Minneapolis, MN
Road reconstruction project causing concern among NE Minneapolis artists
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Artists say Quincy Street is a special place with unique character and a charming vibe.
Cause for concern
What we know:
For Eddie Phillips, turning wood into furniture is a form of artistic expression, but he is worried a road reconstruction project could have a negative impact on the street his woodworking shop calls home.
“I think everybody wants the reconstruction to happen. It’s the how it’s going to happen,” said Philips, who owns Boom Island Woodworking.
From manufacturers to makers
The backstory:
The City of Minneapolis is planning to rebuild several streets in an industrial area of northeast called Logan Park. That includes several blocks of Quincy Street, an uneven brick road, which is more than 100 years old.
But some of the artists who moved in after being displaced by development in the North Loop are concerned the project will get rid of the historic charm of the area and lay the groundwork for gentrification, which could force them to move again.
“Quincy has seen a lot of change in the last 15 years and I think there is a concern that we could be pushed out,” said Phillips.
City officials say the street doesn’t have proper drainage and many spots have missing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, which make the area hard to navigate, especially for people with disabilities.
But some artists believe a lengthy construction project could make it hard to hold events like Art-A-Whirl for a couple of years and limit access to the buildings for both the artists and the general public.
“We want the city to engage with this as a partner and help preserve, establish, and foster the arts community,” said Jono Query, who owns the Q.arma Building on Quincy.
No final plan yet
What they’re saying:
Ultimately, Phillips hopes the project lays the foundation for the heart of the arts district for the next 50 years.
“We need to be able to get deliveries, We need parking for our customers, but you know at the same time, we want the arts district to be accessible and walkable as well,” said Phillips.
The city is still gathering input from the public about Quincy Street and the other streets involved in this reconstruction project.
That project is scheduled to begin in April of next year.
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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