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Woman shot, killed near Union Depot in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A woman was shot and killed near St. Paul's Union Depot on Wednesday evening.St. Paul police say they were called to the 200 block of Kellogg Boulevard around 5:18 p.m. They had heard reports of multiple gunshots. They found a woman suffering from apparent gunshot injuries, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Officials say they believe a suspect fled the area in a vehicle, and are still gathering information about the events that led up to the shooting. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call St. Paul police.Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative said in a Facebook post that the victim who was shot and killed was a member of the collective. They were working on an art project outside the building at the time of the shooting."We don't have a lot of information right now, but we are working closely with the authorities to resolve this tragic event," the cooperative said in a statement. "Our community is in shock and grief as we grapple with the unimaginable."Wednesday evening's shooting is the city's 19th homicide of 2024. At this time in 2023, there had been 24 homicides in St. Paul.
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....
Do You Know About the St. Paul “Welcome Mat” for Mobsters?
History is interesting to me. Learning about how things transpired that set up how we do things now can be fun to learn about and get an idea of why certain things are the way they are. One area I have a particular interest in is mob related stories and...
Mushroom dispensary to open in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — At Wonderland Mushroom Dispensary on Grand Avenue, several types of fungi fill the store.Co-founders Steven Brown and Logan Fleischman are serious about mushrooms and how they can benefit people's health."Mushrooms have been used for centuries. Some of them have been used over 4,000 years and we're just kind of unlocking the power of mushrooms through different formats now," said Brown.Instead of powders and capsules, they sell mushroom-infused gummies, tinctures, and drinks. While some products are labeled "magic mushroom" or "Tripz", they don't include psilocybin, which is the ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms that makes people hallucinate and is...
LOVE: Minnesota Shelter Saved From Closure by Anonymous Donor
With winter weather encroaching (no really, it's bound to happen), our state's most vulnerable citizens will need a warm and safe place to stay. A shelter with a bed is one of those bare-minimums that can save a life. A shelter in Minneapolis was set to permanently close in just...
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.
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...
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