Minneapolis, MN
Court lifts injunction on Minneapolis 2040 plan
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction that had blocked parts of Minneapolis’ 2040 plan from moving forward.
The Hennepin County District Court issued the injunction over a lawsuit brought by environmental groups who claim the plan would violate Minnesota’s Environmental Rights Act.
The lawsuit, in its third appeal, claims that the 2040 plan, which would increase housing availability in the city, would cause environmental damage by increasing residential density.
The 2040 plan ends single-family house zoning in favor of duplexes and triplexes. Under the previous court ruling, the city would have had to revert to its 2030 plan.
However, the Court of Appeals found that the district court overstepped its authority in its decision, putting the burden of proof on the city instead of the plaintiffs.
Efforts are also underway in the state legislature to bring an end to the lawsuit. The Minnesota Supreme Court previously ruled that comprehensive plans were subject to the Environmental Rights Act. Legislation passed by the Minnesota House last week would exempt comprehensive plans by metro cities from environmental reviews. That piece of legislation still needs approval from the Senate.
In a statement to FOX 9 from his office, Mayor Frey wrote: “The battle we’ve been fighting in the courts highlights the clear need for a change in state law. Today’s news is a step in the right direction, and we are appreciative of legislative efforts to act in providing clarity for not only Minneapolis but for cities across Minnesota.”
The scene of the crash at 26th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North in Minneapolis. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis woman was sentenced for her role in a deadly crash that killed two women and injured two other people in December 2024.
READ MORE: Minneapolis woman charged in fatal high-speed crash faces additional charges
Woman sentenced in fatal Minneapolis crash
Big picture view:
Prosecutors say Teniki Steward drove a Buick Enclave into a bus shelter and a Ford Explorer after speeding through a red light.
Both of the women in the Ford Explorer died in the crash. They were identified as 53-year-old Ester Jean Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Elaine Reece.
During the crash, the Ford Explorer went off the road, injuring a 17-year-old boy who was waiting for a school bus.
The passenger in Steward’s vehicle also suffered injuries.
Minneapolis police said that Steward was also injured in the crash.
Steward pleaded guilty to multiple murder charges.
What they’re saying:
During the sentencing, the daughter of one of the victims had a statement read on her behalf:
“There’s nothing that can truly prepare you for the moment your entire world is taken from you. Losing my mom has left a pain in my heart that words will never be able to explain.”
What’s next:
Minnesota law requires that Steward serves at least two-thirds of her sentence, a bit under eight-and-a-half years, in prison.
Fatal Emerson and 26th crash
The backstory:
According to the criminal complaint, through surveillance videos from the scene of the crash and witnesses, investigators learned that Steward, driving the Buick Enclave, had been driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Emerson Avenue North.
Before the fatal crash, Steward sped through the intersection of Emerson Avenue North and Broadway Avenue North, running a red light and nearly causing a crash, the charges said.
Steward then continued to speed northbound down Emerson Avenue North, and ran another red light at 26th Avenue North, hitting the Ford Explorer, which was traveling eastbound, according to the complaint.
The Ford Explorer had been at the intersection of Emerson and 26th on a green light.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty shared the following statement:
“This was an egregious act that took Rose and Esther’s lives and injured a child waiting to go to school at a bus stop. Ms. Steward was driving at extremely dangerous speeds on city streets and narrowly avoided multiple collisions before the incident occurred. Third-degree murder charges are appropriate to hold her accountable and protect our community.”
The Source: This story uses information gathered from an Olmsted County court appearance and previous FOX 9 reporting.
A motorcyclist is dead after an early morning crash in Minneapolis Friday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol said that at 1:20 a.m., a Suzuki Motorcycle going north on I-35W at Johnson Street hit the left side of the median guard rail.
The motorcycle continued north for about another quarter mile before coming to a rest on the right-hand side.
State Patrol said the rider came to rest on the left shoulder. He was later identified as 21-year-old Andrew James Neuberger.
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Spartans boys volleyball team played its second game on consecutive nights. The Spartans beat Minneapolis Camden 3-0.
Rochester’s next game will be Tuesday, April 21, at St. Anthony Village at 7:00 p.m.
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