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Family remembers Minneapolis man found dead year after disappearance
Mpls family remembers son a year after disappearance
A Minneapolis mother speaks out after her son went missing during a mental health crisis over a year ago. FOX 9’s Mary McGuire has the story.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Jake Poe was always happiest when he was playing sports.
“He loved sports. It’s what fed his heart-baseball, basketball, football,” said Jake’s mom, Tali Nelson.
The 31-year-old beloved son and brother was also known for his caring heart.
“He was a very simple, wonderful, loving son,” said Nelson.
But behind his bright smile, Poe also struggled with mental health issues, being diagnosed with schizophrenia psychosis in 2020. In the days before his disappearance, Nelson knew something was off.
“I knew something was wrong then, that was my first cue. Either his medication…he wasn’t taking it regularly or something was off,” said Nelson.
Poe was last seen on March 26, 2023, and Nelson believes, because of his mental health struggles, his case wasn’t looked into as closely as it should have been. In the months he was missing, she took on the role of investigator to find answers, even calling on family friend and police officer Lou Ferraro to help in any way he could.
“When we are looking for someone, it’s almost like looking for a needle in a haystack,” said Ferraro.
With his help, they were able to pull surveillance footage, tracing Poe’s last movements near ford parkway in St. Paul. In late February, his remains were discovered in the river near Hastings.
“He was just super, super brave and strong. He was an amazing human,” said Nelson.
By sharing Jake’s story, they hope to put a spotlight on mental health, especially when it comes to missing persons in our community.
“We really do have a crisis in our society and in our community and in our cities that is dealing with mental health,” said Ferraro.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
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