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Cartel-backed Minnesota man charged in drug-trafficking ring
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minnesota man and more than a dozen people who allegedly worked with him have been charged as part of a drug trafficking ring that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. What we know. A total of 15 people have...
Four Youths Arrested For Assaulting Child in Bemidji, MN
Three teenagers and a fourth person were arrested after reportedly assaulting a boy on Bemidji, Minnesota. Police there says 18-year-old Nathaniel Williams and 20-year-old Landon Lovejoy assaulted a boy near Algoma Park earlier this week, then tried to steal his skateboard. An officer was in the park at the time and when he moved towards the scene the suspects reportedly fled on foot. The victim was unharmed. Williams and Lovejoy were eventually arrested, along with unnamed 14 and 15 year old boys. Bemidji Police are requesting robbery charges for all four.
"Homeboy, fight on the screen. I'm going be here to protect you" – Sam Cassell on how Kevin Garnett boosted his confidence on defense
Cassell recounts KG's unwavering commitment to supporting his teammates, going so far as to promise assistance in covering Cassell on defense. Reply
‘National Night Out’ in Bemidji Connects Community with Law Enforcement
National Night Out is a country-wide celebration that hosts fun events for communities to connect with and build positive relationships with local law enforcement. On Tuesday in Bemidji, the local Boys & Girls Club hosted their own “Night Out.”. The Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area has...
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Patients
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Heart and Vascular Center at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The...
Minneapolis man shot by 14-year-old disappointed with Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office response
MINNEAPOLIS — A bullet left a man partially paralyzed last month, and the victim says the shooter was a 14-year-old.Amos Manneh has been going through physical therapy since he was shot in the neck on July 3 in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis."I was basically stalked down by three males," he said. "They were trying to rob me, but I got away."Manneh says two of the men were his cousins, and that the shooter was a 14-year-old friend of theirs.Minneapolis police tell WCCO a juvenile has been charged with assault. Manneh says it's the 14-year-old, but he's not happy with...
Area Voices: Big musical to end Paul Bunyan Playhouse season
BEMIDJI — The Paul Bunyan Playhouse loves to end their season with a big production and this year it is the musical The Pirates of Penzance. The comic opera is about a young lad who falls in love with Major-General Stanley’s daughter Mabel. He is supposed to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday. Unfortunately, he was born on Leap Day so he must serve his apprenticeship for nearly the rest of his life.
Minneapolis police recover 45 illegal guns during third Operation Safe Summer
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police say the third annual Operation Safe Summer took more illegal guns off the streets than they had in any year prior.Operation Safe Summer is a stretch of time when agencies work together to crack down on crime in Minneapolis.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says between July 29 and Aug. 3, law enforcement arrested 98 people and took 45 guns off the street. That's the most guns ever seized during one of these operations."The proliferation of illegal guns and narcotics have been an ongoing issue for the city of Minneapolis. I am incredibly proud of the work of our...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has interesting way to shake off struggles
Training camp is in full swing and the Minnesota Vikings are only a couple of days away from their first preseason game. Fans will get an opportunity to get a look at new players who joined the team this offseason for the first time. Although it's unknown how much action...
St. Cloud Post 76 softball wins Legion state tourney in first season, sweeps awards
BEMIDJI – In their first year competing on the Legion circuit, the St. Cloud Post 76 Hype softball team won the state championship. The team, consisting mostly of players from St. Cloud Cathedral’s varsity program, beat La Crescent Post 595 by a score of 3-2 in the finals July 28 at Bemidji’s city...
Minnesota Vikings ownership says they will prioritize patience with McCarthy while the rookie quarterback develops
When the Minnesota Vikings drafted rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their path to a Super Bowl became clearer, though it may face some challenges. Starting their 20th year of owning the Vikings, the Wilf family is prepared for McCarthy’s development to take time, even if it extends their long quest for a championship into a third decade of owning the team.
Vikings owner makes big admission about future of head coach, GM
Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf has a shiny new rookie quarterback and arguably the best receiver in the NFL locked up to a long-term contract extension. He expects to make the playoffs in 2024.So, why hasn’t he signed head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who both have just two more years on their current deals, to contract extensions?As he says, that’s not at the top of his priority list — at least not this year.“It's not something we're talking about at this point,” Wilf said via ESPN. “I think that's fair [to say it'll wait until 2025.]...
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