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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.
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.
Thousands of homes in Beltrami County remain without power following a severe storm that caused significant damage over the weekend. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with some customers facing up to a week without electricity. Emergency management officials have issued a tornado watch as additional severe weather looms.
Traffic congestion in the Twin Cities has become a frustration for drivers, particularly on key routes like I-94 and Crosstown Hwy. 62. Despite perceptions of worsening conditions, data shows congestion levels have only slightly decreased compared to previous years. Key factors include construction and increased commuter traffic as workers return to offices.
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.
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.
An extreme heat warning affected the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota as temperatures soared to a record 96 degrees on Saturday. Officials urged residents, especially vulnerable populations, to take precautions against the heat. Vendors and community centers braced for increased demand as families sought relief from the sweltering conditions.
A man received an 8 ½ year prison sentence for using a "ghost gun" in a drive-by shooting that killed 18-year-old Javon Jarule Stevenson in Minneapolis. Amariaun Antonio Thomas Thornton, 22, pleaded guilty to aiding an offender, leading to the dismissal of more serious charges. He is expected to serve just over five years in prison before supervised release.