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Brooklyn Park Sting Operation Results in Seven Felony Arrests and Seizure of Drugs and Firearms
In a show of force against violent crime, the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) in collaboration with detectives from the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department, orchestrated a police operation that led to seven felony arrests. The detail, spanning a mere 3.5 hours, also saw the confiscation of three illegally possessed firearms and a significant quantity of drugs, including 383 fentanyl pills and 54 grams of methamphetamine, as per the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department. Remarkably, two arrests were made within the opening five minutes of the operation, evidencing law enforcement’s swift action.
Growing encampment in South Minneapolis prompts safety concerns
Welna Hardware is a family business with deep roots in South Minneapolis. “We’ve been on the block for seventy years,” owner Mark Welna says. But he explains he has concerns about a new neighbor. “We have another encampment in the old Super America parking lot,” Welna notes. “It’s...
Vikings sign former Defensive Player of the Year
The Minnesota Vikings have made a big addition to their defense. Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore has signed a 1-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Vikings are making a major free agent acquisition at a time when they rarely happen: Former Pro Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore is signing... The post Vikings sign former Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lewis Cine makes big hit, records 11 tackles in huge performance
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine looks more like himself these days. Cine, who was a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, missed much of the 2022 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a serious lower leg injury. Cine did not look fully healthy a year...
Vikings 2024 Win-Loss Prediction — from Fans
The Minnesota Vikings travel to New Jersey for a date with the New York Giants in precisely three weeks. And to get the wheels turning on a possible win-loss outcome for the 2024 team, we asked a handful of fans for their predictions. These are their responses. Instruction to all:...
Nonprofit gives out 3,000 backpacks to kids for free
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Buying supplies for back-to-school can be expensive for families.In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.Lines began forming early at the fourth annual Honored to Help barbecue and backpack giveaway on Saturday."To bring community together so that we can show our community what family looks like, and what it's supposed to be. Create more unity in the community," said Clint "Scooter" Draughn, who grew up in the neighborhood.Through his nonprofit organization, Honored to Help, he has made it his mission...
Minnesota Vikings Will Sign QB Ryan Tannehill
The Minnesota Vikings want to win now and need a better back up plan for Sam Darnold than Matt Corral. With J.J. McCarthy season ending injury and the promise he was showing, the Vikings do not want to have a lost season, and that’s why they should sign Tannehill to back up Darnold.
Bemidji family injured in Itasca County crash
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Bemidji family was injured in an Itasca County crash Saturday night. It happened along Highway 2 in Trout Lake Township around 5 p.m. Officials say the family was headed east on Highway 2 when the driver of a Dodge Journey made a...
Dry day from start to finish Sunday, air quality alert up north
MINNEAPOLIS — The rain is finally gone and Minnesotans can look forward to a dry day ahead on Sunday.The extra sunshine will help highs reach the low 80s. The only notable issue will be wildfire smoke impacting air quality, with an alert in effect in northern Minnesota through noon on Monday.The sunny, mild weather will carry over into Monday and Tuesday.There are a couple of chances for rain to return this week, but things look mostly quiet. It's going to be warm for the kickoff to the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, with highs in the 80s. Temperatures could climb even higher for the fair's first weekend.
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