The current worst air quality indexes in the US, per the
@EPA
:
- St. Michael, MN (212)
- St. Cloud, MN (204)
- Minneapolis (194)
- St. Paul (194)
- Brainerd, MN (193)
- Blaine, MN (191)
- Detroit Lakes, MN (191)
- Shakopee, MN (171)
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I hear Twitter is worried about our reporter Mike Max.
He is just fine, having an 11pm coffee at the station, and will be out reporting again soon.
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A massive funeral procession involving hundreds of law enforcement is moving through Barron County, Wisconsin to honor Officer Emily Breidenbach and Officer Hunter Scheel, who died in the line of duty last Saturday.
The entire procession is over 12 miles long.
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There it is! All new Prince mural officially unveiled in downtown Minneapolis -- it's on the side of Ramp A near First Avenue and the Target Center.
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AMBER ALERT: Minneapolis Police say a 2008 White Buick Enclave with HTH234 plates was stolen near Bloomington and Lake this afternoon. A one year old child named Rayray was in the vehicle. He has black hair and is wearing a grey t-shirt, black pants, and white shoes.
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New: Cowboy Jacks in downtown Minneapolis and Cowboy Slims in Uptown have announced they will close due to "violence, vandalism, and civil unrest." They say they will not reopen "until the City of Minneapolis can ensure the safety of guests and employees."
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In the last 36 hours, in north Minneapolis:
- 15-year-old North High student shot and killed near Penn & Golden Valley Rd.
- School bus driver shot with three young students on board near 37th & Girard
- Two men shot and killed in a car near 31st & Sheridan
This has to stop.
Delta confirms an MSP-Honolulu flight turned around over the Pacific Ocean and landed in San Francisco to have "unruly customers" removed from the plane. We are working to get more details on what happened.
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Split Rock Lighthouse along Lake Superior has lit its beacon.
The Minnesota Historical Society says it signifies that "together we will weather this storm."
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A look from our Sky4 helicopter as a large group of protesters march near Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. The group is calling for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor, who was killed by Louisville Police in March during a raid of her apartment.
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Check this out.
Earlier this evening, a dog made its way onto 94 in St. Paul. Several troopers and a passerby worked to safely get the pup off the freeway.
We talk with the woman who pulled over and made the rescue on
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at 10.
Tonight, the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis is lit purple to honor "Black Panther" and "42" star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away yesterday at the age of 43.
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⚠️Reminder if you are out on the roads tonight: take it slow!
These vehicles crashed at 35W/Diamond Lake Rd. in Minneapolis, and an approaching vehicle had to swerve at the last minute to afford hitting them.
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It's worth noting that just yesterday, MDH identified a COVID-19 cluster linked to Cowboy Jacks and another Twin Cities bar. The restaurant's ownership group does not cite this as the reason for closing.
A vehicle careening out of control just slammed into a State Patrol squad car on northbound Highway 52 near Hampton. Trooper then gets out of their squad and runs to help occupants of the other vehicle.
We are working to get more info.
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Two employees at the Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center have been arrested after Minnetonka Police recovered over $400K in stolen goods believed to be from the store.
The two people were apparently selling the high-end stolen items on Ebay. Police also recovered $46K in cash.
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BREAKING: The City of Minneapolis is implementing a temporary policy, in effect starting January 19, that will require customers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 OR a negative test within 72 hours of visiting any establishment serving food or beverages.
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BREAKING: The 8th Circuit court of appeals has ruled that MN cannot accept ballots after 8pm on Election Day.
Previously, MN ballots just needed to be postmarked by Election Day.
If you still have your ballot, DROP IT OFF.
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The 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing in the colors of the Maryland flag tonight after the devastating collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Overnight in Minneapolis, fireworks were shot at apartment and condo buildings near the intersection of Washington Ave and Portland Ave. Residents say it took hours for police to arrive and disperse the crowd.
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There is a large police presence in the Midway area at the Minnesota State Fair after an incident sent fairgoers running in all directions.
We are working to confirm details.
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Officers saluted and people filled nearly every overpass on Interstate 94 as the body of Deputy Kaitie Leising was brought back to Wisconsin this afternoon.
Deputy Leising was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening.
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BREAKING: The Minnesota Senate has passed the bill legalizing recreational marijuana. Vote was 34-32.
It now goes to the Governor’s desk — he has said he will sign it.
Marijuana will be legal in Minnesota for adults 21+ starting August 1st.
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Minneapolis City Council members Cam Gordon, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, and Jeremy Schroeder -- who all supported the charter amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department -- were all ousted in their city council races.
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Officials with the Oneida Nation, near Green Bay, tell
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an active shooter incident occurred at the Radisson Inn attached to the Oneida Casino. Multiple people have been shot, and a suspect is in custody. No word yet on casualties.
FROM CONCLUSION OF JUDGE CAHILL'S SENTENCING ORDER:
"Here, Mr. Chauvin, rather than pursuing the MPD mission, treated Mr. Floyd without respect and denied him the dignity owed to all human beings and which he certainly would have extended to a friend or neighbor."
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New: the University of St. Thomas says one of the victims from the early morning shooting in downtown Minneapolis was a student - and they were supposed to graduate today.
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GOOD NEWS: Duke, the service dog who was inside a vehicle that was stolen earlier this afternoon in St. Paul, has been found safe and returned to his family.
Hear from Duke's owner tonight on
@WCCO
at 10.
These are the three Burnsville first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty this morning.
Police Officer Paul Elmstrand, 27
Police Officer Matthew Ruge, 27
Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, 40
A very sad day in Minnesota.
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BREAKING: One person is dead and four others are in critical condition after they were stabbed while tubing on the Apple River in Somerset, Wisconsin.
The suspect initially ran off but is now in custody.
Sheriff says it is too early to say if the incident was random.
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BREAKING: Guns will not be allowed at the Minnesota State Fair.
A judge in Ramsey County has ruled that the fair has the right to prohibit guns on the fairgrounds.
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Minnesota Senate on party-line vote approves $3 billion tax proposal with rebate checks for ~2.5 million households, some social security income tax reductions, child tax credit for low-income Minnesotans and more.
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46 years ago today, 29 sailors on the Edmund Fitzgerald died when their freighter sank on Lake Superior.
The Split Rock Lighthouse beacon is lit tonight, as it is every year on this date, to honor the crew who lost their lives.
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Tonight, the 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing red, white, and blue in honor of the nearly 3,000 people we lost 18 years ago today.
#September11th
#NeverForget
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BREAKING: Mayor Frey's office confirms to
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that the National Guard has been requested after violent protests Wednesday night in south Minneapolis.
A car fleeing from police just crashed on northbound 35E at Little Canada Rd. before the occupants jumped out and ran across the freeway. Appears they were all taken into custody on the on-ramp.
We are working to get more info.
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REUNITED: A Navy veteran and his therapy dog, Ladybug, are back together this evening after his vehicle was stolen with her inside.
Their story at 10 on
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.
BREAKING: Nicolae Miu has been charged with first degree murder and four counts of attempted first degree murder in the mass stabbing on the Apple River in Somerset, WI.
His first court appearance is happening in a moment.
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BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz, Dept. of Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker to unveil COVID-19 plan for Minnesota schools tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.
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Wow — natural gas fire happening now in St. Paul. Believed to be from a lightning strike. No extension to homes at this time — evacuations underway.
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BREAKING: The Plymouth Police Department says they have "obtained a vehicle that matches a description of the suspect vehicle" involved in the fatal shooting of Jay Boughton on Hwy 169.
Police say they are currently processing the vehicle for evidence.
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NEW:
@GovTimWalz
declares peacetime emergency, authorizes National Guard to assist in rescuing stranded motorists stuck in blizzard conditions in southwest MN.
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Senator
@AmyKlobuchar
speaks directly into the camera in her opening statement: “This isn’t Donald Trump’s America, it is yours. This shouldn’t be Donald Trump’s judge, it should be yours.”
Amy Klobuchar says the American people are the only thing that can alter Barrett's hearings: "It is you calling Republican senators and telling them enough is enough, telling them it is personal, telling them they have their priorities wrong. So do it"
New video shows the moment a bus plowed into the Acadia restaurant in Minneapolis yesterday.
No one was injured, but the building sustained significant damage.
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