Minneapolis, MN
Cedar-Riverside shooting: Councilmember calls out ‘disgusting’ lack of action on encampments
(FOX 9) – Following a reported lethal capturing at a homeless encampment Thursday morning within the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, a metropolis council member is pitting blame towards the governor, MNDOT and different companies for his or her lack of motion towards cleansing up homeless encampments.
Councilman Jamal Osman says police have been known as out for the lethal capturing at an encampment close to S. sixth St. and fifteenth Ave. S. in Minneapolis.
Hours after the capturing, Osman, who represents Ward 6 in Minneapolis, claims a number of companies have “averted accountability, handed off blame” as they’ve ignored the “violent” encampments in his neighborhood.
“My employees and I’ve been begging for motion at this encampment for months. The governor, MNDOT, and everybody else concerned have averted accountability, handed off blame, and used accounting as excuses to disregard a homeless encampment in the midst of Cedar-Riverside,” the assertion from Osman reads. “For months MNDOT has refused to satisfy with neighborhood members whose high quality of life they instantly influence. For months MNDOT has refused to guide in making certain the well being, security, and well-being of practically 100 Minnesota residents…Violence is one thing that completely comes with any homeless encampment within the metropolis.”
In December the town of Minneapolis cleared a homeless encampment on the Quarry procuring middle in Northeast Minneapolis – citing their illegality and security considerations – and providing these onsite providers offered by the Catholic Charities’ Alternative Heart.
“I’m disgusted at how the state has willfully ignored and disregarded my neighborhood. Politicians don’t have any qualms about coming round Cedar Riverside at election time, however when a homeless encampment places the well being and security of each resident there in danger, the Governor and his appointees couldn’t be bothered to point out up for the neighborhood,” learn the assertion from Osman. “I name on MNDOT to work with the Metropolis of Minneapolis to shut this encampment as quickly as potential. The residents I characterize deserve higher.”
FOX 9 has reached out to the Minneapolis Police Division on the circumstances of Thursday’s capturing. Police haven’t but confirmed details about the capturing or any connection to a homeless encampment.
Minneapolis, MN
Escape From Minneapolis: Post-Game Link Dump
A late-game fake punt call from deep in their own territory will certainly go down in Penn State lore.
James Franklin refused to play it safe to help Penn State overcome a tenacious effort by the Gophers.
The Nittany Lions showed real growth in keeping its march toward the playoffs alive.
Penn State’s run game found its way in the second half, but concerns still remain.
Drew Allar came up big in the clutch once again.
The Nittany Lions need to go ‘1-0’ one more time to reach the playoff for the first time in program history.
The Penn State defense made plays when it needed to as they limited an inspired Minnesota offense.
James Franklin addresses the media following Penn State’s 26-25 victory over the Gophers.
The box score from a memorable trip to Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis squad car involved in crash, both officers expected to be ok
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Minneapolis Police Officers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after their squad car was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
The accident happened just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday night near Chicago Avenue and 9th Street South.
Police say the two officers were driving with their lights and siren activated when the collied with another car — a security vehicle.
The driver and lone occupant of the security vehicle was not injured.
Minneapolis Traffic Investigations responded to the scene. Minneapolis police will investigate the accident.
Minneapolis, MN
A new Christkindl Market is open in the heart of Minneapolis
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