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Armed man fatally shot by Minneapolis police ID'd by medical examiner

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3 days ago

June 15, 2024

Armed man fatally shot by Minneapolis police ID'd by medical examiner

A 39-year-old Bloomington man has been identified as the man fatally shot by police this week in south Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday.

Michael Warren Ristow was shot and killed Wednesday by officers responding to reports of a man threatening a person with a gun in the 3000 block of Hiawatha Avenue of the Longfellow neighborhood, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said in a preliminary report.

The BCA said Ristow had fled police trying to arrest him, then stopped at a fence and “turned toward the officers with a gun in his hand.” The three officers fired, striking Ristow.

According to the medical examiner’s report, Ristow was pronounced dead of “multiple gunshot wounds” just before 10 p.m. at HCMC.

The BCA identified the three officers as Enoch Langford, Abdirizaq Mumin and Chaz Wilson. They were placed on leave pending the investigation as is standard protocol when an officer kills a person in the line of duty.

The BCA said the officers were wearing body cameras, and the video was being reviewed. BCA investigators found cartridge casings and two handguns that were later determined to be stolen, agency spokeswoman Bonney Bowman said.

In a news conference after the shooting, Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Ristow’s gun appeared to have been jammed, but he did not know whether it had been fired.

“I have no reason to think that this is anything other than a justifiable and lawful use of force by police officers,” the chief said.

Ristow did not have a violent criminal record, but it did include three open cases in Hennepin County from 2023: felony fifth-degree possession of fentanyl, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and trespassing. In each case, he allegedly possessed drugs or paraphernalia.

This was the second fatal shooting by Minneapolis police in two weeks. On May 30, police shot to death Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, after he ambushed and killed officer Jamal Mitchell in a confrontation on S. Blaisdell Avenue.

-Star Tribune staff writers Paul Walsh and Louis Krauss contributed to this report.

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Minneapolis police:

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS — It was a chaotic scene in Dinkytown around midnight Monday with fireworks being shot off in the street.

Some of the people responsible came right up to a WCCO camera to brag about it.

“Just f***ed with the whole city,” one young person said while his face was covered. “Threw fireworks all over the place. Look at my fingers, burnt from the fireworks.”

Another young person said, “The fireworks are not for people. They’re just for fun. We’re not trying to hurt nobody.”

Nobody was hurt, and, in fact, Minneapolis police told WCCO there were “a few reports regarding fireworks, but…nothing substantial to report.”

Officers from the city and the University of Minnesota blocked roads but didn’t appear to try to disperse any of the crowds when a WCCO camera was there.

One officer shook hands with one of the teens, smiling.

“They literally didn’t do anything,” said Nina Snowise, who works at Frank and Andrea Pizza in Dinkytown and also lives nearby.

Snowise says fireworks displays like this weekend’s happen a lot near the well-known restaurant.

She says Frank and Andrea has hired security on weekends and no longer let minors in past 11 p.m.

“It’s just uncomfortable because you don’t know it’s a firework unless you see the fireworks,” Snowise said. “Last night, I knew they were fireworks, I saw the lights, but the other times I’ve heard them, I’m like, ‘That’s a really loud bang. What the hell was that?’ It just doesn’t feel safe to be around here at night when all that’s going on.”

In March, UMPD Chief Matt Clark shared a plan for a Dinkytown safety center, which would be like a hub for police, community and students.

Clark told the University of Minnesota Board of Regents at the time, “There’s a reduction in crime, but there’s also a need to increase our safety education, resources and engagement.”

Minneapolis police report the number of robberies and assaults in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood near campus are similar to last year but vandalism and thefts are up.

David Schuman

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, including the October 1 mass shooting and political visits from President Barack Obama and candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

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Prince Celebration Event 2024 | KOOL 108 | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Prince Mural Downtown Minneapolis

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13 hours ago

June 17, 2024

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Prince Celebration Event 2024 | KOOL 108 | Jun 22nd, 2024 | Prince Mural Downtown Minneapolis

Attention all Prince Fans! Get ready to paint the town purple as we honor our hometown hero, the incredible Prince! Join us both, downtown Minneapolis and at Paisley Park for a spectacular celebration of his life and the 40th Anniversary of the legendary ‘Purple Rain’!

Tickets are on sale NOW! Whether you’re looking for full access, a single day pass or a special concert ticket, we’ve got you covered.

AND don’t miss out on the FREE Block Party Saturday June 22nd, right in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis at the Prince Mural. Come dressed in your finest purple and celebrate with us!

Mark your calendars and visit paisleypark.com/celebration-2024 to secure your spot.

Let’s celebrate Prince’s legacy together!

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iHeart Minneapolis Adds Past Royal Eric Lonnquist as Sales SVP – Radio Ink

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21 hours ago

June 17, 2024

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iHeart Minneapolis Adds Past Royal Eric Lonnquist as Sales SVP – Radio Ink

Eric Lonnquist has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Minneapolis, encompassing nine stations including music, talk, and news formats. Lonnquist brings more than 20 years of sales experience in the Minneapolis Market.

After starting his career playing professional baseball for the Kansas City Royals for two years post-college, he transitioned into media sales at then-Clear Channel Radio. Most recently, he held a role in Major Market Sales at Paycor and previously served in sales leadership roles at SAP Concur and Center.

As the Minneapolis cluster’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Lonnquist will lead a team of five managers and 25 account executives. He will report to Market President Greg Alexander.

Alexander said, “Eric Lonnquist is a seasoned sales professional in the Minneapolis market. His extensive background in media sales, combined with his leadership roles in major market sales makes him the perfect fit for our team. We are excited to have Eric lead our sales strategy and drive our continued success across our iconic broadcast and digital platforms.”

Lonnquist added, “I’m incredibly grateful and excited to be joining the iHeartMedia team in Minneapolis. I look forward to leveraging our strong cross-platform presence and working with such a talented team to help our clients achieve their advertising goals. Together, we will continue to deliver unparalleled results and drive success for our partners.”