MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – A 41-year-old man faces felony fees for allegedly attacking two folks with a knife on a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Jarelle Vaughn, 41, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a harmful weapon after two folks had been injured in a knife assault, certainly one of which required surgical procedure, in response to the legal grievance.
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On Oct 11, Minneapolis police say they responded to a report of an assault on a Metro Transit bus within the space of Chicago and Franklin Avenue.
One of many victims advised police Vaughn had entered the bus and was speaking to himself. Shortly after getting on the bus, Vaughn allegedly pulled out a knife from his pocket and tried to stab him within the chest, however solely left a superficial wound.
As the person tried to maneuver away from Vaughn, he allegedly stabbed him once more in his facet. Police say the person required surgical procedure and stitches on the hospital because of the severity of the wound.
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Vaughn then allegedly turned and attacked a girl earlier than exiting the bus. Based on the grievance, witnesses advised police she was “bleeding profusely” after being struck by the knife. Police say she sustained a superficial wound and was handled by medics on the scene.
In the course of the investigation, police obtained surveillance video of the assault, which they are saying exhibits Vaughn getting into the bus and standing by the person. He then stabbed him twice earlier than turning and swinging the knife on the lady, hitting her as soon as, the grievance states.
Vaughn was beforehand convicted of third-degree assault with substantial bodily hurt in 2021, in response to court docket paperwork.
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He’s set to make his first court docket look Friday afternoon.
MINNEAPOLIS — The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they’ll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
“It feels like family,” patron Kathleen Spitzer told WCCO. “Everybody — the servers and bartenders — are so nice. It feels like a home away from home.”
Red Dragon’s current owner, Phil Wong, said the restaurant and bar will shut down on Sunday after nearly 50 years in business; it first opened on Dec. 29, 1976.
“People love this place. They like to come here and drink and hang out,” Wong lamented. “I love them all. They show a lot of love to us and they enjoy our establishment.”
According to Wong, 73, finances and his longevity were contributing factors. The former engineer took over the business from his brother in 2007.
“It costs a little bit more — the food, the meat, the vegetables,” he added. “Minneapolis, too, the minimum wage went up.”
Still, Wong said he leaves with no regrets.
“I feel good about it. I think it’s time to move on,” he said. “We’re ending on a good note.”
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Red Dragon is the latest of several Twin Cities eateries to shutter in 2024, including the St. Paul staple Tavern on Grand. Even newer restaurants, like Kim’s from award-winning chef Ann Kim, also in Uptown, could not survive.
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Jonah Kaplan is WCCO and CBS News Minnesota’s investigative reporter and has built a strong reputation for his balanced and in-depth coverage of high-impact issues including the economy, immigration, education, public safety, and the military, among others.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Dozens of flights were delayed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Friday morning.
Dozens of flights delayed
By the numbers: According to MSP Airport’s website, as of 11:51 a.m., two departures were canceled and 36 were delayed. Meanwhile, 11 arrivals were canceled and 16 were delayed.
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FlightAware says there have been more than 19,000 delays and 525 cancelations globally, while there have been more than 3,400 delays and 525 cancelations within, into or out of the United States as of 11:57 a.m. on Thursday.
The weather forecast: This comes as a dense fog advisory is in effect until noon on Friday across Minnesota, and rain is expected for much of Friday and Friday night. There are also storms on the east and west coasts that could cause some travel problems.
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Several airports across the United States have ground delays due to weather, according to the FAA’s website.
Increased travel at MSP Airport
What they’re saying: The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) expected a 6% year-over-year increase in screened passengers between Dec. 20, 2024, and Jan. 6, 2025. Thursday, Dec. 26, was expected to be the busiest day during the stretch, with nearly 50,000 people expected to pass through security at MSP.
This week’s Fab Five photo display includes highlights from Minneapolis South’s 88-84 boys basketball victory over Minneapolis North on Wednesday, December 11.
The photos include two South players who led them with 22 points each (DeAmontre Scott and Eugene Brown), the player who scored 22 points to lead North (JMarion Sanders), North’s point guard who scored 14 points (Allen Hill), and a former Marshall University High School and Augsburg University great officiating the game (Ronnie Henderson).
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald welcomes reader comments to mcdeezy05@gmail.com.