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Mother Mourning Teen Killed By Stray Bullet Says Son’s Case Is ‘On Hold’
By Susan-Elizabeth LittlefieldJune 28, 2021 at 10:06 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Crime is up in Minneapolis, and the mother of one of the recent young victims says the search for her son’s killer is on hold. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Enger, a young car enthusiast, was killed earlier this month while watching a street race in Minneapolis. Someone fired a gun and a stray bullet it him. His mother told WCCO she recently got more sad news about the unsolved case.
Minnesota Weather: Temperatures Could Hit 100 Degrees On Day 8 Of Heat Wave
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 10, 2021 at 7:44 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thursday will mark Day 8 of an early June heat wave that’s settled over Minnesota, and some communities could record their hottest temperatures yet. Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that afternoon highs will climb into the upper 90s, adding that some areas of southwestern Minnesota could hit the triple digits.
Man Fatally Shot In West St. Paul
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 10, 2021 at 5:29 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in West St. Paul. The city’s police department says the shooting happened around 9 p.m. at Thompson County Park. Responding officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, and emergency crews rushed him to a hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Investigators believe this was a targeted shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.
Driver With Warrant Leads Authorities On Chase Through North Metro
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 7:26 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities say a man with an outstanding warrant led law enforcement on a chase from Coon Rapids to Brooklyn Park Wednesday afternoon. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said the chase began around 2:15 p.m. when a detective with the Anoka-Hennepin Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force recognized the man driving near Foley and Egret boulevards. The detective called a Coon Rapids police officer for help.
Kevin Ingles Dies Trying To Save Children From St. Louis River
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 7:09 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Wisconsin man died while trying to save two children from the St. Louis River Wednesday afternoon. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the body of 31-year-old Kevin Ingles of Superior was recovered around 5:20 p.m. The sheriff’s office and several other agencies responded to the river near Boy Scout Landing just before 2 p.m. Two children, ages 5 and 8, had been struggling in the water.
2 Men Critically Injured In Minneapolis Gas Station Shooting
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 6:37 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two men are in critical condition after being shot late Wednesday afternoon outside of a Minneapolis gas station. City officials say it happened at about 4:40 p.m. near the Holiday store on the 1600 block of Washington Avenue, in the Seven Corners area. Officers treated the victims at the scene until EMS workers arrived. The men were taken to HCMC.
Ruling On Noor Conviction Could Mean More Charges For Ex-MPD Officers In George Floyd’s Death
By Esme MurphyJune 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A lawyer for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor has asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn his third-degree murder conviction in the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The decision could have a potential impact on other cases. At a remote hearing, the defense asked that Mohammed Noor’s murder conviction be tossed.
Bicyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Duluth
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 5:52 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A 45-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV while riding in Duluth Wednesday. The woman was heading southbound on Highway 23 when she was hit by a 30-year-old woman also heading southbound in her Yukon SUV, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The state patrol said the SUV struck the bicycle from behind, seriously injuring the rider. The 45-year-old was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Minnehaha Academy’s Chet Holmgren Named Gatorade Boys Basketball Player Of The Year
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 5:09 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnehaha Academy’s Chet Holmgren has been named the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Jalen Suggs, who played high school basketball at Minnehaha and is a top NBA draft prospect after playing a year at Gonzaga, surprised Holmgren with the news Wednesday. His family, coaches and teammates delivered him the trophy. He’s the first Minnesotan student-athlete to win the award in its 36-year history.
Minnesota Wild Name St. Paul Native Ray Shero Senior Advisor To GM Bill Guerin
June 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced Wednesday that veteran hockey executive Ray Shero will be his senior advisor. Shero, 58, most recently served as executive vice president and general manager for the New Jersey Devils from May 2015 to January 2020 — when he was replaced by assistant general manager Tom Fitzgerald. Before that, he spent eight seasons in the same role for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a team that won the Stanley Cup in 2009.
‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Arrives Thursday Morning, But Will Minnesota See It?
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 1:55 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/CBS News) — Last month’s “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse was hardly the only exciting celestial event of the season. Thursday morning will bring an even bigger spectacle — a rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse. On June 10, skywatchers in parts across the world will be able to view the eclipse. Though, as always, some places will be more ideal than others, and some will miss out entirely.
Crews Battle Fire At North Minneapolis Duplex
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 1:58 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis fire crews are battling a blaze on the city’s north side Wednesday afternoon. According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, the second floor of a two-story duplex on the 1500 block of Russell Avenue North was burning. Firefighters have completed a search of the duplex, and the bulk of it has been extinguished. A second alarm was called “for extra personnel due to the hot weather,” the department said.
Fmr. DOC Officer Randy Beehler Sentenced To Jail For Sexually Assaulting Inmate, Will Have To Register As Predatory Offender
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 12:58 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 54-year-old Foley man has been sentenced to several months in jail for sexually assaulting a female inmate while he worked as a corrections transport officer. According to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, Randy Beehler was specifically sentenced on Wednesday to 120 days in jail — about 4 months — and seven years of probation. He will also have to participate in a sex offender treatment program and register as a predatory offender.
Lawsuit Accuses St. Cloud Law Firm Boss Of Firing Pro-Trump Employees
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 12:50 pm ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Three former partners at a St. Cloud law firm are suing the firm’s president after he fired them and other employees he felt supported former President Donald Trump. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday that William Kain, Margaret Henehan and Kelsey Quarberg are alleging wrongful termination. According to the lawsuit, the three were partners at the Kain and Scott law firm.
Boy’s Body Recovered From Mississippi River Downstream From Where Ashok Pradhan Went Missing
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 12:36 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities say the body of a boy was found Wednesday morning in the Mississippi River in St. Paul downstream from where crews were searching for 12-year-old Ashok Pradhan. The Ramsey County Water Patrol says the body was found around 10:15 a.m. near the Lilydale boat launch. The identity of the body has yet to be released.
Crews Continue Search For Ashok Pradhan, 12, In Mississippi River Near St. Paul
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 9:59 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Crews continued searching Tuesday for a boy who went missing Monday in the Mississippi River near St. Paul. The search is centered at Hidden Falls Regional Park, just north of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Relatives identified the child as 12-year-old Ashok Pradhan of St. Paul. They say he was playing with his father and sister in the water late Monday afternoon when the river’s current swept him away.
Minnetrista Declares Water Emergency As Heat Wave Drags On
By Marielle MohsJune 9, 2021 at 12:19 pm MINNETRISTA, Minn. (WCCO) — This unusually hot weather is creating a large increase in demand for water. The city of Minnetrista has declared a water emergency. Residents are encouraged to be more efficient using water inside, and an outdoor water ban means no watering lawns, washing vehicles or filling pools. The ban went into effect Tuesday. The city water tower is low and water needs to be reserved for potential fires.
Minnesota Weather: Twin Cities Heat Wave Stretches Into 7th Day
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 11:58 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A heat wave in the Twin Cities will officially turn a week old, as Wednesday will mark seven straight days of 90-plus degree weather. A heat advisory remains in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. WCCO Meteorologist Riley O’Connor said the Twin Cities averages 13 days of 90-degree weather a year, meaning the area is already halfway to its average.
COVID In Minnesota: 8 More Deaths Reported As Rate Of New Cases Dips Below Caution Threshold
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 11:09 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination rate has plateaued, the rates of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward. On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 150 new cases of the virus and eight more deaths. The state’s cumulative case count now stands at 603,144 while the death toll has reached 7,477.
George Floyd Murder: Trial For Ex-MPD Officers Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao Scheduled For March 7
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 10:07 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The trial date has been set for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. According to Hennepin County court records, the state trial for J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao is slated for March 7, 2022. Jury selection will start the following day, with opening statements set for March 28.
2 In 3 Say They Can’t Sleep If They Know A Bug’s In Their Home
How comfortable are you with the idea of sharing your living space … with little creatures with more than two legs? A new survey commissioned by Zevo shows 69% of people say they can’t sleep if they know there’s an insect in their home. The bugs that bug the most are roaches, followed by spiders, ants, and mosquitos. Click here for more information.
3 Young Adults File Federal Lawsuit, Sue For Right To Carry Guns In Minnesota
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 8:39 am MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three young adults have filed a federal lawsuit alleging Minnesota’s minimum age of 21 to carry a gun is unconstitutional. Kristin Worth, Austin Dye and Axel Anderson filed the action on Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday. Three gun groups — the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition — joined them on the complaint.
Wisconsin Republicans Seek To Shield State Gun Owners
June 9, 2021 at 7:37 am MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Future federal laws that would ban or restrict the use of guns could not be enforced in Wisconsin under a Republican-backed bill up for approval in the state Assembly Wednesday. The measure is part of a national wave of similar proposals intended to resist new gun control measures. The bills are a reaction from Republicans to a push from President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress to tighten gun control laws.
Sun Country Adding More Direct Flights To Vacation Spots This Fall
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 9, 2021 at 7:14 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sun Country Airlines announced Tuesday its return to non-stop flights to certain vacation destinations and extended services for the fall. The Minnesota-based discount airline says it’ll again offer flights to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in Mississippi and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana. Additionally, there’ll be new direct service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
Mystics Hold Off Lynx In 85-81 Win
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 9:27 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — Tina Charles scored 31 points and the Washington Mystics held off the Minnesota Lynx for an 85-81 win on Tuesday night. Charles had four points in the final minute for the Mystics (3-5), a wide-open layup off a midcourt inbounds play at 22.3 seconds and a pair of free throws with 6.4 seconds left. Myisha Hines-Allen added 19 points, Ariel Atkins scored 17, and Natasha Cloud had 11 points, eight assists and a career-high six steals.
Body Cameras Approved For Wisconsin State Troopers
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 9:30 pm MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some Wisconsin State Patrol troopers would be equipped with body cameras under a vote Tuesday by the Republican-controlled state budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee approved only a portion of the funding for body cameras that Gov. Tony Evers requested. Evers wanted $700,000 in funding annually to pay for 500 cameras and to store data over five years.
Missing: Logan James Mittelsteadt, 17, May Be In Chisago Lakes-Forest Lake Area
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 8:08 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a missing 17-year-old boy. Logan James Mittelsteadt was last seen leaving his home Monday at about 4 p.m., and he may be in the Chisago Lakes-Forest Lake area. Logan James Mittelsteadt (credit: Chisago Co. Sheriff)) Mittelsteadt is described as standing 6-feet tall and weighing about 275 pounds. His hair has pink highlights, and may be worn in a Mohawk or pony tail.
St. Cloud Woman Injured In Rollover Hit-And-Run
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 5:57 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A St. Cloud woman received only minor injuries when another driver struck her vehicle and it rolled over Tuesday afternoon. The other driver fled before authorities arrived, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. The crash happened on the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue Northeast just after 1 p.m. Police said a 39-year-old woman’s vehicle was hit by driver in a black Buick sedan. The woman’s car rolled and landed on its roof.
Police Investigating After Suspect Steals $18K In Scrap Silver From Owatonna Business
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 2:56 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Owatonna police are investigating after a suspect stole an estimated $18,000 in scrap silver from a business earlier this month. According to police, a male suspect entered a building of Viracon, an architectural glass fabricator, and stole about 40 pounds in scrap silver. The suspect entered the building at around 3:30 a.m. on June 2.
Wis. Pharmacist Who Ruined COVID Vaccine Doses Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 2:48 pm MILWAUKEE (AP) — A former pharmacist in Wisconsin who intentionally ruined more than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been sentenced to three years in prison. Steven Brandenburg, of Grafton, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in February to two felony counts of attempting to tamper with a consumer product.
St. Paul Public Schools Cancels Last Few Days Of Class Due To Heat
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 2:15 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — All St. Paul Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the school year due to the hot weather. School officials made the announcement Tuesday, saying the decision was made in the best interest of the health and safety of students and staff. It means the schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Classes are canceled and students will not switch to distance learning for these days, but they will be able to turn in assignments.
Vikings Add Amari Henderson To Crowded Cornerback Unit
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 1:48 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings added an 11th cornerback to their roster Tuesday with the signing of Amari Henderson. Henderson, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie in 2020, tried out for the Vikings last month during their rookie minicamp.
Charges: Man Drove Drunk With 1-Year-Old Child Unfastened In Car Seat
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 1:41 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 27-year-old northern Minnesota man is accused of driving drunk early Sunday morning in South St. Paul with his 1-year-old child unfastened in a car seat. Rafael Tula, of Hibbing, is charged with gross misdemeanor counts of driving while intoxicated and child endangerment, court documents filed in Dakota County show.
1 Seriously Injured In Stabbing In Minneapolis; 2 In Custody
Minnesota Weather: Blistering Heat, Incessant Sun Continue This WeekMinnesota's hot streak is going to stretch over most of the next work week, and the only relief in sight is that the weekend looks to only see highs in the upper 80s. Heat Causes 15 Minneapolis Public Schools To Move To Distance LearningThe district said on Twitter 15 schools will learn remotely Tuesday through Thursday.
Report: Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Absent From Start Of Mandatory Minicamp, Now Officially A Holdout
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 11:23 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is officially a holdout after missing the kickoff of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, according to a report. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Rodgers wasn’t present at the beginning of the 8:30 a.m. team meeting.
COVID In Minnesota: Just Over 60% Of Minnesotans 16+ Are Fully Vaccinated
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 11:17 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is slowing pushing forward. The latest figures from state health officials show that just over 60% of Minnesotans 16 and older have completed their vaccine series. The state is aiming to hit the 70% threshold by next month. Meanwhile, trends for new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to decline from a surge in early April.
Kendra Durnan, 18, Dies After Hitting Elk In Colorado
June 8, 2021 at 10:11 am CASTLE PINES, Colo. (AP) — A Minnesota woman is dead after she hit a elk in Colorado. KCNC-TV reported that 18-year-old Kendra Durnan of Buffalo was traveling south on Interstate 25 near Castle Pines early Monday morning when she hit an elk running across the highway. The Colorado State Patrol told the television station that Durnan’s car was damaged so badly she couldn’t drive it. She stepped out of the car and was hit by another vehicle.
Man, 19, Dies After Being Struck By Car In On Highway 169 Near Zimmerman
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 7:48 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 19-year-old man was fatally struck by a car early Monday morning in central Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. on northbound Highway 169, just north of Zimmerman. Investigators say Joshua Bartlett, of Princeton, walked out from the highway’s center median and was struck in the left lane by a Chevrolet Impala. Bartlett died at the scene.
Lifeguard Shortage Leaving Some Minnesota Pools, Beaches Unsupervised
By Jeff WagnerJune 7, 2021 at 10:53 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Jumping in feet first isn’t just a phrase at the Ridgedale YMCA. It’s part of the training to ensure a group of avid swimmers can soon fill an essential need, according to aquatics director Meagan Matrejek.
Ramsey Co. Sheriff Bob Fletcher Pulls Deputies From US Marshals Fugitive Task Force Until Body Cams Are Allowed
By WCCO-TV StaffJune 8, 2021 at 8:29 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says he has pulled deputies from the U.S. Marshals Service’s Fugitive Task Force until body cameras are allowed. On Monday, the sheriff’s office sent out a release announcing that the U.S. Marshals Service agreed to allow local law enforcement to wear body cameras while on the task force.
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