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Police believe new wave of burglaries at high-end Twin Cities homes committed by sophisticated, possibly international ring
MINNETONKA, Minn. — With his name recognition, the burglary of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley's west metro home made headlines. But now court documents reveal he is just one of 60 victims across 12 metro cities in what police believe is a sophisticated ring targeting high-end homes for jewelry, with the burglars using "cell phone and Wi-Fi jammers, GPS trackers, surveillance cameras and rental vehicles," according to a search warrant affidavit.
😢 Seven Points | Shopping mall in Minneapolis, Minnesota 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Coach praises Tim Walz's son for helping protect other kids after shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — When the issue of gun violence came up at the vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a personal story to tell: His teenage son, Gus, had been at a sports center last year when a shooting took place. Gus Walz was at volleyball practice at...
'A historic investment': Cities along proposed Blue Line extension sign off on design
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Minneapolis, Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Brooklyn Park have now all given municipal consent on preliminary designs of the Blue Line light rail extension through their cities. The 13-mile-long project has been in the planning stages for 10 years, with officials hoping to get it up and...
U of M fraternity trying to register hundreds of students to become bone marrow, stem cell donors
MINNEAPOLIS — University of Minnesota fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon is working to sign up hundreds of college students to become bone marrow and stem cell donors. The frat has been partnering with NMDP, a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy. For years it has helped register around 1,000 students.
Man charged in fatal Minneapolis firefighter shooting pleads guilty
MINNEAPOLIS — A 29-year-old man charged in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May entered a guilty plea on Wednesday.Marquise Hammonds-Ford was charged with two illegal gun charges and one count of first-degree riot. He pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, but the other charges were dropped, court documents say. As part of the deal Hammonds-Ford faces an aggravated sentence of 6.5 years in prison, which is 1.5 years longer than the presumptive sentence for the charge.Joseph Johns, an Eden Prairie firefighter, died in the shooting on May...
Girl, 12, hurt in hit-and-run in Brooklyn Park, police say
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A 12-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run in a northern Minneapolis suburb Wednesday morning, police said.She was heading to her bus stop near 63rd and Boone avenues around 8:40 a.m. when a driver struck her, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.The girl was taken to a hospital with "moderate injuries," police said.Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a white Hyundai Sonata made between 2015 and 2019, with a missing mirror on the passenger's side. Police said the driver was a white female of unknown age.Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call police at 763-493-8222.
Minnesota law providing enhanced medical debt protections now in effect
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.On Wednesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was joined by several state lawmakers and leaders to highlight some of the new rights and protections offered by the Debt Fairness Act, which went into effect on Tuesday. Highlights from the law include a ban on reporting medical debt to credit bureaus and transferring it to spouses. It also bars health care providers from denying necessary care to patients with outstanding debt.Before the law took effect, people earning the minimum wage who had medical...
Major closures announced for Highway 55 between Plymouth and Golden Valley
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — If you've driven the stretch of Highway 55 from Plymouth to Golden Valley recently, it comes as no secret: The heavily used roadway is one of the worst in the Twin Cities metro. That will change soon with a major resurfacing project, but there will be...
Twin Tragedies in Minneapolis Prompt New Police Curfew Task Force
Minneapolis, MN (MinnesotaNow) – After two weekends of heightened violence in Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Police Department implemented an expanded safety initiative that they say dramatically curbed incidents of violence this past weekend. According to an MPD press release, the comprehensive plan, targeting curfew violators along 5th Street and...
Minneapolis Police Chief "disgusted" by negativity towards new Somalian-American and Mexican immigrant recruits
After the MPD hiring of a Somali-American and a permanent resident from Mexico, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that he’s been disgusted by all the hate that’s been directed at them and says they’ve earned their opportunities.
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