’ That Left Her Unable to Recognize Her Twin appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Jonah Ronald Eskola charged in connection with Flippin’ Bills burglary
A Delano man has been charged in connection with the January burglary of Flippin’ Bills and stealing thousands of dollars worth of CBD and THC products. Jonah Ronald Eskola was charged with one count of third-degree burglary for entering a building without consent with the intent to steal or commit a felony or gross misdemeanor while in the building, according to court documents.
Secluded Wayzata home with heated greenhouse lists for $699,900
This Wayzata home with forest views and a heated greenhouse is now on the market.Listed for $699,900 by Jessi Rao with RE/MAX Results, it's located at 345 Ferndale Road N.Why we love it: Vaulted ceilings and multiple sliding glass doors bring in natural light and make the space feel open and airy, while a spacious deck overlooks the wooded backyard with its own private pond.Expect some wandering wildlife — the home is steps away from the Wood-Rill nature preserve.Layout: The 2,969-square-foot house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car attached garage.Interior features: Open floor plan, high ceilings, walk-in closet, window alcove, spiral staircase, finished basement, heated storage.Exterior features: Raised deck, heated greenhouse, landscaped front yard, pond, forest views.Take a look around... All photos by VHT, courtesy of Jessi Rao with RE/MAX Results.
Minneapolis police stop selling used guns after WCCO report, but it remains a common practice in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A WCCO and CBS News investigation led to a policy change by the Minneapolis Police Department, which no longer sells police-issued guns once they're no longer needed.As part of a partnership with nonprofit newsrooms — The Trace and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting — WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle found many of them were sold or traded back into the market.CBS News reports, in some police departments, they were sold directly to their own officers. Some of the guns were later involved in shootings, domestic violence incidents, and other violent crimes.A weapon is part of an officer's...
Rideshare service Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard drivers
The Austin, Texas-based company is one of two new rideshare operators approved by the city, which passed a minimum driver pay ordinance in March. The post Rideshare service Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard drivers appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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...
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.
Study finds Minnesotans unlikely to move up in income brackets
MINNEAPOLIS — The rich tend to stay rich and the poor tend to stay poor, according to new data from the Income Distributions and Dynamics in America report. "That's been the case in the United States for some time," said Edward Goetz the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park to Host Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic, Microchipping at PUPS This Spring
Brooklyn Center furry residents are in for a tail-wagging treat this spring with the upcoming Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at PUPS. Pet owners in the area can seize the opportunity to get their beloved animals vaccinated without putting a dent in their wallets. No hassle for appointments; it's as simple as a walk in the park, first come, first served.
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