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Saint Paul Police chief uses Lowertown shooting to highlight crisis of gun violence and access
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Lowertown neighborhood in Saint Paul mourns the brutal murder of a beloved artist, the top law enforcement official in the city is using the case to highlight the crisis of gun violence both locally and nationally. Saint Paul Police Chief Axel Henry made the pointed...
Lawsuit involving Uber/Lyft drivers group goes to court
MINNEAPOLIS — Throughout the fight for higher wages waged by rideshare drivers that almost resulted in Uber and Lyft leaving the Twin Cities, Eid Ali, the president of the Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association or MULDA was always front and center. Now, six drivers including four MULDA board members are...
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.
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...
Children's book, social media blitz aim to get Black Minnesotans to the polls
ST PAUL, Minn. — A few thousand copies of a new children's book are now on book store and library shelves nationwide, in time for election season. Dr. Artika Tyner wrote the book, "Kwame Votes," which she dedicates to St. Paul's Rondo community. The author is also executive director...
St. Cloud-Based Bank Opens New Branch Location In Twin Cities
A St. Cloud-based bank has announced it has opened up a new branch down in the Twin Cities. Stearns Bank, opened its newest location today in St. Paul. The new branch will serve the Hmong community, and a press release states the new branch will also help in "driving financial inclusion."
Loon sculpture is centerpiece of revitalization project in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A massive sculpture of a loon is now gracing the corner of University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul.The Minnesota-appropriate piece of art is the latest sign of a rebirth in the area surrounding Allianz Field. The artist, Andy Scott, titled his sculpture, "The Calling."It's set to be a centerpiece of the United Village development that began with the soccer stadium the Minnesota United Loons call home."Part of the vision for the community plan for the United Village site is that the prosperity that should come out of the superblock should cascade up and down University and Snelling...
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.
November 1st Proclaimed Minnesota Beer Day, Celebration Friday
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Beer Day has been proclaimed for November 1st, but we're celebrating Friday. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says they are having a presentation of the Governor's Proclamation at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Brewing. Resolutions were passed in both the Minnesota Senate and House as well.
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