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$5K reward offered for information leading to whereabouts of Nikki Anderson
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a missing 56-year-old Dakota County woman. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is offering the reward in exchange for information leading to the whereabouts of Nicole "Nikki" Anderson.Anderson was last seen around 10 a.m. on July 6 leaving her residence in Randolph Township. She left her phone, wallet, glasses and medication behind and has not been heard from since, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.Anderson's mother, Durene Mies, told WCCO that Anderson had been undergoing chemotherapy in a two-year battle with breast cancer."She can't survive very...
Washington County man sentenced to 30+ years in prison for murdering his cousin
NEWPORT, Minn. — A 39-year-old Twin Cites man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for murdering his cousin at a transit center last year.Sylvester T. Jones pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder for the Feb. 6, 2023, shooting death of 39-year-old Terrell McIntyre at the Newport Transit Center.At his plea hearing, Jones admitted to shooting McIntrye multiple times while his cousin sat in the driver's seat of an SUV.According to the criminal complaint, surveillance cameras captured Jones walking off from the vehicle, and cameras at other local businesses recorded him as he fled the area. That allowed deputies to track Jones to his home on the 1700 block of First Avenue, about four blocks south of the transit center.The county's SWAT team helped execute a search warrant that night, and Jones was arrested without incident. The sheriff's office says Jones "admitted to his involvement in his cousin's death," and investigators found a gun on his bedroom floor.Jones was sentenced to 367 months in prison and ordered to pay $8,500 in restitution for reimbursement of funeral expenses.
Minneapolis Residents Invited to Participate in Cedar Avenue Project Meeting to Shape Future of Local Infrastructure
Residents of Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis are invited to voice their opinions on the Cedar Avenue Project, a collaborative effort aimed at transforming Cedar Avenue into a safer, more accessible area for its daily users. The meeting is scheduled for today from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm at the Little Earth multipurpose room, located at 2501 Cedar Avenue South. This forum provides a space for updates on the project's progress and, more significantly, seeks the valuable feedback of the community.
Witness to History, Japanese American Sally Sudo Speaks on WWII Internment at Dakota County Event
The Dakota County Historical Society is set to offer a unique glimpse into a chapter of American history often glossed over in school textbooks. On Friday, Aug. 16 at the Sibley Historic Site, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from Sally Sudo, a Japanese American who was interned during World War II, as she shares her experiences of life in an American concentration camp. The presentation is aptly titled "Life in an American Concentration Camp: The Japanese American Experience During World War II."
Moriarty vows to press ahead with reforms despite growing backlash
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters in Minnesota’s largest county elected Mary Moriarty as their top prosecutor after she promised to deliver change in a community where George Floyd was murdered and a nationwide reckoning on racism in the criminal justice system was born. After Moriarty, a former public defender, became...
Golf ball hits mosquito treatment helicopter flying over north metro golf course; authorities investigating
OAK GROVE, Minn. — Authorities in the north metro are investigating after a golf ball struck a mosquito treatment helicopter last week.The chopper, flown by a contractor with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, landed safely in East Bethel just before 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.The pilot said they saw a golf ball "fly at the helicopter" and, upon landing, found it had been damaged, according to the sheriff's office. The pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was over the Refuge Golf Course in Oak Grove when the ball struck it. Deputies and course employees unsuccessfully attempted to...
East Bethel, Minnesota – Anoka County
A City Embracing Change While Preserving Small-Town Charm. Positioned along the bustling Highway 65 corridor in Anoka County, East Bethel is a city embracing transformation. Historically a bedroom community, strategic investments in infrastructure are opening the doors to new businesses and residential developments, bringing new vibrancy to the city. As it welcomes these opportunities, East Bethel remains committed to balanced growth, ensuring a harmonious blend of progress and Minnesota charm.
Tommies picked to finish second in PFL preseason poll
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas football team is once again expected to be one of the best in the Pioneer Football League (PFL). The Tommies were picked to finish second in the conference Preseason Poll, receiving 87 total points and one first place vote from the PFL head coaches.
Previously Injured Wrestler Spotted In Town Ahead Of Tonight’s Raw
In unfortunate news, almost four months ago, Latino World Order member Cruz Del Toro revealed on Instagram that he had undergone surgery on his arm. At the time, the wrestler wouldn’t go into specific details regarding the injury, although as he participated in Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal earlier in the month, it’s likely it was a new injury. However, with the luchador having been seen without his cast, PWInsider.com has now reported that he has been spotted in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Raw is taking place. 32-year-old Del Toro, real name Raúl Mendoza, first entered the wrestling business in 2006 and spent the next decade making his name on the Mexican independent circuit while occasionally working for AAA. Yet, his true big break would come in 2016 when he participated in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. And while he lost a first-round match to Brian Kendrick, he impressed the company enough to eventually earn a full-time contract, debuting on NXT the following year.
Walz’s star rising in Harris veepstakes with attacks on Trump, Vance
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has seen his national profile skyrocket as he becomes one of his party’s most vocal critics of the GOP in the wake of the presidential race’s shake-up. Walz, who leads a blue-leaning state that former President Trump hopes to flip this fall, snagged...
Morning storms clear out by midday, heat and humidity follow
MINNEAPOLIS — Tuesday continues a now familiar pattern of scattered storms and summer heat in Minnesota.Lingering morning storms north and south of the Twin Cities should wrap up by midday. The rest of the daywill be hot and humid, with highs in the upper 80s and heat index in the mid-90s.Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week, with highs near 90 and a heat index near 100, with storms likely later in the day.Thursday will be a bit cooler, with highs closer to average and another chance for evening storms. Temperatures jump back up again on Friday.Rain potentially returns on Sunday, and temperatures will once again drop a few degrees.
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Role in Massive National Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
Madison, WI (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a takedown of a national fentanyl trafficking organization. He was prosecuted in Wisconsin. A news release issued by the U.S. The Attorney's Office for Western Wisconsin says he entered a guilty plea in the case in the Spring.
Hail storms in Minnesota lead to huge insurance price increases
MINNEAPOLIS — Joan Hasper and Floyd Grabiel have each lived at the Windwood Condominium for a number of years. But this last year, their monthly home owner's association fees shot up. "The last year has been hell, to be honest with you," Hasper said. "Mine, when I moved in,...
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