Minneapolis, MN
Matt Wallner Makes Season’s First Shuttle from St. Paul to Minneapolis
Matt Wallner was penciled in because the Saints designated hitter for the primary recreation of a doubleheader on Saturday, however the Twins made a name for the 25–year-old Forest Lake native to get again as much as the massive leagues. The transfer was retroactive to Max Kepler formally being positioned on the 10-day injured listing and the Twins wanted one other outfielder to take his place.
Wallner and lots of of his Saints teammates had been in a hitters assembly on the time Gardenhire obtained the decision from the Twins’ entrance workplace. No time was wasted thereafter.
Wallner was scratched, Jair Carmargo took his place because the DH for recreation one, and Saints clubhouse supervisor Matt Tramp rapidly organized Wallner’s belongings to get him off to Goal Subject in time for the primary pitch in opposition to the Astros.
“I advised Wallner. I simply mentioned, ‘Be prepared. You are not within the lineup (Saturday), however be able to go off the bench,’” mentioned Gardenhire.
Given Wallner’s time within the massive leagues late within the 2022 season and restricted time earlier than each the Twins and Saints video games began. Gardenhire didn’t have many extra phrases of knowledge to cross to Wallner that he had not already shared with him.
“I talked to him just a little bit throughout spring coaching and simply advised them, ‘Hey, simply preserve doing all of your factor. You are doing good. They received plenty of outfielders on the market however stuff is gonna occur. It at all times does,” Gardenhire mentioned on what he shared with Wallner.
“No one is aware of how fast it is gonna be, but it surely all normally performs out in some unspecified time in the future. It simply occurred to be the primary full week of the season. He is a very good participant, a very good hitter, and I hope he goes up there and it helps him develop extra,” mentioned Gardenhire.
Gardenhire had not chosen Wallner to be the DH for the primary recreation understanding this transfer was a certainty Saturday morning. Wallner had performed all 5 video games of the Saints season to date in proper area and was in want of a defensive break.
“I used to be planning on splitting him [Wallner] DH one recreation. taking part in within the area the opposite, however I had an concept that it was a chance that he was gonna get referred to as up. So I had a strong backup plan in case that occurred,” mentioned Gardenhire.
Fortuitously, Wallner was not wanted within the Twins lineup for his or her 9-6 victory over the Houston Astros Saturday afternoon. Twins supervisor Rocco Baldelli shared with a pool of beat reporters after the sport Wallner will see motion within the Twins lineup, however didn’t touch upon if it will be as quickly as Sunday afternoon’s finale in opposition to the Astros.
Minneapolis, MN
Man seriously hurt after stabbing in Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall, suspect arrested
MINNEAPOLIS — A man in his 30s suffered life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed late Monday night on Nicollet Mall.
Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Metro Transit Police found the man bleeding around 11:53 p.m. on Nicollet Avenue and South 5th Street. They provided medical aid and the man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital.
Police then arrested the suspect, a 58-year-old man, about 30 minutes later near Colfax Avenue South and Lake Street. They tracked the man’s movements to that location on camera. He was also taken to the hospital for an injury that happened before the arrest.
Police say their early investigation indicates an altercation led up to the stabbing.
Police have not released more information on the victim’s status.
Minneapolis, MN
MPD 3rd Precinct: 'Democracy center’ business, organization wanted
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Following months of discussion over what to do with the site of the former Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct, city officials are now looking for “businesses, organizations, or teams” interested in running a new “democracy center” at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue South.
Third Precinct site
Background: The former police precinct was destroyed in the riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The burned building has sat empty at the corner of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue for the past four years.
Since then, the city has debated what to do with the location.
Democracy center
What officials are saying: In an announcement on Monday, city officials say they are seeking a suitor that will, “take a community-focused approach to developing, programming, managing, and using about 8,000 square feet… for the purposes of the democracy center.”
The city says it looks to move forward with a mixed-use democracy center that would house elections and voter services. It would also include a ground-floor space for “community use.”
Community engagement
By the numbers: The city has previously conducted open houses, curated conversations and shared online surveys – the results of which it says showed 63% in support and 17% opposed of the idea.
What’s next?
Look ahead: The city is hoping to finalize design plans in the coming weeks and start renovations in 2025 with hopes of the democracy center opening sometime in 2026.
The Source: Previous FOX 9 reporting and an update provided by the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
1 year later: Family urges killer of 16-year-old shot days before last Christmas to come forward
Isayah Coburn was fatally shot on Dec. 23 of last year in south Minneapolis — just days after his 16th birthday.
“He had an old spirit,” said Dawn Williams about her son.
Isayah’s murder remains unsolved one year later.
“It’s not just another teen who died; it’s somebody’s son, it’s somebody’s brother, somebody’s friend,” said Jamila Troop, Isayah’s older sister. “He means a whole lot to us.”
Gunfire broke out on Dec. 23, 2023, on East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis.
Isayah was shot and died, and a woman was also shot but survived.
In the same area, just 24 hours before, two other people were shot, according to police.
The family said Isayah was walking to get pizza.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked Minneapolis Police multiple questions about the teen’s case — including what could have sparked the gunfire.
A police spokesperson only said in an email that the investigation is open and that no arrests have been made.
Isayah’s family holds onto hope someone will step forward with a clue in his murder.
“Tell the truth, you can’t keep running from it, keep hiding from it, tell the truth,” Williams said.
As the family waits for a break in the case, Williams says she must remain strong while feeling the pain of losing a child.
“I’m the matriarch; I have to set an example for the other kids and other people who look up to me,” Williams said. “If I fall off, they will fall off too… I can’t fall off.”
If you have that tip in the case, remember you can remain anonymous by connecting to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota.
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