Minneapolis, MN
Metro E Line opens in Minneapolis
Metro Transit E Line. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Local leaders celebrated the opening of the new Metro E Line at Minneapolis College.
READ MORE: South Minneapolis business owners cautiously optimistic about new E-line
Metro E Line opens
What they’re saying:
The E Line runs along France, Hennepin and University Avenues, connecting Southdale, downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.
The 13-mile route runs from Southdale to the University of Minnesota and is expected to serve 3,000 riders a day, officials say.
The project utilized $12 million in federal funding as well as state funding with Metropolitan Council investments.
Metro Transit emphasized better lighting conditions, more security cameras and heated bus shelters.
‘Construction was tough’
The backstory:
For Victoria Ford, opening a bookstore for adults in Linden Hills was a fairytale, but soon “Comma, A Bookshop” will begin a new chapter, when it comes to customers getting to her business.
“Excited. It’s been a long time coming. We had the construction last year and I’m just glad to see it ready and see what happens with people riding it,” said Ford.
Last year, FOX 9 showed you how construction on the project caused road closures and detours at 50th and France and Linden Hills, with some business owners saying their bottom line was down 60%.
The 50th and France Business Association says customers are slowly coming back, and it is cautiously optimistic the new E-Line will bring more people to the area.
“It was unconscionable what happened. But we believe in forgiveness and we are excited for this line to come here and do all the things it says its going to do,” said Rebecca Sorensen, Executive Director of the 50th & France Business Association.
For Victoria Ford, opening a bookstore for adults in Linden Hills was a fairytale, but soon “Comma, A Bookshop” will begin a new chapter, when it comes to customers getting to her business.
“Excited. It’s been a long time coming. We had the construction last year and I’m just glad to see it ready and see what happens with people riding it,” said Ford.
The Source: This story uses information shared by Metro Transit officials and local legislative leaders.
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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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Minneapolis, MN
‘The power of truth:’ How high school students reported on the ICE surge in their front yard
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.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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