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Police have not made any arrests following the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Ryan Anthony Nabors while he rode a scooter in Minneapolis on July 4. Nabors, who leaves behind two young children, is mourned by family members who highlight the impact of gun violence in the community. Authorities are urging the public to provide information as they investigate whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Union workers at HCMC demand Hennepin County officials investigate allegations of discrimination and retaliation against employees. Hospital leadership denies these claims, asserting that they address worker complaints promptly. Workers express concerns about a culture of harassment, particularly affecting women of color.
Minneapolis City Council approved a new ordinance establishing a minimum price of $25 for e-cigarettes to combat youth vaping. The move follows previous anti-smoking laws aimed at reducing tobacco use among young people, who are more sensitive to price changes. Council members emphasized the need to prevent youth from starting to use tobacco products.
The Minneapolis City Council approved a $12 million contract for NovoaGlobal to implement a traffic camera system targeting speeders, with potential expansion to red-light enforcement. The pilot program aims to enhance traffic safety, responding to speeding concerns linked to 11 of 14 fatal crashes last year. Cameras could be operational by August, with locations based on crash data.
Neighbors in Loring Park are raising $2.6 million to repair the Berger Fountain, which has been dry for five years due to leaks. The community aims to revitalize the fountain and its surroundings, with plans for a plaza and improved accessibility, hoping to complete the project by 2027.
Marquez Demar Hill-Turnipseed, 23, faces charges for two counts of second-degree murder and three counts of attempted second-degree murder following a mass shooting at Boom Island Park that left one woman dead and four men injured. Police recovered approximately 130 shell casings and believe at least nine guns were fired during the incident. Hill-Turnipseed admitted to shooting at a vehicle with a passenger who was later identified as the victim, Stageina Whiting.
Two men face first-degree drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized nearly 900 pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis, linked to Mexican cartels. The drugs were discovered in a storage unit, prompting a broader investigation into transnational trafficking operations. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty emphasized the devastating impact of such a large quantity of illicit drugs on the community.
A cyberattack has forced Housing in Action, a nonprofit developer in north Minneapolis, to pause all construction and repair work after hackers stole nearly $800,000 from its accounts. The organization is collaborating with law enforcement to investigate the theft and is seeking financial support to mitigate the impact on affordable housing in the community.
Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge will reopen on August 9 after over a year of repairs, ahead of schedule. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature food trucks and entertainment to celebrate the event. The $38.5 million project aimed to enhance the bridge's structural condition, which was closed in sections since spring 2024.
A Fourth of July ATV crash in Emily, Minnesota, severely injured a 37-year-old man and left a 12-year-old boy with minor injuries. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office suspects alcohol contributed to the crash, which remains under investigation. First responders airlifted the man to a Duluth-area hospital for treatment.