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Man charged after shooting outside Minneapolis mosque
MINNEAPOLIS — The man who police believe shot someone outside a Minneapolis mosque is now facing multiple felony charges. It happened Monday outside of Masjid An-Nur mosque following evening prayers. According to the criminal complaint, 75-year-old Abdul Kareem was leaving the mosque when he saw a drug deal happening outside. He approached the van and said they could not sell drugs there. The driver drove away, but the complaint states he drove back and shot Kareem.
Police Search for Armed Robber at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex
Police departments from around the Twin Cities northwest metro swarmed a Brooklyn Park apartment complex Thursday night trying to catch an armed robber. Brooklyn Park police say officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the Autumn Ridge Apartments, located at 6328 Boone Ave. N., on a report of someone robbed at gunpoint.
Vikings Veteran on the Roster Bubble Gets Praise from Coach for Versatility, Energy, and Brains
Brian Flores is a believer in Jihad Ward. The Vikings veteran was the recipient of some effusive praise from the defensive coordinator. To be fair, a good portion of the presser was dominated by the coach’s response to Tua Tagovailoa’s criticisms, so it was likely a welcome reprieve to switch gears by praising one of his current players. Even still, the sense one gets from Flores’ response is that Mr. Ward has a role to play for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
Wayzata Volleyball Loses Season Opener to Rogers
The Wayzata volleyball team lost for the first time since October 2022, falling to Rogers three sets to one in the season-opening match for both teams. The Trojans- unbeaten last season and the four-time defending state champions- won the first set 25-23 after falling behind 22-14. But the Royals, ranked...
Prep Football Training Camp Report: Armstrong
The Armstrong football team returns much of its firepower on offense from a 2023 team that reached the state class AAAAA playoffs. Quarterback Dawson Franke, running back Kevon Johnson, guard Luke Pappas, and wide receiver/defensive back Gideon Breker are some of the top returners. The Falcons are younger on defense...
Highly touted UDFA may find himself on the Vikings roster bubble
Injuries are part of the game- the Vikings might know better than anyone right now- but things become more complicated when you’re a UDFA. UCLA standout and undrafted rookie Gabriel Murphy was on a tear early on in training camp and in the preseason. But after suffering an undisclosed injury, Murphy hasn’t been seen for a little while.
Appeals court will weigh in on defamation case against Minneapolis police chief
A three-judge panel has agreed to hear an appeal from the city of Minneapolis in the defamation lawsuit against police Chief Brian O’Hara. Former police officer Tyler Timberlake sued O’Hara and the city last year alleging the chief defamed and wrongfully fired him. Timberlake was let go after details surfaced about a use-of-force incident he was involved in at a previous job.
'Little bulldog' Brandon Powell a big Vikings X-factor as WR embraces Midwest, 2024 Super Bowl hopes
EAGAN, Minn. -- Justin Jefferson is the face of the Minnesota Vikings, and the headliner of one of the most talented wide receiver groups in the NFL. Everywhere he goes, he is noticed. Not only for the sparkle of a necklace afforded by one of the richest contracts in league history, but for the playful personality that's summoned a national spotlight to a franchise still devoid of Super Bowl luster.
Director Christopher Wray visits Bismarck Resident Agency of FBI
(BISMARCK) – The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visited the Bismarck Resident Agency of the Minneapolis Field of the FBI on Thursday. Director Christopher Wray met with employees, as well as a number of key law enforcement, military, academia, and private sector partners from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to discuss the Bureau’s work in the region and affirm their continued commitment to working with their partners.
Crump leaving Minnetonka for Florida school
Ranked fourth nationally in her class, she is transferring to Montverde Academy, which will be her third high school program in five years. Aaliyah Crump shoots a three-pointer over Hopkins guard London Harris during the Class 4A state championship game. (Alex Kormann, Star Tribune)
Hopkins man sentenced to prison for murdering ex-girlfriend
HOPKINS, Minn. — A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse.On Friday morning, 39-year-old Matthew Brenneman of Hopkins was sentenced to 286 months in prison — nearly 24 years — for second-degree murder, which he pleaded guilty to last month. He was originally charged with two counts of second-degree murder and later indicted with first-degree murder. He was given credit for a year and a day already served. Brenneman killed 33-year-old Danicka Bergeson inside her apartment last summer. Before the sentencing, Bergeson's mother said...
St. Louis Park man receives 6-year sentence for fatal crash on Hwy 55
MINNEAPOLIS — A man who killed a 68-year-old woman on the highway after already receiving a second chance from a judge was sentenced to prison Friday morning. Judge William Koch sentenced David Boll, 50, to six and a half years in prison for the death of 68-year-old Catie Caron.
NEXT Weather Alert for excessive heat on Sunday, Monday
MINNEAPOLIS — Saturday kicks off a hot and steamy first weekend for the Minnesota State Fair, with Sunday and Monday both declared NEXT Weather Alert days.Expect plenty of sunshine on Saturday with highs back into the mid-80s in the Twin Cities. A stray shower is possible late in the evening through early Sunday. Temps will reach close to 90 degrees on Sunday and should break into the low-90s on Monday. An excessive heat warning will be in effect in the metro between 1 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday. Heat index values will be between 100-107 degrees during both days in the metro, with nighttime lows only down into the mid-70s.A front could also bring rain chances late Monday into Tuesday.Temps will drop a touch into the mid-80s by mid-week with another round of rain is possible on Thursday.
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