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Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting of Bystander

One of the men shot at the other man and missed, hitting the bystander in the hip

August 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minneapolis police are investigating the shooting of a bystander near a downtown bus stop. Authorities said the man happened to be standing near two other men who were arguing last night around 7 o’clock. One of the men shot at the other man and missed, hitting the bystander in the hip. A police spokeswoman said the…

Arradondo Chosen as Minneapolis Police Chief

He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau's term, which runs through January of 2019

August 18, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minneapolis Police Department has officially hired its new police chief. The city council approved interim police chief, Medaria Arradondo, to take over the role on a permanent basis. He will serve the rest of former chief Janee Harteau’s term, which runs through January of 2019. Arradondo said he is ready to help the city heal…

Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis Storage Facility Deemed Self-Defense

The Hennepin County attorney's office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense

August 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNETONKA, Minn. — A man involved in a fatal shooting at a storage facility in a Minneapolis suburb last month won’t face charges. The Hennepin County attorney’s office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense. He was killed June 23 at Public Mini Storage in Minnetonka. Luetzow died of a gunshot wound to the head and…

Tuesday Marks 10th Anniversary of I35 W Bridge Collapse

The bridge collapse over the Mississippi River took the lives of 13 people and injured 145 others

July 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Governor Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday at all state and federal buildings in the state. The bridge collapse over the Mississippi River took the lives of 13 people and injured 145 others. In…

Family of Justine Damond Sets Up Memorial Fund

Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July 15 after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault

July 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Justine Ruszczyk Damond MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The family of an Australian woman killed by a Minneapolis police officer has set up a memorial fund in her honor. The Justine Damond Social Justice Fund will support causes that were important to Justine, including those that promote equal treatment and opportunities for everyone. Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July…

Woman Stabbed in Parking Ramp Near Target Field Dies

The July 15 stabbing happened in Ramp B near Target Field

July 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A 31-year-old woman who was stabbed during a robbery in a Minneapolis parking ramp has died. The July 15 stabbing happened in Ramp B near Target Field. Forty-four-year-old Benjamin Love was arrested in the case, and charges against him were upgraded Wednesday to include second-degree murder. Love is being held in the Hennepin County Jail on $1…

Medaria “Rondo” Arrandondo: The New Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department

The mayor's pick has 28 years of experience with the force. KMSP Fox 9's Iris Perez has this Story from Minneapolis

July 24, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — With Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau out, many people are already talking about the man Mayor Betsy Hodges has nominated to become the new chief. Medaria Arrandondo, the man many know as “Rondo” is acting the part-at least for now. “This call of an unknown trouble turned into an officer-involved shooting,” said Chief Arrandondo. During a…

Castile Family Attorney Now Representing Family of Unarmed Woman Killed by Minneapolis Police

Attorney David Bennett said he is getting involved in the case to "effect real change."

July 24, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The attorney who represented Philando Castile’s family after Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony Police officer and helped negotiate a $3 million settlement from the city is now representing the family and fiancee of the unarmed woman shot and killed by a Minneapolis Police officer. Attorney David Bennett said he is getting involved…

United Blood Services Misses Donation Goal

"Save Our Summer" Blood Drive Still Brought In Hundreds of Donors

July 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — United Blood Services fell short of its goal at its “Save Our Summer” blood drive, but they still had a pretty good turnout. They had hoped to attract 800 donors at West Acres Mall this week during the 4-day blood drive. UBS had 516 people volunteer to donate blood. Of that total, 415 were able to donate…

Fiance of Woman Killed By Minneapolis Officer Wants Answers

Justine Damond Was Shot and Killed Saturday Night After Calling 911

July 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The fiance of an Australian woman who died at the hands of a Minneapolis Police officer wants answers. But Don Damond says the family isn’t getting any information. Damond said, “Our hearts are broken and we are utterly devastated by the loss of Justine. As you know it was Justine who called 911 on Saturday evening, reporting…