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A man in his 40s was shot and killed in broad daylight Saturday in south Minneapolis, prompting police to arrest a suspect in his 20s hours later. Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the violence and urged witnesses to come forward as investigators continue to piece together the incident. This shooting follows another homicide in the area on the same day.
A memorial bench honoring Melissa Ann Lee and Barbara Ann Foshaug was dedicated Saturday at French Regional Park in Plymouth. The girls were abducted and murdered in 1963, and no one was ever convicted of the crime. The installation follows a recent investigation that reignited interest in the unsolved case.
A charge against Tianna Yorahee, 19, was dismissed in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed Andre Zedrick Steward, 52, in Minneapolis last summer. Her sister, Victoria Nevada Yorahee, 26, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide and received a sentence of slightly more than 3½ years. The crash, which occurred while Victoria was driving at high speeds, resulted in Steward's death after he was struck by their SUV.
New unions are forming at Minnesota colleges, including the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, as workers respond to federal policy changes and inflation concerns. Medical residents and graduate students at these institutions are organizing around issues such as wages and working conditions, reflecting a national trend in higher education unionization.
A man in his 20s died from a gunshot wound in Minneapolis early Saturday morning after an argument escalated into violence. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near East Phillips Park, and are seeking information from the public. No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning.
DJ Justin “Juice” Marshall was shot and killed early Friday in south Minneapolis, marking a tragic end to his 37th birthday. Friends and colleagues mourned his loss, describing him as a beloved community figure who often performed for local events at a reduced rate to support children. His death has left a significant void in the community, according to those who knew him.
Minneapolis police confirmed that Sgt. Mark Hanneman, who killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid, has been reassigned from leading the department’s use-of-force training unit. Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated the reassignment aims to maintain community trust while reforming policing practices. Hanneman will now assist in building a new officer wellness unit.
A man was fatally shot early Friday in Minneapolis after a suspect exited a vehicle and fired at him. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of W. Franklin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue S., and no arrests have been made.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer attributed two violent incidents in the Twin Cities to "Somali gangs," drawing backlash from local Somali American and Islamic organizations. Despite these claims, court documents do not establish a direct link to gangs in the incidents, which involved a basketball game assault and a graduation shooting.
Minneapolis officials abandoned efforts to dismantle a homeless encampment on private property after a standoff with the property owner, Hamoudi Sabri. The camp, housing about 50 residents, defies the city's anti-camping ordinance and has drawn public health concerns due to unsafe conditions.