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Motorcyclist Loses His Life in Crash on Twin Cities Freeway
Little Canada, MN (KROC-AM News)- A motorcyclist lost his life in a crash on a freeway in the Twin Cities on Wednesday. The State Patrol responded to the fatality around 3 p.m. Two people were in an SUV that the motorcycle hit. The deadly motorcycle crash happened at the Hwy....
Twin Cities police agencies tying dozens of high-end burglaries to crime ring
MINNEAPOLIS — An investigative document has new details about a burglary ring targeting high-end homes around the Twin Cities.WCCO reported last week on how Orono police warned families about organized groups behind a string of burglaries in the west metro. Now, a new document reveals around 12 different law-enforcement agencies have been working together to investigate more than 60 similar burglaries since last November. The document mentions burglaries in these communities:EaganEdinaFridleyMedinaMinneapolisMinnetonkaMinnetristaOronoRichfieldThe suspects are breaking in glass doors and windows, and primarily stealing jewelry with the aid of tools like cellphone or Wi-Fi jammers, GPS trackers and surveillance cameras. Law enforcement also says the criminals are traveling in rental cars with out-of-state license plates. A suspect in a rental car was recently spending time in all of these cities as well. Law enforcement officials recommend installing security alarms and keeping indoor lights turned on to make it look like you're at home. And of course, lock your doors.
Man who shot, killed 19-year-old at Brooklyn Park party found guilty
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A man who fatally shot a 19-year-old in the chest during a party in Brooklyn Park last June was found guilty on Friday.Daniel Walker, 32, was charged with second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. Court documents say Walker thought there was a bounty on his head and preemptively shot the young man, who he believed was going to collect it.Witnesses said Walker shot the teenager in a garage on the 9500 block of Thomas Avenue North "without provocation." The victim died of a single gunshot wound to the chest.Walker had multiple robbery convictions and was on parole at the time of the shooting, court records said.
North Minneapolis voters split on who they're going to vote for
MINNEAPOLIS — Outside the busy kitchen at Wendy House of Soul, there was enthusiasm.Northside resident Tiara Brown shared her thoughts on Kamala Harris. "Oh I like her," said Brown. "She's speaking the truth."Though, Brown has her own concerns about this election season, mostly when it comes to inflation and negative campaign rhetoric. "I think overall respect for people is important just how you talk to people and treat people," said Brown. "I think Kamala Harris addresses my concerns based on all the issues that I mentioned."National polls show Harris still has a ways to go to get to President Biden's...
Bus driver paying it forward after he says job offer saved his life
MINNEAPOLIS — Teron Hess is living his best life. He believes he was called to drive for Metro Transit. "It's the people, honestly. The customers, the community I serve, that's the best part," he saidHess strives to be the best resource he can be for the community he serves. "If I see someone who is struggling with something, whether they are homeless or have issues with addiction, I try to steer them as best I can to the resources that are available," he said.Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation...
Forgotten MN History: Minnesota’s First KFC Store Is Still Standing
Have you ever wondered what a building used to be when you look at it? I worked in an old piano factory during my time in Southern Minnesota, and much like the song says, Time Marches On. One older Minnesota building that is still standing, was home to Minnesota's first physical KFC Store, and remained unchanged for nearly 30 years. Here's the story behind this quirky Minnesota building along Hennepin Ave.
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