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Minneapolis Police Turn Potential Mother's Day Scare into a Moment of Unity and Outreach
When a Minneapolis family's Mother's Day celebrations were ominously interrupted by a suspicious figure lurking near their vehicle, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) swiftly stepped in to save the day—and possibly more. The family had been setting up for their festivities on Saturday when the unknown male was spotted. But by the time officers from the 3rd Precinct arrived at the scene, the intruder had vamoosed, leaving behind a shaken yet unharmed group.
Middle-schoolers get spooky and kooky
While the Waconia High School theatre department was preparing for its production this week, May 9-11, of Shakespeare in Love, the Waconia Middle School theatre group was staging The Addams Family in several performances the past two weekends. Here are a few scenes of the creepy, crazy cast from that production. Tickets for the high school spring play which was previewed last week can be purchased at ShowTix4U.com. (Photos courtesy School District 110)
A grand evening
Dozens of couples made the grand march stage light stroll May 4 at the high school auditorium as Waconia celebrated prom night. After the march in front of family and friends, it was off to the Medina Ballroom for dinner, dance and bowling then on to the Mall of America for post-prom activities at Nickelodeon Universe. (Photos courtesy School District 110)
Myon Burrell charged with 2nd drug crime since 18-year murder sentence commuted
MINNEAPOLIS — Myon Burrell, 38, was arrested on Thursday and formally charged on Friday with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance in Hennepin County.Burrell was released from prison in 2020 after serving 18 years for the 2002 murder of Tyesha Edwards. Since his 2020 release, Burrell has been no stranger to the judicial system, currently facing charges for a 2023 arrest where he was charged with fifth-degree controlled substance as well as gun possession by an ineligible person. According to the criminal complaint, officers had obtained a warrant to search Burrell, the white Chevy Tahoe Burrell had been...
UMN students experience graduation, some for the first time after COVID cancellations
MINNEAPOLIS — On a beautiful Sunday afternoon there was every reason to be outside, but only one reason to be inside Mariucci Arena on the U of M campus. More than 1,100 students from the College of Liberal Arts received their college diplomas in a ceremony that was even more meaningful for this class of graduates.
Getaway driver found guilty in kidnapping at Mall of America Metro Transit station
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.A jury found Antwan Hopson Jr. guilty of one count of aiding and abetting kidnapping on Monday, according to court documents.Another man who was charged with kidnapping in connection with the case had his charges dropped last year when he agreed to a plea deal. He was sentenced to over 25 years in prison in connection to two shootings. A man grabbed his ex-girlfriend at the Metro Transit station on June 12, 2023, and brought her to a car Hopson was driving, court documents state. Hopson drove to Golden Valley, where he dropped the woman off.Hopson is scheduled to be sentenced in June.
Minneapolis Council Member Wonsley Backs Contracts for Unarmed Public Safety Workers Amid Local Improvements
Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley has given a nod of approval to overdue contracts for unarmed public safety workers as essential efforts continue to ensure neighborhood safety and enhance community well-being in Minneapolis. According to a recent update, four contracts to compensate service providers for work done since January were finally put through, following debates over the handling of such agreements and their prompt remuneration, as reported by City Hall communications.
Minnesota comes home seeking win to stay alive in PWHL playoffs
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Women's professional playoff hockey comes to the Xcel Energy Center Monday.The game will serve as the inaugural PWHL playoff game at the Xcel Energy Center. PWHL Minnesota needs a win to keep their season alive as the team is down 0-2 in the best of five series with Toronto.Minnesota has also been shut out in the first two games against Toronto.The team's general manager, Natalie Darwitz, said all they need is that first goal and some help from the State of Hockey."The fan base has been tremendous and instrumental for our success at home," she said. "And we hope we have a great turnout and the fans can understand and get behind us that we need their we need their help. anything at this point right now would help our players play even better. So yes, you know, the State of Hockey never disappoints, so hoping for a great turnout.Minnesota beat Toronto once in the regular season.Tickets are still available for Monday's game starting at $25. Fans will receive a rally towel at the game. Pick drop is at 7 p.m. Doors to the Xcel Energy Center open at 6 p.m.
Grad students learn city planning and design through Minneapolis’ former Kmart site
Regarded by some as one of the worst planning decisions in Minneapolis history, the former Kmart site in south Minneapolis has a long and storied history. Since the late 1970s, the department store and its parking lot have blocked Nicollet Avenue near Lake Street. On Thursday, Minneapolis City Council gave...
Northside entrepreneur Sammy McDowell remembered at homegoing
About 200 people gathered last Thursday, May 9, in the sanctuary of Shiloh Temple International Ministries to remember Arthur Michael Sammy McDowell, the late proprietor of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery on West Broadway. McDowell, 48, died suddenly on April 21 after collapsing during a church service at Shiloh. Friends and...
At Lakewood Cemetery, ‘morning altars’ workshops focus on grief and mental health
By her own account, Ann Viveros has experienced considerable loss, but until she signed up for a Midsummer Memory Mandalas workshop at Minneapolis’ Lakewood Cemetery, she’d never found a ritual that helped her process her grief in a way that truly spoke to her heart. The mandala workshop...
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