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A mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis left one woman dead and four men injured, with one victim fully paralyzed. Zyere Jakye Porter, 23, faces charges including second-degree murder and attempted murder for allegedly firing from a car during the attack on June 1. Police recovered approximately 130 shell casings and described the scene as resembling a "war zone."
A 24-year-old woman died in a Minneapolis hospital after being shot while driving on Interstate 394. The incident, described as a "roll up shooting," left her sister seeking assistance for the woman's two young children. Authorities have vowed to pursue justice for the families affected by this gun violence.
New Timberwolves and Lynx owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore plan to replace the 35-year-old Target Center with a new arena, potentially outside downtown Minneapolis. They aim to create an entertainment district that generates revenue for the teams while ensuring the project does not rely on taxpayer dollars.
A 23-year-old man faces murder charges following a mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on June 1, which resulted in one death and five injuries. Stageina Whiting, 23, died from a gunshot wound while attending a gathering at the park. Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed hope that the arrest brings justice to the victims and their families.
Major roadwork will close parts of Interstates 94, 35W, and 494 in the Twin Cities from Friday night to Monday morning, complicating travel during the weekend. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is removing bridges and making repairs, impacting detour routes already congested by other projects. Motorists should plan ahead and allow extra time for travel, especially with the annual TC Pride festival occurring downtown.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office released a sketch of a man found dead near Target Field on June 13. The victim, described as a Black male aged 15 to 30, was discovered unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Authorities seek public assistance for identification, urging anyone with information to contact them.
Brooklyn overtook Minneapolis as the top big city for biking, according to a report by PeopleForBikes. Despite the ranking change, urban planners argue that Minneapolis' biking infrastructure continues to improve, driven by ongoing projects like protected bike lanes. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul need to enhance bike access to transit, which received the lowest scores in the report.
A 40-year-old woman died after jumping into White Bear Lake and failing to resurface for 40 minutes. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatched a dive team, which located her, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities have not yet released her identity.
A 24-year-old man was shot and killed in Bloomington early Sunday morning following an altercation outside a home. Witnesses reported a fight involving several men before one individual opened fire, injuring the victim multiple times. Police are investigating the incident but have made no arrests.
Local governments in the Twin Cities have created a fragmented system with over 140 cities, complicating regional planning on issues like housing and transportation. Experts argue for a stronger, more accountable regional government, particularly the Metropolitan Council, to address these challenges. The lack of collaboration among cities may hinder effective development and resource management.