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MINNEAPOLIS – Sunday’s Juneteenth event in north Minneapolis celebrated multiple firsts. For starters, it was the first time Juneteenth is being celebrated as a federal holiday — a successful push many in Minneapolis attribute to racial justice efforts following the murder of George Floyd. Secondly, it was the first time it had been celebrated this … Read More “West Broadway Block Party celebrates Juneteenth, makes push for Black economic development” »
MINNEAPOLIS — The woman who was fatally shot while inside an RV in north Minneapolis Tuesday morning has been identified. Just before 10 a.m., the Minneapolis Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Girard Avenue North. A woman in her 40s had a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but she died at the scene, … Read More “Woman fatally shot while inside RV in north Minneapolis identified” »
MINNEAPOLIS – Police say a man driving through north Minneapolis was struck in the arm by a stray bullet Thursday afternoon. The victim, a man in his 60s, told police he was driving down Lowry Avenue North near Penn Avenue North just before 4 p.m. when he heard gunshots. His driver’s side window then shattered … Read More “Stray bullet strikes driver’s arm on busy north Minneapolis street” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Markets don’t react well to volatility, which doesn’t bode well when many Americans are increasingly anxious about an economic downturn. “The thing that is tough is that we’re human beings with emotions,” said Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst. “When markets are volatile it’s not a great time to be reactive.” READ … Read More “What You Can Do Now To Prepare For A Possible Recession – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A home was deemed uninhabitable after a fire in Minneapolis early Friday morning. According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, crews arrived at a single-story home on the 5200 block of 47th Avenue South around 1:50 a.m. They searched the “cluttered” home and found a fire in the back corner of the house. Credit: … Read More “Minneapolis Home Declared Uninhabitable After Overnight Fire – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Police say that around 3:20 a.m., they found a car in the median of the 1500 block of Nicollet Avenue, and the driver had been shot. He died at the scene. Credit: CBS Later, officers learned that … Read More “1 Killed, 1 Injured In Minneapolis Shooting – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Carjackings have plagued communities across the Twin Cities, but investigators say the surge is starting to subside. Many times, rideshare drivers were the targets. Shaheen Yasir has been a full-time Lyft driver for three years. He says safety is a constant concern. READ MORE: Police: Man In His 30s Killed In N. … Read More “Rideshare Carjackings Plummet In Minneapolis, St. Paul – WCCO” »
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) With the start of spring just a few weeks away, a nationwide shortage of lifeguards is forcing some pools and beaches to make changes. “We’re at a breaking point right now, trying to staff everything,” said Maple Grove Community Center Manager Angie Dehn. READ MORE: Former Minneapolis officer gets 3 years … Read More “Lifeguard shortages strengthen shortened hours, employment incentives – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – What we are about to share will probably make you shake your head in disbelief. Robbers took a van but left something ridiculous when they dropped it hours later. READ MORE: A look at how we get to skyrocketing gas prices It happened last month in the Field neighborhood of Minneapolis when … Read More “Bungling Thief leaves a password-free mobile phone in a stolen van – WCCO” »
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) The state lawsuit against two former Minneapolis police officers charged with George Floyd’s death has been postponed to next year. On Monday, a court in Hennepin County ruled that the trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng will continue until the morning of January 5, with the election of the jury beginning … Read More “State lawsuit delayed for Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng until January 2023 – WCCO” »
