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Showers, Storms Possible Sunday; Next Weather Alert For Excessive Heat On Tuesday

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Most of Minnesota will stay dry during the day Sunday, but there is a chance of showers and even potentially severe storms in some areas, especially later on and into the overnight hours.

After the storms, watch out for excessive heat. Tuesday will be a Next Weather Alert day as feels-like temperatures in the Twin Cities will exceed 100 degrees.

The state will see a wide range of high temperatures on Sunday. Southwestern Minnesota should hit the mid-80s, while the Twin Cities will peak right around 81. The Arrowhead will be significantly cooler, with highs in the 50s.

Dew points will climb into the muggy range on Sunday and keep climbing through Tuesday.

A complex of severe thunderstorms will develop in the Dakotas on Sunday and move into Minnesota overnight into Monday. It’s yet unclear whether those storms will weaken as they arrive here. Strong wind gusts will be the main threat.

After those storms roll through, Monday will be mostly cloudy and muggy, with another wide range of highs across the state. Northeastern Minnesota will top out in the 50s, while southwestern Minnesota will climb into the 90s. The Twin Cities will reach the mid-80s.

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Tuesday will be a Next Weather Alert day due to extreme heat. Feels-like temperatures in the Twin Cities will be between 100 and 104 degrees. The actual high in the metro will be around 96; it’ll be the hottest day of the year so far and could set a record.

“This is a different level of heat,” WCCO Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak said. “This is dangerous heat.”

The rest of the week will be cooler, but still summery. A return to the 90s for Father’s Day weekend is possible.


Federal Reserve Set To Raise Interest Rates To Slow Inflation

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Originally published June 12

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — You don’t have to be told about how bad inflation is — you see it for yourself every day.

Take gasoline: it’s $4.75 a gallon in Minnesota and the current national average is $5.01.

In an effort to rein in inflation, the Federal Reserve later this week is expected to meet and raise interest rates. But as Esme Murphy tells us in this edition of Talking Points, raising interest rates is a painful remedy for consumers.

It’s a gut check at the pump and the grocery store, but even those little luxuries we allow ourselves are also suddenly not so little anymore.

According to Nerdwallet, eating out costs 7% more than it did last year, and tickets for movies, theaters and concerts are up nearly 6%.

Inflation hasn’t been this bad in 40 years. One of the only possible remedies is a painful one: raising interest rates. And the Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rate again later this week.

Right now the prime rate among major U.S. banks is at 4%. Raising interest rates obviously makes borrowing money more expensive and that leads to people spending less, which in turn creates less demand and, in theory, lower prices.

But back in the 1980s, the last time inflation was this bad, interest rates were pushed much much, much higher. In 1981, the 30-year mortgage interest rate was as high as 18.45%. And that contributed to a recession. Could that all happen again?

George John, a marketing professor at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, was a guest on WCCO Sunday Morning.

“Everybody says the Fed’s trying to thread the needle, but when I look at the consumer data, 70% of our GDP is consumer spending, and consumers are about as gloomy as they’ve ever, ever been,” John said. “So that tells me consumer spending is not going to continue, and that’s when you get a recession.”

The Federal Reserve meeting is scheduled for this week. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by half a point, although some experts are pushing for a slightly higher increase. Again. the goal would be to slow down demand and inflation.

You can watch WCCO Sunday Morning every Sunday at 6, 7 and 10:30 a.m.

USS Minneapolis-St. Paul Rescues Boater On St. Lawrence River

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Officials say a recently commissioned Navy ship named for the Twin Cities was involved in a rescue on the St. Lawrence River earlier this month.

The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul assisted a boat taking on water near Cat Island Shoals on June 3, according to the U.S. Navy. The ship’s crew diverted course to rescue the stranded boater.

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“Our ship’s motto is ‘I will either find a way or make one,'” the ship’s commanding officer, Alfonza White, said in a release. “I’m incredibly proud of the sailors aboard Minneapolis-Saint Paul whose actions reflected that ideal today.”

MORE: Take A Look Inside Warship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul

The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship, was commissioned in Duluth last month.

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Paisley Park Announces Marcus Anderson For Next NPG Jazz Show

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CHANHASSEN, Minn. (WCCO) — Paisley Park announced Monday the next edition of its live music series, NPG Jazz, will feature Grammy and Stellar Award nominated artist, Marcus Anderson.

Anderson will perform on July 8 at 7 p.m. at the NPG Music Club at Paisley Park.

Anderson was featured on Prince’s last release, “Hit N Run Phase 2,” playing on “Revelation” and “Look at Me Look at You.”

According to Paisley Park, Anderson’s work with Prince led him to join stages with the likes of CeeLo Green and Stevie Wonder, where he became a key contributor in their touring acts.

Anderson has 15 studio albums under his belt, charting number one in both categories of Billboard’s Smooth Jazz and Sirius XM’s Watercolors.

Proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to the event is required for entrance. Masks are also required.

COVID In Minnesota: MDH Reports 1,554 New Cases, 5 Deaths

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Health officials on Monday reported 1,554 new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota and five more deaths.

With the latest update from the Minnesota Department of Health, the state has tallied 1,528,694 cases, nearly 76,000 of those being reinfections. The virus has killed 12,718 Minnesotans.

The state’s case growth rate was last reported at 27.9 daily new cases per 100,000 residents, well below the January peak of 246 but still above the high risk threshold.

The hospitalization rate remains above the high risk line, too, standing at 9.4 new admissions per 100,000 residents. As of Friday, there were 403 COVID-19 patients hospitalized statewide, 23 of those patients requiring intensive care.

More than 71% of the eligible population has completed a vaccine series, with nearly 47% are up to date with their shots, including boosters.

Performances, Block Parties And More: List Of Minnesota Juneteenth Events

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Later this week, Minnesotans from all over will observe Juneteenth, a celebration of the day in 1865 when the last American slaves found out they were free after the Civil War.

Last year was actually the first year it was officially recognized as a federal holiday. A number of cities had already officially recognized Juneteenth.

WCCO has compiled a list of block parties, performances and learning opportunities connected with Juneteenth. Below are some of the most notable options.

Celebrations & Block Parties

Creekview Movie Night
Date: June 17
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Creekview Park, 5001 Humboldt Avenue N.
Description: Music, Food, Entertainment and Activities, followed by Movie in the Park: Summer of Soul, starting at dusk.

Juneteenth Parade
Date: June 18
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Ending at Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Ave.
Description: Presented by the Juneteenth Community Board.

Juneteenth Event
Date: June 18
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Ave.
Description: Food Trucks, Stage Entertainment, Kids’ Activities, Vendors, Exhibitors

University of Minnesota presents inaugural Juneteenth Celebration and Commemorative March: Was. Is. Will Be.
Date: June 18
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Willow Park – 1626 Queen Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55410) to Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave. N.
Description: This free block party and commemorative march — centering on the theme of Was. Is. Will Be: Black Past, Black Present, Black Future — will feature Black vendors, speakers, teach-ins, storytellers, musicians, performers, DJs, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, mural and art-making, and more.

Freedom ain’t Free
Date: June 17
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Location: 8200 Noble Ave Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Description: Brooklyn Park will be hosting a celebration that will be highlighting the educative and celebratory meaning behind Juneteenth. Activities include performance from local artists, family activities, raffles, food truck vendors and more.

CommUNITY Block Party
Date: June 12
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Emerson Avenue from 22nd-24th Street
Description: Free event Celebrating Juneteenth, featuring food trucks and live entertainment.

Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Centennial Lakes Park–7499 France Avenue S., Edina, MN 55424
Description: The city of Edina is hosting their first Juneteenth Community Celebration event. There will be food vendors, entertainment, and activities for the kids.

The Soul Train at Juneteenth
Date: June 18
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, 1738 E Center St, Rochester, MN
Description: Juneteenth celebration with a music concert.

St. Cloud Juneteenth 2022
Date: June 17
Time: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Lake George Municipal Park
Description: This will be a full afternoon and evening of live music, games, activities, vendors, a grill off, health clinics and information, and so much more. It’s fun for the whole family and everybody is welcome!

Juneteenth Minnesota – West Broadway Block Party
Date: June 19
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: 1007 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Description: Event includes Industry-Diverse Black Owned Business Vendors, Food Trucks, Prominent Community Guest Speakers, Children’s Activities, Live Entertainment and much more!

2022 Rochester Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 18
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park, 1738 E Center St, Rochester, MN
Description: As the summer approaches, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP and the community are excited about the Juneteenth Celebration 2022, the annual celebration of freedom held in Rochester.

Juneteenth Boat Ride
Date: June 19
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Magnolia Blossom Cruises, St Paul, MN
Description: Celebrate Juneteenth with music and food.

Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Under The Canopy – 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis 55406
Description: Festival featuring live music, speakers, poets, black owned business marketplace, live art, & food vendors. Bring the whole family on Father’s Day to celebrate with the Southside community and beyond.

Maple Grove Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 11:00am-6:00pm
Location: Central Park Maple Grove, 12000 Central Park Way N, Maple Grove, MN
Description: Noon HIIT fitness-high intensity interval training, 1:00p-6:00p vendor fair, music, food trucks, esports, splashpad and more!

St. Paul Juneteenth Celebration – The Sterling Club
Date: June 18
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Location: Caty Park – 300 St. Albans St. N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Description: Join TFBB as we celebrate Juneteenth with the Sterling Club in St. Paul’s Carty Park.  This is a fun, family event with opportunities to share our books with children of all ages!

Sounds of Blackness Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 18
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Brooklyn Center Community Center – 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430
Description: Join us 6/18 3pm CST at Brooklyn Center Community Center, Brooklyn Center, MN, for our performance at a Juneteenth Celebration event.

Black2Black Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Sabathani Community Center — 310 East 38th Street #Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Description: Join us as we celebrate the African-American culture with over 50 vendors from food, clothing, art and recourses. Come out and support local artists and group performances!

Burnsville Juneteenth
Date: June 18
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: North River Hills Park — 11501 19th Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
Description: Everyone is welcome and invited to join us in celebrating Juneteenth. Musical performances, live painting, Line dance party, kids crafts and Cave Café food truck.

Woodbury Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 18
Time: 11:00am
Location: Ojibway Park Pavilion – 2695 Ojibway Dr., Woodbury MN 55125
Description: Woodbury for Justice and Equality is hosting our second annual Juneteenth celebration. Come and join us for food, music, speeches, and activities!

Rainbow Health Freedom Ball
Date: June 17
Time: 5:00pm-12:00am
Location: 3022 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Description: The Ball will celebrate the youth and any newcomers to Ballroom and highlight anyone who may have experience in the scene. This is a 16+event with Cash Bar.

Brooklyn Park Juneteenth Event
Date: June 17
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Location: 8200 Noble Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Description: This is a FREE event open to all Brooklyn Park residents! Activities include Juneteenth Education/ Sankofa, Performances from local artists, Storytelling, Family Activities, Community Resource Fair, Live DJ and Raffles. Limited food will be provided, including food truck vendors.

Apple Valley Juneteenth 2022 – Unapologetically Black
Date: June 17
Time: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Apple Valley Community Center — 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Description: Join us for a Juneteenth celebration like none other before. Amazing Black owned food and retail vendors, kid activities, DJ AQUIL, and so much more!

Marshall Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 10:00am
Location: Independence Park – E Lyon St. Marshall MN
Description: All community members are welcome to come enjoy great food from Tavern 507, Taste of Soul and Moore Good Eats, music and live entertainment, inflatables, yard games, and story hour for the family, and walk the park and enjoy the story walk.

Creekview Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 17
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Creekview Park — 5001 Humboldt Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55430
Description: Shingle Creek Neighborhood & Creekview Recreation Center collaborate and host an outdoor Juneteenth celebration with music, dancing, activities, and food. Come on down to celebrate with us.

Black Excellence Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 19
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: The Neu Neu Event Center | 514 North 3rd Street, Minneapolis MN
Description: This year we are celebrating Black Excellence, dinner served, comedy, spoken word, along with prizes and awards.

3 on 3 Justice Basketball Tournament
Date: June 19
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Sabathani Community Center — 310 East 38th Street #Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Description: Juneteenth is here and we have created a safer space for youth and young adults to play the game of basketball. This Tournament is designed to support victims of gun violence. Each team will be named after a victim of gun violence. Example Breonna Taylor, Philando castile.

Learning

St. Paul – Lunch & Learn: Juneteenth in Historical Context
Date: June 16
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center – 130 South Macalester Street, St. Paul MN 55105
Description: A boxed lunch and learn event at Macalester College’s Arts Commons on “Juneteenth in Historical Context.” An in-depth background on: the histoy and significance of Juneteenth, how celebrations differ across the Black diaspora, the holiday’s recent reemergence, and how Juneteenth fits into the long civil rights movement.

St. Paul – Juneteenth Breakfast
Date: June 17
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Minnesota Humanities Center – 987 Ivy Ave. East, St. Paul, MN 55106
Description: Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for a Juneteenth breakfast. Musical guest Jevetta Steele will perform, followed by a talk by Angela Tate, curator of women’s history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Story Strolls
Date: June 14-20
Location: “Juneteenth: A Children’s Story” by Opal Lee at North Commons Park, “Family Reunion” by Chad Richardson at Bottineau Park, “Soul Food Sunday” by Winsome Bingham at Phelps Park
Description: Presented by the Hennepin County Library.

Performances

Kumbayah; The Juneteenth Story
Date: June 16
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: The Breck School – 123 Ottawa Ave. North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Description: Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story written by Rose McGee is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country.

Green Roof Poetry: Queering Juneteenth Curated by Free Black Dirt
Date: June 30
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Wurtele Upper Garden – Walker Art Center — 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Description: Join Free Black Dirt in celebration of our individual and collective liberation. And the pursuit of more. Green Roof Poetry brings together some of the Twin Cities’ most dynamic writers for literary evenings at the Walker. Grab your picnic blanket, stop at Cardamom’s outdoor bar to purchase curated picnic boxes and libations, and relax on the hillside for these fresh air readings.

Child In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning In Alexandria Hotel Pool

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (WCCO) — Alexandria police responded to an incident of a child nearly drowning in a hotel pool on Saturday.

APD received a call around 6:46 p.m. about a 6-year-old drowning in a pool at Holiday Inn.

Upon arrival, the APD says they found the victim was taken out of the pool and CPR had been started. Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the call.

The child was transported to Alomere Health in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing.


‘It’s A Big Deal’: MN Leaders Respond After US Senators Reach Deal On Gun Control Legislation

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has reached a deal. It means U.S. gun laws could soon be changing.

Esme Murphy has been checking in with Minnesota leaders on what is being called breakthrough legislation. This legislation is being viewed as a potential breakthrough because it is the first time in a generation that enough Democrats and Republicans have agreed on any form of gun control legislation.

The announcement was made by a bipartisan group of Senators Sunday and it is just as significant for what it does not have in the proposal as what it does have.

It does not have universal background checks or universal red flag provisions.

It does have funding incentives for states to pass red flag laws.

It also has tougher background checks for those under 21, which would include examining mental health and prior juvenile criminal records.

In both the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings, the gunmen were 18 years old and had purchased their guns legally.
Local Gun control advocates say while they would have liked the Senate compromise to go a lot farther, it is a major start.

“It’s a big deal. It’s exciting and it’s the first time in 26 years that there has been any possibility of meaningful movement at the federal level on gun safety,” said Molly Leutz of Minnesota Moms Demand Action.

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus put out this statement:

“We anxiously await the actual legislative text of the proposals shared in the U.S. Senate’s gun control framework. As we have often seen, the unintended consequences of these proposals extend well beyond simple political talking points.”

This compromise does have a way to go. Details and language must be hammered out.

However, because this has the support of 10 Republicans, it does for right now, have enough backing to overcome procedural obstacles in the Senate.

14 Minneapolis Schools Will Shift To E-Learning Tuesday Due To Extreme Heat

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Several public schools in Minneapolis will move to distance learning on Tuesday due to a lack of air conditioning and impending extreme heat.

The forecast high in Minneapolis on Tuesday is 97, and the heat index will rise into the triple digits. An excessive heat warning has been issued for the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis Public Schools said 14 schools that are not fully air-conditioned will shift to e-learning: Anthony, Anwatin, Bryn Mawr, Field, Hiawatha, Kenny, Kenwood, Lake Harriet Lower, Lake Harriet Upper, Longfellow, Northrup, Pratt, Roosevelt and Sheridan.

The district said cold lunches will be available for pickup at schools.

While many Minnesota students are already on summer vacation, the MPS school year was extended to June 24 after an educators’ strike in March.

$5,000 Reward Offered In 2020 Murder Of Jacob Hunter In Red Lake

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RED LAKE, Minn. (WCCO) — A $5,000 reward is being offered in hopes that it will help solve the 2020 murder of Jacob Hunter in Red Lake.

According to the FBI Minneapolis Field Office, Hunter was murdered on Oct. 7, 2020 at around 11:30 p.m. in the East Barton area of Red Lake.

Jacob Hunter (credit: FBI Minneapolis)

Anyone with information is asked to call FBI Minneapolis at 763-569-8000. Tips can also be submitted online.

According to the Red Lake Nation News, Hunter moved to Red Lake with his family in 2020 from Chicago, Illinois. He was 31 years old when he was murdered.

Minnesota Aurora FC Meets Namesake Zebra Baby At Como Zoo

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — A Minnesota sports team got to meet its namesake at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul Monday.

The baby zebra is named Aurora in honor of the state’s pre-professional women’s soccer team.

Players visited Aurora at her enclosure this afternoon.

The foal was born last month to Minnie and Ulysses. She is available for sponsorship.

The Zoo says sponsoring an animal is a unique way to help wildlife conservation efforts.

New Minnesota Law Establishes Juvenile Guardianship For At-Risk Youth

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — A new bill establishing a juvenile guardianship process for at-risk youth ages 18-21 was signed into law Monday.

The bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz is meant to help ensure that those youth receive resources necessary for their health, safety and education.

Before, the state of Minnesota only had a process in place for youth under the age of 18. This created an issue for immigrant youth 18-21 years old attempting to gain immigration protection under Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

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SIJS is an immigration classification that allows for individuals to apply for and obtain legal permanent residence in the United States. It is available to certain undocumented immigrants under 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents.

Guardianship is the most common way for the family court to obtain jurisdiction over a minor, allowing them to apply for SIJS. Youth 18-21 in Minnesota would have to jump through more hoops and wait longer for protection as they were not eligible for the juvenile guardian process.

As a result of the new act, more immigrant youth will now be able to get a green card, obtain work authorization and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship.

The bill was passed with bipartisan support in both the Minnesota House and Senate.

Psychiatrists Are Highest Paid Minnesota State Employees

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s highest-paid state government employees are psychiatrists. State payroll data shows that two state-employed psychiatrists each earned more than $500,000 in 2021.

More than 59,000 people work for various state agencies, boards, Minnesota State colleges and universities and the court system.

Payroll data does not include University of Minnesota staff.

The median pay for the 19 psychiatrists listed as full-time state employees last year was about $345,000.

Fourteen of the 20 state workers who earned the most money in 2021 were psychiatrists. A decade earlier, five of the 20 top-paid staff worked in mental and behavioral health centers.

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97 Arrests In Multi-Agency Crackdown On Crime In Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — WCCO is giving you an inside look at the teamwork it takes to tackle crime in Minneapolis. Recently, WCCO’s Reg Chapman rode along with police for a first-hand look at Operation Safe Summer, the only reporter allowed to do so.

The Operation Safe Summer Greater Minneapolis Violent Crime Initiative began back on May 1. But for the past five days, the Minneapolis Police Department and its federal, state and local partners worked together to get some of the known shooters, drug dealers and car jackers off the street.

Police say they could not have completed this detail successfully without the help of their partners. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s office, ATF, DEA, FBI, BCA and Department of Homeland Security were all focused on bringing safety to a city under seize by gun violence.

Working together, law enforcement was able to make 97 arrests, including three people wanted for murder.

There were 38 illegal guns taken; four had illegal switches, which convert semi-automatic guns to fire automatic. A sizeable amount of pills was also recovered, as well as 17 stolen cars, several of which had been carjacked.

From 17th and Oliver Avenue North to 26th and Bloomington Avenue South, hot spots where crime happens were targets for this detail. Sgt. Andrew Schroeder let officers and deputies from multiple departments know what they are up against.

“A two-year almost 90% increase in ShotSpotter activations, a 456% increase from 2021 … that’s a lot of gunshots,” Schroeder said.

Most of those gunshots sound like automatic gunfire.

What the MPD says they are most proud of is that there was no serious use of force and no one got hurt during the detail.

Police know there is lots more work to be done to provide a safe environment for all residents. Interim Chief Amelia Huffman hopes more people in the community step up and partner with police to help stop the violence.

“I keep the photo of those three guns on the board precisely as a reminder of how important that relationship with community is. Those three guns were taken off the streets precisely because a community member saw activity they were concerned about and they were worried about the possibility of violence on their block, and they called 911,” Huffman said.

Last year, after losing a third of its staff, MPD took over a thousand guns off the street. The hope is that they can get even more guns with the help of the community.


Tips To Save On Energy Costs During Extreme Heat

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With the heat on the way, air conditioners will be cranking Tuesday, and that drives up your home energy bills.

Alan and Nancy Helfinstine already have a plan for this summer’s heat

“We might bump our thermostat up a few degrees to save a little on energy,” Alan, from Brooklyn Center, said.

Experts say air conditioning accounts for more than 40% of homeowners’ energy use in the summertime. Here are some tips on what you can do to keep your energy costs low when it’s heating up.

“So much energy comes from inside your home in the summertime,” Dean’s Home Services marketing director Steve LaTart said. “Especially your electric bills.”

First, make sure your air conditioner can work efficiently, by replacing dirty filters and cleaning off the outdoor coils.

“If there is more dirt inside your house that air isn’t able to go through as smoothly as you like it to,” LaTart said.

If you’re going to be gone in the day, experts say it can be more energy efficient to leave the thermostat at a lower consistent setting rather than letting it up in the house all day and trying to rapidly cool it down when you get home.

Aside from the air conditioning, LaTart says now is the time to make sure your ceiling fans are turning the right way.

“You want counterclockwise in the summertime, and clockwise in the wintertime,” he said.

A fan turning counterclockwise will help create a downdraft for a cool breeze.

Try to avoid opening the fridge as that takes up energy, too. Unplugging any electronics and appliances that aren’t in use can also help.

LaTart says homeowners should also make sure their AC is working before a heatwave as home repair services get backed up during those times.

Nicholas Enger’s Family Still Seeks Justice 1 Year After Fatal Shooting At Minneapolis Street Race

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sad, frustrated, and changed forever. A Cambridge family says that’s how they feel one year after their beloved teenager was killed.

Nicholas Enger had driven down to the Twin Cities to watch street racing in June of 2021. He was killed in the middle of the excitement when a bullet hit him. The case is still wide open.

Since then, his family has moved into a new home. It’s the new home they always dreamed of. Nicholas has his own bench near the water. As an avid fisherman, it just makes sense. But what doesn’t is that he never saw this place, and he never will.

“Still has his bedroom, his truck in the driveway,” said mother Amanda Bolz. “He’ll always have a place here.”

His bed is covered with memories, adorned with a quilt made of his old shirts. Their hearts are covered in grief.

“Everything. Christmas, Easter, birthdays, it was his 18th birthday. Every day I think if Nicholas was here, how things would be different,” she said.

The kindhearted car lover left the country for the city for a few hours. But just as the cars were flying by, bullets started flying, too.

Nicholas Enger (credit: Amanda Bolz)

“We are pretty much at same spot we were a year ago,” Bolz said. “I know the detectives and the police department are doing their best, but we need people to come forward. We need answers.”

And that is the key to this case. The bullet went through Nicholas, so there’s no evidence. They really need a tip.

“We just need the justice,” said Ava Fredrickson, Nicholas’ girlfriend. “I mean, I just, it really doesn’t get much harder … it’s a nightmare that you never wake up from.”

They’ve raised $17,000 for a reward in hopes of getting that justice, and that someone who knows something will say something.

“Clear your own conscious, do the right thing,” Bolz said. “Out of this tragedy, give us one bit of peace.”

Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip online to Crime Stoppers, or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The weekend Nicholas was killed, Vanessa Jensen of Lindstrom was also killed at a Minneapolis street race. Both cases are open, and police need more tips.

Parents Of Shot 3-Year-Old Charged With Child Endangerment

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The parents of a 3-year-old boy injured in a shooting in Minneapolis earlier this month have been charged.

The shooting happened June 5, at about 9 p.m. The boy’s parents brought him to North Memorial Health Hospital with a gunshot wound. According to filed charges, a bullet passed through the boy’s body, causing damage to his bowels and his hip bone.

On Monday, charges were filed against Maceo Anthony Cortez Beckley and Cydnie Capri Zimmerman, both 30 years old. Police say the boy’s parents told investigators that the boy was playing outside when he was shot, and they were indoors at the time. Witnesses would later disprove those claims.

While at the hospital, officers say that Beckley said he needed to make a phone call, and at that point disappeared from the scene.

Officers obtained a search warrant, and found a “considerable amount of blood” on the master bedroom flood. They also located an amount of ammunition and gun magazines in places where children could access them. A Smith and Wesson firearm was also retrieved from under the couch cushions in the living room.

Cydnie Capri Zimmerman (credit: Hennepin County)

Police interviewed Zimmerman again and she admitted that the boy had shot himself, and that the gun belonged to Beckley.

Witnesses also told investigators that Beckley “is known to carry firearms and wear a shoulder holster.” He is also prohibited from possessing firearms and ammo in connection to a separate case in which he’s been charged with making threats of violence.

Both face charges of child endangerment. A warrant has been issued for Beckley’s arrest.

New Hybrid Cornstalk Grows Shorter, Said To Be Less Pervious To Severe Weather

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In Minnesota we are used to tall cornstalks, but stormy weather has scientists thinking about growing much shorter corn.

“The question we get most often is how soon can I have access to that on my farm,” said Chris Sauder, Bayer Crop Science.

In recent years, Minnesota has been pummeled by thunderstorms and high winds. No one knows that better than farmers. So instead of growing tall, traditional cornstalks shorter may soon be better.

“We feel like short-statured corn is going to be one of those technologies that’s going to help growers weather some of those extreme events in to the future,” said Sauder.

Bayer, the same company that makes aspirin, has a crop science division that’s testing a new breed of corn. Conventional stalks grows to about 9 or 10 feet. But that makes them susceptible to being snapped off or even uprooted in high winds.

This type of corn would grow to be about 6 feet high and it would be planted much closer together than conventional corn is.

Which could also allow farmers to grow a larger crop. Bayer has used strong wind created by helicopters, to put their new product to the test. And they say the results have been positive.

“It often takes many years. They often start this development 8 to 10 years prior to coming to market,” said Dave Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension.

Nicolai said Bayer is far from alone when it comes to testing short-stature corn. He said questions still remain when it comes to harvestability. But in a state where weather is a constant factor, the seeds of science are being planted for a shorter alternative.

“I would expect that we’ll have an opportunity to look at it in the not-too-distant future,” said Nicolai.

What You Can Do Now To Prepare For A Possible Recession

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Markets don’t react well to volatility, which doesn’t bode well when many Americans are increasingly anxious about an economic downturn.

“The thing that is tough is that we’re human beings with emotions,” said Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst. “When markets are volatile it’s not a great time to be reactive.”

A new survey released Monday showed nearly 70% of economists who responded think the United States is headed toward a recession, which officially means a prolonged period of economic distress. The primary factor for the glum outlook: surging energy costs and inflation levels not seen in decades.

“It doesn’t feel like there’s a bubble bursting all at once. No defining event,” Schlesinger said, noting the difference between this period and the years leading up to the Great Recession in 2007-2009. “Sometimes the very best advice is when, you know, that little devil on your shoulder says, ‘Do something,’ I turn it around and I say ‘Don’t do something, just sit there.'”

Indeed, anyone sitting down on Monday could be forgiven for squirming after stocks took another nosedive: the S&P 500 dropped 151 points, or nearly 4 percent, to close at 3,750. Since January, the S&P has fallen 21 percent since January.

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Also on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked 876 points, or 2.8 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 4.7 percent.

“You have to remember that you’re not investing for the next six months or even the next few years. You’re investing for decades in the future,” Schlesinger said. “Even if you’re retiring next year in your 60s, that money has to last you two or three decades.”

In 2007, the failure of banks to back up mortgages led to Great Recession. Americans stopped spending, companies stopped earning, which then stopped hiring.

Unemployment grew up from 5 percent to 9.5 percent over the ensuing two years, while the poverty rate jumped from 12 percent to 15 percent. Household net worth, meanwhile, lost a whopping $16 trillion in value.

Mike Klein, a manager at Peter’s Billiards in Minneapolis, told WCCO he’s optimistic we are not in for a repeat of that dreaded period in American history.

“Locally, we buy printing material, we buy packing material for when we ship things, so that’s helping the local economy,” Klein said. “But then all of our manufacturers, 80 percent of our products are made in the U.S., so we help people employed in the U.S. by selling and promoting their furniture. We’ve lived through these cycles before, so we’ve got that experience.”

Mitchell Hamline Accepts Incarcerated Person To Law Program

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When classes begin at Mitchell Hamline School of Law this fall, the incoming class will include Maureen Onyelobi, who is currently incarcerated.

Onyelobi will be the first incarcerated person to ever enroll in an American Bar Association-approved law school in the U.S., according to a release from Mitchell Hamline.

The law school made the announcement on Monday, saying that the school intends to enroll more incarcerated people in the coming years.

Onyelobi learned she was accepted on June 9 when the President of Mitchell Hamline, Anthony Niedwiecki, visited her at Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee to share the news. The school says her tuition will be paid by private fundraising and scholarship assistance.

Maureen Onyelobi (credit: Mitchell Hamline School of Law)

Onyelobi will attend classes entirely online. This comes after the American Bar Association granted Hamline permission to allow qualified incarcerated people to enroll in its law program. The school also says they are now able to admit up to two incarcerated students each year.

Hamline says the effort is almost three years in the making. The university collaborated with the Legal Revolution, a nonprofit that aims to educate incarcerated people across Minnesota.

According to state records, Onyelobi was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder in 2014. She was sentenced to life in prison and could serve up to 40 years in prison.

All Squirreled Out: Minneapolis Homeowner Films 4 Sprawled Rodents Cooling Down

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Humans aren’t the only ones who need to beat the heat.

Gerd Schweinitz shared a video with us from the Kenny neighborhood in Minneapolis that shows not one, not two — but four squirrels sprawled out on the stonework outside his home.

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Experts say this is called “splooting,” and it’s something squirrels do to cool themselves down.


Barn Fire In Central Minnesota Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured

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FORESTON, Minn. (WCCO) — A central Minnesota man is fighting for his life after being caught in a devastating fire with several family members. His stepbrother didn’t survive.

The fire happened in a barn in Foreston three weeks ago. Ralph Swarm, his son, Eric, and four other family members and friends were on the second story working to repair the barn’s roof.

Eric says a fallen ember from a cigarette caught and started a small fire.

“They started to try to kick it out, my dad gave it a good stomp,” Eric said. “When he lifted his foot up, a big 6-foot flame came up and instantly he was pretty much engulfed. I think the second floor was up in less than a minute, flames everywhere.”

Eric made it out with second- and third-degree burns on his arms. Ralph was severely burned on most of his body and died three days later.

Ralph’s stepbrother, Rick Scharber, is now in the ICU with renal failure, having endured nine surgeries since the fire.

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“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life,” said Linda Erickson, Scharber’s daughter. “They gave him about a 50-percent chance of surviving this.”

The big family is leaning on each other, made stronger by this tragedy.

“You never think your life would change in a minute,” Eric said.

A memorial cross has been put up on the spot near the barn where Ralph was dragged to when the others were finally able to help him out of the barn.

Ralph’s niece, Melissa Walker, says her uncle pushed her down the stairs after he caught fire, saving her life. She called 911.

“I can’t tell you one person who didn’t like my dad,” Eric said. “He’s always a talker, he was the icebreaker, biggest smile, biggest hug.”

The other friends and family in the fire suffered minor burns, broken bones and other injuries.

They’re raising money to replace what was lost, and for gas to visit Rick in his Minneapolis hospital.

State Takes Control Of Pine Island Nursing Home, Citing Unpaid Bills And Resident Safety

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PINE ISLAND, Minn. (WCCO) — Minnesota’s health department has temporary control of a southern Minnesota nursing home struggling to pay its bills, which the state said puts residents at risk.

A Ramsey County judge on Friday granted the Minnesota Department of Health receivership of Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, a move that gives regulators control of the operation. Court documents detail a pattern of failing to pay for food, medication, employee wages and health insurance at the nursing home, which has 52 residents.

The unpaid debts total hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to court documents detailing the MDH investigation into the site.

“This rare step is one we do not take lightly, but the evidence indicated a need for immediate action to ensure that residents are safe and continue to receive essential services,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm.

The health department, which licenses and regulates nursing homes, received a complaint about the facility, leading to an investigation.

Its findings, according to the petition, led the state agency to believe that due to its financial woes, Pine Haven would “soon have difficulties retaining its current staff” and if staff left, “it would present an immediate and serious threat to the residents’ health and safety” because no one would be there to care for them.

Marcus Parence, the president of Pine Haven, did not respond to a request for comment. The nursing home received four stars in the previous three years for its state inspection results, according to the state nursing home report card. But it received just one star in the most recent state inspection, which happens quarterly.

The state entered an agreement with Pathway Health to run the daily operations going forward.

“They’re doing a deep dive looking at the financial situation,  and also looking at any other areas that might need some additional oversight,” said Maria King, the director of the regulation division at MDH.

Pine Haven had unpaid bills exceeding $103,000 to a pharmacy for resident medication, an invoice obtained by MDH and including in court filings showed, prompting the vendor to stop sending deliveries to the facility. A staffing agency said it stopped working with the facility after it failed to pay bills totaling $156,000.

Nursing homes are required by law to pay a license surcharge based on the number of licensed beds they have; An employee of the Minnesota Department of Human Services said in a sworn statement that Pine Haven had a tab of $370,153.48 in past due surcharge amounts, including penalties and interest.

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Patti Cullen, president and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota, whose membership includes Pine Haven Care Center and other nursing homes, said this receivership illustrates a broader problem of a long-term care industry in crisis, unable to afford its costs.

She said others could be at risk of closing on their own or being turned over to the state, noting five nursing homes had shuttered in the last few months.

“We have providers on the brink of disaster,” Cullen said. “We know based on a recent survey that there’s going to be more buildings in this particular situation coming down the pike very soon.”

Pine Haven had notified Care Providers of Minnesota of the problems it was facing and the organization directed them to the state, Cullen said.

“It isn’t a surprise. We knew they were struggling,” she said. “I guess we just didn’t know that they had no other avenues at all.”

Cullen and other industry leaders pressed the Minnesota Legislature to increase provider payment rates and pass other provisions to help the long-term care industry, but negotiations on a large budget proposal for health and human services crumbled before session ended.

LeadingAge Minnesota estimates there are 23,000 open positions in long-term care and 450 sites at risk of closure. That puts 14,000 seniors at risk of losing access to care, the group believes.

Last fall, the state took over Twin City Gardens Nursing Home in Minneapolis for similar reasons. That facility ultimately closed in January. Overall, receiverships are rare, MDH said.

Minneapolis’s Owamni Wins ‘Best New Restaurant’ At James Beard Awards

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities restaurant was named the best in the country Monday night in Chicago.

Owamni in downtown Minneapolis won Best New Restaurant at the James Beard Foundation Awards for its “excellence in cuisine and hospitality.”

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Chef Sean Sherman had also been nominated for Best Chef Midwest, along with Petite León’s Jorge Guzmán and Union Hmong Kitchen’s Yia Vang. Dane Baldwin of The Diplomat in Milwaukee won that honor.

Owamni serves Indigenous food that is native to the area to highlight Native American ingredients and traditions.

A dish of smoked trout and fresh tostada is served at Owamni (credit: Stephen Maturen/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

What Is A ‘Heat Dome’? And How Long Do They Last?

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After our burst of extreme heat Tuesday, get ready for an extended stretch of hot summer days as the weekend approaches.

There’s a special term for it: heat dome. What is a heat dome and how long do they last? Good Question.

Jeff Wagner explains how homeowners and power companies are preparing.

Summertime equals summer temperatures. That’s no surprise. But a quick glance the week ahead and the start of next week paints a steaming-hot picture for late June, with several days having temperatures in the 90s, and some approaching triple digits.

“We’re gonna go from, you know, comfortable upper 70s, lower 80s to mid-upper 90s just like that,” said Jacob Beitlich, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

What is a heat dome?

“When we get high pressure, that means sinking air. When you have sinking air, you know, the opposite of rising air with clouds and storms, you have clear skies,” said Beitlich.

That high pressure keeps pushing down, creating a dome that traps the heat underneath and makes it hotter. They happen almost every summer, but can vary in intensity and length of time.

“Depending the weather pattern, if it’s kind of a slower pattern and maybe it gets hung up or stalled out, it could last for several days, even up to over a week,” said Beitlich.

Heat domes often encapsulate much of the country at once. The current one stretches from Minnesota south to Texas, and from Rocky Mountains all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

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Is this sooner than expected?

“I would say it’s on the early end. Not unprecedented but certainly on the early end,” said Beitlich, adding that Minnesota’s warmest days usually come at the end of July and into August.

It likely means a massive chunk of the country will be cranking up the AC at once.

“The grid overall, and our system overall, is truly built to manage really those hot weeks in the summer,” said John Marshall, regional vice president of Xcel Energy in Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Will Xcel make adjustments to the “grid” when extreme heat approaches?

“We have large energy-consuming customers that have an agreement with us that in times of high stress on the load or on the grid rather, they can turn off their consumption pretty quickly,” he said.

They’re called “interruptible customers,” which could include manufacturing companies. Marshall said it’s a similar agreement natural gas companies will have with certain customers in the winter months.

Would homeowners ever be asked to limit their usage to prevent an overload of the grid?

“We have an automated tool called the Saver Switch. A lot of homeowners have signed up for this over the years,” said Marshall.

Xcel’s Saver Switch will turn off your AC periodically while still fanning the already cooled air around in your home. It puts less stress on the grid while also saving the customer some money on their monthly bill. Click here to learn more.

Canada Beats US 3-2 In Under-18 Women’s Hockey Title Game

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mari Pietersen stopped 29 shots, including all 10 in the final period, and Canada hung on to win its sixth Under-18 women’s hockey world championship, beating the defending champion United States 3-2 on Monday night.

Ava Murphy and Alexia Aubin had a goal and an assist each, and Jocelyn Amos also scored for Canada, which rebounded from a 7-0 loss to the Americans in the preliminary round.

Canada won gold for the second time in the past seven tournaments, and by a familiar score. The Canadians beat the U.S. 3-2 to win gold at the Beijing Games in February and at the world championships in August.

The Canadians went 1-2 in the preliminary round of the tournament before winning three straight.

The high-scoring Americans, who entered the game with a tournament-leading 21 goals, scored just twice on 31 shots. Finley McCarthy and Claire Enright scored seven seconds apart in the closing minutes of the second period after Canada jumped to a 3-0 lead.

The closest the U.S. came to tying the game came with 2:50 remaining when Tessa Janecke, to the right of Canada’s net, got her stick on a loose puck only to have the shot go off the left post.

Annelies Bergmann finished with 18 saves for the U.S.

The Americans were seeking their tournament-leading ninth title, but instead settled for their sixth silver medal. The U.S. has reached each of the 14 championship games and fell to 13-8 against Canada in the tournament, including 7-6 in gold-medal games.

MORE: Minnesota Is Well Represented On Under-18 USA Women’s Hockey Team

The U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in overtime two years ago in Slovakia to win the title. Last year’s tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament this year was delayed and moved from Sweden to the University of Wisconsin.

The Americans went 3-0 in the preliminary round, outscoring their opponents by a combined margin of 18-1, before advancing to the gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Sweden on Sunday.

Canada went ahead 3-0 at the 12:34 mark of the second period, when Murphy and Amos scored 58 apart. Amos backhanded in a rebound after Bergmann stopped Karel Prefontaine’s shot.

The Americans finally gained life when McCarthy floated a shot in from the blue line for a power-play goal with 1:37 left in the second period. Then Enright scored off the ensuing faceoff by converting a rebound after Pietersen stopped an initial shot from Ava Lindsay.

Aubin converted Canada’s first power-play opportunity 5:35 into the game. Canada had entered the game 0 for 14 on the power play in the tournament.

Earlier in the day, Sanni Vanhanen scored three times, Emilia Kyrkko stopped 35 shots and Finland beat Sweden 3-0 to win its third bronze medal — and second in three events.

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St. Paul Police Investigate City’s 20th Homicide Of 2022

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — St. Paul police are investigating the city’s 20th homicide of the year.

Police say a man in his 40s was killed Monday evening in the North End neighborhood.

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Officers were called at about 5:30 p.m. to the area of Winnipeg Avenue and Rice Street on a reported assault, and arrived to find the victim “suffering from a fatal wound.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police don’t think this was a random attack. No one is in custody. Anyone with information on this homicide is urged to call 651-266-5650.

Buxton Homers Vs Seattle Again, Twins Top Mariners 3-2

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SEATTLE (AP) — Byron Buxton belted his 18th home run, Chris Archer delivered another steady pitching performance and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Monday night.

“It’s definitely the way you want to start a road trip coming out to the West Coast,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Buxton, fresh off an American League player of the week award, hit a two-run shot to right-center field off Chris Flexen in the first inning. It was his fourth home run in five games against Seattle this season. In his last eight games versus the Mariners, Buxton is 15 for 32 with six homers.

“I haven’t missed too many. I couldn’t say this about a week and a half ago,” Buxton said. “You could have threw me a whole basketball and I was going to miss it.”

Buxton added a soft single to left in the seventh and scored on Max Kepler’s single to make it 3-1.

Taylor Trammell homered for the Mariners, and Ty France knocked in a run with an infield single.

“Not a whole lot going our way right now,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “It has been a struggle here the last couple of days to get much going offensively.”

Making his 12th start of the year, Archer went four innings and allowed only an unearned run. He gave up four hits, struck out three and was lifted after 67 pitches.

In his last three starts, the right-hander has permitted just two runs over 14 innings.

Archer dealt with a string of injuries from 2019-21, so Minnesota has limited his workload. He hasn’t gone more than five innings in a game this season, and his highest pitch count was 79 on April 30.

“Things went great,” Archer said. “Bullpen did a great job, (catcher) Gary (Sánchez) did a great job. Scored enough runs, our defense played great — so it was overall a great game.”

Caleb Thielbar (2-0), the first of six Twins relievers, struck out two in a hitless inning. Emilio Pagán worked the ninth, fanning Jesse Winker with a runner on second for his ninth save.

After the early blow by Buxton, Flexen (2-8) didn’t allow a run over the next four innings and got himself out of jams in the second and fifth. The right-hander pitched five innings, yielding two runs and seven hits while striking out five.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Buxton batted .333 with five homers, seven RBIs and eight runs scored last week. He homered in three straight games from Wednesday to Friday. It’s the second time Buxton has been selected AL player of the week. The other time was in August 2017.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Twins: Transferred RHP Cody Stashak to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Stashak is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery this week. … INF Jorge Polanco didn’t start due to back soreness. He will get a day or two off and then be evaluated, according to Baldelli.

Mariners: Rookie OF Julio Rodriguez received a scheduled rest. He pinch-hit for Trammell in the ninth and struck out.

ROSTER MOVES

Minnesota selected the contract of INF Elliot Soto from Triple-A St. Paul and optioned RHP Cole Sands to its top farm club. Soto was hitting .213 with two homers and 19 RBIs in 41 games for St. Paul. Sands started Sunday for the Twins, throwing 4 2/3 innings and allowing five runs in the loss to Tampa Bay.

UP NEXT

Twins: RHP Joe Ryan (5-2, 2.28 ERA) returns to the mound Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19 on May 25.

Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert (6-2, 2.41 ERA) makes his 13th start of the season. Last time out at Houston, he allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings to pick up the win.

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Mpls. City Officials Announce Changes To Police Wellness, Discipline Policies

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — City officials say more changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department.

Mayor Jacob Frey and Interim Chief Amelia Huffman announced two changes to police policy on Monday.

The first is focused on wellness. There’s now a limit on how many hours officers can work consecutively and each week.

The second change has to do with discipline. MPD now has an updated matrix that provides new framework for how decisions are made to discipline officers. The city says its purpose is to create more clarity and transparency for police and the public.

The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis said in a statement it “welcomes wellness initiatives that are thoughtful and understanding of the challenges of the job.” Regarding the new discipline matrix, the federation said it “understands the need for accountability and transparency.”

2 Horses, Riders Rescued After Getting Stuck In Bog Near Bemidji

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TURTLE RIVER, Minn. (WCCO) — Authorities say two horses and their riders were rescued Saturday after getting stuck in a bog in northern Minnesota.

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Two people were riding horses on the Three Island County Park trail system when their horses began to sink into the bog, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office said. The horses got scared and ran further into the bog before getting stuck.

(credit: Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office)

The riders called 911, and multiple agencies responded. Using wooden boards, authorities made a “floating bridge” for the horses to walk on until they made it to solid ground. The rescue took about four hours in total, the sheriff’s office said.

2 Charged In Gang-Related Double Homicide In Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two people have been charged in connection with a double homicide in Minneapolis that authorities say was gang-related.

Court documents show Deijuan McCaleb-Robinson is charged with second-degree murder and a felony weapons charge. Lerita Rayford, the alleged getaway driver, faces a charge of aiding an offender to avoid arrest. A third suspect has yet to be identified or charged.

Deijuan McCaleb-Robinson and Lerita Rayford (credit: Hennepin County)

The fatal shootings occurred on May 14 near Broadway and Bryant avenues in north Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as Deion Robinson, 51, and Kayvon Williams, 21.

According to a criminal complaint, witnesses saw two men and a woman get out of a Ford Fusion at the scene before the shooting. One of the men, who was wearing a blue hoodie, allegedly shot Robinson and Williams. The three suspects then left the scene in the car. Video of the scene confirmed the witness narrative, the complaint states.

Investigators said they found nine discharged casings at the scene.

The complaint states an informant identified the woman as Rayford, who was cited while driving the Fusion about three weeks before the shooting. The Fusion was a rental, and was returned two days after the shooting.

The informant also identified McCaleb-Robinson as a suspect. Gas station footage from before the shooting showed him wearing a blue hoodie, according to the complaint. Cellphone data from both McCaleb-Robinson and Rayford placed them at the shooting location, as well as other stops including both suspects’ homes.

The complaint states the killings of Robinson and Williams were “a continuation of the rivalry between gangs that operate in ‘the Highs’ versus ‘the Lows’ of the city of Minneapolis.” McCaleb-Robinson is allegedly affiliated with the Lows, while one of the victims was a known member of the Highs.

McCaleb-Robinson and Rayford are both in custody.

Several Minn. Hospitals Among The Best Children’s Hospitals In U.S.

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The best children’s hospitals in the country were named Tuesday, and several Minnesota hospitals made the list.

Mayo Clinic Children’s Center in Rochester was ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Minnesota. It’s also nationally ranked in 10 specialties, including No. 33 in neonatology and No. 37 in pediatric cancer.

Children’s Minnesota was ranked in the top 50 in several specialties including No. 40 in cardiology and heart surgery, No. 45 in nephrology, and No. 48 in pulmonology and lung surgery.

Children’s Minnesota says the cardiology and heart surgery is part of the The Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative. Its nephrology specialty is a partnership with Masonic Children’s Hospital, which also received recognition on the list.

The rankings are done annually by U.S News and World Report.

Minnesota And Wisconsin Share The Same Favorite Vegetable

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Summer is the time for growing vegetables so it’s a good time to ask, what is your favorite vegetable?

Green Giant’s annual survey shows broccoli is once again America’s favorite.

It was number one in 29 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.

That was followed by corn, carrots, potatoes and asparagus.

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3 Vikings Make Pete Prisco’s Top 100 NFL Players

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco has released his list of the top 100 NFL players, and three Vikings made the cut.

The highest ranked Viking is, unsurprisingly, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who lands at No. 13. He’s the third-highest receiver on the list behind the Rams’ Cooper Kupp (5) and former Packer Davante Adams (11), who was traded to the Raiders this offseason.

“In his second season, he finished fourth in catches with 108 and second in yards with 1,616. He also had 10 touchdown catches,” Prisco wrote of Jefferson. “It’s scary to think what type of leap he can make this season as he better understands the position.”

MORE: Justin Jefferson Ranks 5th On CBS Sports’ Top 25 Players Under 25

The next Viking on the list is running back Dalvin Cook at 41. Prisco thinks new head coach Kevin O’Connell will get Cook even more involved in the passing game this upcoming season.

Safety Harrison Smith barely snuck in at 99. Prisco believes Smith is one of the league’s most versatile safeties, even as he enters the late stage of his career.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Danielle Hunter earned honorable mentions from Prisco.

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald topped the list, with Packers QB Aaron Rodgers coming in at No. 2. The Packers have five players on the list, while the Bears had only one. No Lions players appeared in the top 100.

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2 Hennepin County Siblings Have Confirmed Cases Of Measles

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Health Department is investigating two confirmed cases of measles in siblings who live in Hennepin County.

Officials say the two children developed symptoms shortly after returning from a visit to a country where measles is common.

The preschool-aged children were not vaccinated.

One has been hospitalized due to measles complications.

The state health department, Hennepin County Public Health, along with hospital and clinic staff, are working to notify people who may have been exposed.

Health officials have shared concerns because vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella are down 2% for 2-year-old children since the pandemic started.

The MDH has alerted health care providers to keep a close eye out for patients with symptoms of measles. Those symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.

Brainerd Woman Struck, Killed While Walking Horse On Roadside

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BRAINERD, Minn. (WCCO) — Authorities say a Brainerd woman was killed Monday evening when a driver struck her while she was walking a horse on the side of a road.

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office said a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was heading east on Thompson Road when he hit the horse and woman just before 7 p.m.

The woman, a 33-year-old who lived on Thompson Road, died at the scene. The horse’s condition is unknown.

The crash is being investigated.

COVID In Minnesota: 3.8K New Cases, 5 More Deaths

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Health officials in Minnesota have reported 3,835 new cases of COVID-19, along with five more deaths.

The latest update from the Minnesota Department of Health brings the state’s total case count to 1,532,528, including roughly 76,300 reinfections. The virus has killed 12,723 Minnesotans.

The state’s case growth rate stands at 30.6 daily new cases per 100,000 residents. That’s significantly above the high risk threshold (which is drawn at 10).

The hospitalization rate is above the line for high risk. It stands at 8.8 new hospital admissions per 100,000 residents. The threshold for high risk for that metric is 8 cases per 100,000 residents. This particular figure has been at an apparent plateau for the last few weeks.

There have now been 65,333 hospitalizations for COVID-19, according to the latest figures, 11,805 of which were ICU hospitalizations.

As of Tuesday, there were 36 Minnesota patients receiving care for COVID in ICU beds, and another 367 in non-ICU.

Seventy-five percent of the eligible population has received at least one vaccine dose, and 46.6% are up-to-date with their doses, including boosters. In all, more than 10.1 million vaccine shots have been delivered, with about 2.29 million of those being boosters.

Woman Fatally Shot While Inside RV In North Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Police say a woman was fatally shot while inside an RV in north Minneapolis Tuesday morning.

Just before 10 a.m., the Minneapolis Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Girard Avenue North.

A woman in her 40s had a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but she died at the scene, police said.

(credit: CBS)

According to police, the woman and a man were inside the RV when they heard gunshots. The woman then realized she had been hit.

A vehicle left the scene just after the shooting, police said.

Police do not believe the shooting was random.





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