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Motorcyclist dead after rear-ending vehicle in Chanhassen
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with an SUV Wednesday night in Chanhassen . The Minnesota State Patrol website said the incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. on westbound Highway 5 at the intersection with Great Plains Blvd. Video from MnDOT's camera system shows the driver of a Nissan Rouge pulling away from a stoplight in the right lane when the rider, a 33-year-old Bloomington man, closes from behind the SUV at a high rate of speed and hits the slow-moving vehicle.
State Patrol IDs Two Minnesota Men Killed in Separate Crashes
(KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in separate traffic incidents Tuesday night. One of the victims was a 19-year-old man from the Grand Rapids area. The State Patrol says Carter Haithcock of Goodland was fatally injured around 11:20 PM on Tuesday when he was struck by an SUV while he was walking in the traffic lane on Highway 169 in Nashwauk. The Grand Rapids woman driving the SUV was not hurt.
Minneapolis Fourth of July Erupts in Chaos: SWAT Mobilized as Violence Strikes Dinkytown
(KNSI) – The Fourth of July once again descended into violent lawlessness in Minneapolis. Since the pandemic, the holiday has been characterized by mobs of teenagers and young adults lighting off fireworks at cars and buildings and looting. This year, the problems were mostly seen in the Dinkytown neighborhood near the University of Minnesota campus.
Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Carver County
A motorcyclist from the Twin Cities died in a crash Wednesday evening in neighboring Carver County. The State Patrol reports that they were called to the scene of the crash on Highway 5 at Great Plains Boulevard in Chanhassen around 8:20 PM. Officials say the Yamaha cycle was westbound in...
Firework Chaos Shuts Down Some Minneapolis Streets For 3rd Year
For the third year in a row, juveniles and or young adults ran parts of downtown Minneapolis until large numbers of officers could clear the streets. From various online videos, it appears that there weren't as many instances of fireworks being shot at bystanders, but there were various reports of fireworks being shot off at officers.
27-year-old man dies after falling from a tree on the Fourth of July
AITKIN, Minn. — A 27-year-old man died after falling from a tree near the shores of Gun Lake in Aitkin on the Fourth of July. According to police, Henry M. Cannon, was climbing a large White Pine tree near while celebrating the holiday with friends when a branch broke and he fell approximately 25-feet to the ground. The fall knocked Cannon unconscious and resulted in multiple internal injuries, said authorities. Cannon was transported to Riverwood Hospital and administered lifesaving care. Unfortunately, Cannon succumbed to his injuries. Police are still investigating the incident. Several different law enforcement agencies had a busy Fourth of July evening in Minneapolis, reporting they made 30 arrests and gave out five citations overnight.Of those arrested and given citations, 27 were adults and eight were juveniles. The ages range between mid-teen to early twenties. O'Hara said similar to last year a number of those involved were from outside the city of Minneapolis.
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two officers and a paramedic dead.Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena made the revelation in a memo, based on an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in which she concluded that the Burnsville officers who went to the home of Shannon Gooden on Feb. 18 were justified in using deadly force after he opened fire....
Close call between dump truck and motorcyclist caught on camera
MINNEAPOLIS — Dash camera video shows an incredibly close call between a motorcycle, SUV and dump truck on a Minneapolis interstate.The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcyclist crashed into a guard rail while traveling southbound on Interstate 35W at Hennepin Avenue on Monday.After the motorcycle crashed, a Kia SUV swerved to avoid the crash and got rear-ended by a dump truck. The dump truck ended up spinning out, narrowly missing the motorcycle and its operator.The motorcyclist suffered injuries that were non considered life-threatening. No one else reported any injuries.The crash remains under investigation.
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
In Minnesota Transgender Woman Liara Kaylee Tsai Found Stabbed to Death, Ex-Girlfriend Charged with 2 Counts of Murder!
Tragic Death of Liara Kaylee Tsai Shocks Minneapolis Community. Margot Lewis Arrested in Connection with Tsai’s Death. According to True Crime News, in Minneapolis the community is devastated by the tragic death of Liara Kaylee Tsai a cherished member of the local transgender community. Tsai’s life ended horrifyingly as she was found stabbed to death in her apartment following a disturbing sequence of events. The incident began with a car crash involving Margot Lewis Tsai’s ex-girlfriend on Interstate 90. Deputies responding to the scene discovered Tsai’s body in the backseat of Lewis’s vehicle prompting immediate suspicion that her death was unrelated to the crash.
Faribault man charged with murder of co-worker; Nelson, Morehouse discuss construction permit requirements; Second anniversary of Elle Ragin disappearance passes with little progress
Mohamed Aden Hared, age 24 of Faribault, has been charged in Dakota County with second degree murder in connection with the death of Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif, age 22 of Faribault. According to the criminal complaint, Cariff was shot in the parking lot of an Amazon Order Fulfillment location in Lakeville, where the two worked.
2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii...
4th of July chaos again in Dinkytown with several arrested for shooting fireworks off at people and cars
Video from the 4th of July near the University of Minnesota campus appears to show people aiming fireworks at people and vehicles in the area. Minneapolis police say there were numerous arrests, repeating issues from 2022 and 2023.
Crystal Police warn of pop-up 'takeover events' turning violent
CRYSTAL, Minnesota — Crystal Police say they will close down Becker Park if needed and turn away teens who arrive by rideshare if they follow through with a planned "take-over" event over the 4th of July weekend. A similar event last weekend led to several arrests. Crystal Police Chief...
Minneapolis man dies after being pulled from St. Croix River
AFTON, Minn. — A Minneapolis man has died after being pulled from the St. Croix River east of the Twin Cities Wednesday, according to officials.The Washington County Sheriff's Office says deputies were dispatched at 9:41 a.m. to Afton State Park Beach for a possible drowning near the campgrounds. Witnesses at the beach said a 27-year-old man was swimming 20 to 30 feet offshore in about 12 feet of water when they lost sight of him. Search teams, including Washington County Water Rescue Dive and Recovery and the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department, responded to the scene.The man was...
Child helps police confirm man held gun to mom’s head, threatened to shoot her
An 8-year-old child helped Eden Prairie police by confirming that a man held a gun to his mother’s head and threatened to shoot her. Matthew Flora Kibble, 31, of Chaska, is charged with two felonies stemming from the June 26 incident: threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk, and receiving stolen property.
Minneapolis Police Bolster Efforts to Safeguard Fourth of July Celebrations with Increased Patrols and Seizures
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has been working overtime not only to ensure the safety of citizens but also to maintain law and order during the Fourth of July festivities. Taking to their social media, MPD announced that starting from the previous night, additional patrols were out establishing their presence in the community. The aim clearly is to curb any incidents before they escalate into larger disruptions for the city.
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