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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.
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...
‘Not our first rodeo’: Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard dozens of drivers this week
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 ‘Not our first rodeo’: Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard dozens of drivers this week appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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...
Minneapolis Weather Mix of Sun, Clear Nights, and Possible Showers in Days Ahead
The forecast for Minneapolis, MN looks to be a mix of sun and storms in the coming days, providing residents with a little bit of everything, weather-wise. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a shift from cloudy skies to mostly sunny with a high near 70 and a west wind traveling at a mild 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, Minneapolitans can expect mostly clear conditions with the temperature dipping to around 53 degrees, while the westerly breezes veer southerly after midnight.
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.
Hennepin County sheriff
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...
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...
Wuollet Bakery in Hastings now closed
The Wuollet Bakery in Hastings closed Wednesday. On Monday, May 13, the Wuollet Bakery in Wayzata closed, too. The business was evicted for owing $8,000 in unpaid rent. This story will be updated when new information becomes available.
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.
Building multi-family housing units slow down could cause higher rents
MINNEAPOLIS — After years in legal limbo, the Minneapolis 2040 plan is back. There are several pieces to it, including adding public transit, jobs and multi-family affordable housing in neighborhoods meant for single family homes. Experts say the more places there are to live keeps the cost of living down in the Twin Cities.
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