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$2,500 reward offered after cat thrown from Minneapolis 12th-floor balcony
An international animal protection organization is on the prowl with a $2,500 cash reward for those responsible for throwing a cat off a 12th-floor balcony in Minneapolis last month. Rue, the cat, survived her fall from the Parkview Apartments on the 1200 block of North 12th Avenue on June 24...
Man charged in murder of Loring Park grocery store worker found competent to stand trial
MINNEAPOLIS — The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.Taylor Schulz was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 66-year-old Robert Skafte on Dec. 8. 2023, Officers responded to Oak Grove Grocery and found the victim behind the counter "with a golf club impaled through his torso," police said at the time. Skafte died at a hospital. Skafte was a clerk at the store for nearly two decades and also an acclaimed ballet dancer. A neighbor described Skafte to WCCO, saying he "did nothing but altruistic...
Deadline missed in purchase of Roof Depot site, group remains confident
MINNEAPOLIS — The group trying to buy the former Roof Depot warehouse hit a wall, but the plans aren't crumbling. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) missed a purchase agreement deadline on Monday, and now has 60 days to get their funds organized or the agreement is off the table.
Maple Grove Approves Ordinance for Short-Term Rental Properties
The Maple Grove City Council approved a new ordinance at its July 15 meeting for short-term rental properties. Short-term rentals are defined as properties used for stays of less than 30 days at one time. Maple Grove estimates there are at least 50 properties trying to rent short term, often...
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. Now they’re battling a landlord who seems hard to track down. The only people at the building on...
Twins host girls baseball camp for fourth summer in a row
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Saints ballpark was busy Tuesday with players who are finding their footing on the baseball diamond for the first time.These girls are learning the fundamentals of a sport they love — a sport most have only seen played by the boys."I've always wanted to try baseball so I'm going to ask my parents if I can do a season of baseball," said 9-year-old Danica Salden.Salden is following in her dad's footsteps, learning how to play America's pastime, and getting hooked quickly."Here you can just pitch all the time and you can overhand throw, which I...
Brooklyn Park Police Introduce New Crime Reporting System
The city of Brooklyn Park has unveiled a new way for residents to file a police report. A new online reporting platform went live on the city’s website this week. It allows residents to file specific types of non-emergency police reports. Those lower-level crimes can range from animal complaints...
Brooklyn Park Safety Camp 2024, Tune Up Your Child's Safety Skills This August
Hey Brooklyn Park parents, there's an upcoming event that'll have your 8 to 10-year-olds learning all about playing it safe while having fun. The Brooklyn Park Safety Camp 2024 is ready to teach your youngsters a suite of safety skills—from how to deal with fire and water hazards to proper bicycle handling and all-important personal safety measures. This instruction isn't just about the drills; it's a chance for kids to make safety second nature.
17-year-old Minneapolis girl dies days after being shot several times
MINNEAPOLIS — A 17-year-old girl who was shot earlier this month in a north Minneapolis parking lot has died from her injuries.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office says Lonnaya Warren-Loyd, of Minneapolis, suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a shooting on the night of July 7 near Fremont and Dowling avenues.Minneapolis police say officers found Warren-Loyd injured inside a parked vehicle. She was taken to North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, where a 30-year-old man also showed up with gunshot wounds believed to be from the same shooting. He is expected to survive.Warren-Loyd was pronounced dead on Friday evening. Police say they've made no arrests and are still investigating the shooting and any possible connection between the victims.Police are urging anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip online to Crime Stoppers, or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Twins Top Pitching Prospect is Posting Insane Numbers and Knocking on MLB Door
Minnesota Twins top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews is moving up to Triple A, and his numbers are absolutely insane. The post Twins Top Pitching Prospect is Posting Insane Numbers and Knocking on MLB Door appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
J.J. McCarthy yet to sign rookie contract: Potential reasons Vikings reportedly haven't had many talks with QB
There's a lot of anticipation regarding Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rookie season. But before he can play a snap in the NFL, McCarthy first must sign his rookie contract, which he has yet to do with Vikings training camp less than a week away. Minnesota has not had much conversation...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
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