Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday
The Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday, with ward conventions happening from April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.
Minneapolis residents elect delegates during the DFL caucus, one group to represent at the ward convention and one to represent at the city convention. Those delegates will attend the Minneapolis DFL conventions to either endorse a candidate or not endorse one.
A candidate needs 60% of the delegates’ votes to earn a DFL nomination. Candidates who earn the DFL nomination are far more likely to win their election, according to a Southwest Voices article.
During ward conventions, delegates choose from two voting methods and hear from the candidates. First, the candidates give a speech on why they should be DFL endorsed, and then there will be a question-and-answer period between the candidates and delegates.
The Minneapolis DFL Convention will take place July 19 and 20. The Minneapolis mayor, Parks and Recreation Board, City Council and Board of Estimate and Taxation positions are up for endorsement.
To find your location, look up your precinct at the Minnesota Secretary of State Pollfinder website. The website will have “Minneapolis” followed by two numbers for “W-” and “P-“, explaining what ward and precinct you live in.
Ward 1
Ward 1 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Elliott Payne (Ward 1) and challenger Brian Strahan are seeking the endorsement.
Edison High School
Precincts 1 – 11
700 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Ward 2
Ward 2 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Robin Wonsley (Ward 2) is an independent and identifies as a democratic socialist, so she is not seeking the DFL endorsement. Challengers Michael Baskins, Alexander Fooy and Shelley Madore are seeking the endorsement.
Pratt Elementary School
Precincts 1 – 9
66 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Ward 3
Ward 3 has two hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3), as well as challengers Emilio César Rodríguez and Marcus Mills, are seeking the endorsement.
Minneapolis Central Library
Precincts 5, 6, 10, 11, 12
Second Floor Meeting Rooms
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
1201 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ward 4
Ward 4 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw (Ward 4), as well as challenger Marvina Haynes, are seeking the DFL endorsement.
Camden High School
Precincts 1 – 9
4320 Newton Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Ward 5
Ward 5 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5) announced he is not running for re-election in Ward 5, so challengers Miles Wilson, Ethropic Burnett, Pearll “Tinitha” Warren, Anndrea Young, Jovan Northington and Amber Frederick are seeking the DFL endorsement.
North High School
Precincts 1 – 9
1500 James Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Ward 6
Ward 6 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Jamal Osman (Ward 6) and challenger Mohamoud Hassan are seeking the DFL endorsement.
Seward Montessori Elementary School
Precincts 1 – 9
2309 28th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Ward 7
Ward 7 has three hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Katie Cashman (Ward 7), as well as challengers Paula Chesley, Elizabeth Shaffer and Corey Ryan Vest, are seeking the DFL endorsement.
Anwatin Middle School
Precincts 1, 4, 7
256 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Kenwood Elementary School
Precincts 2, 3, 9, 12
2013 Penn Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Emerson Dual Language Elementary School
Precincts 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
120 W 15th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Ward 8
Ward 8 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Soren Stevenson and Josh Bassais are seeking the DFL endorsement. Incumbent Council Member Andrea Jenkins (Ward 8) is not running for re-election.
Andersen Middle School
Precincts 1 – 11
1098 Andersen Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Ward 9
Ward 9 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Jason Chavez (Ward 9) and challenger Marques Jones are seeking the DFL endorsement.
South High School
Precincts 1 – 9
3131 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Ward 10
Ward 10 has two hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Aisha Chughtai (Ward 10) and challenger Lydia Millard are seeking the DFL endorsement.
Whittier Elementary School
Precincts 1, 6, 7, 8, 9
2620 Grand Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Queermunity Community Center
Precincts 2, 3, 4, 5
3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Ward 11
Ward 11 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Jamison Whiting and Mariam DeMello are seeking the endorsement. Incumbent Council Member Emily Koski (Ward 11) is running for mayor.
Justice Page Middle School
Precincts 1 – 12
1 West 49th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419
Ward 12
Ward 12 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Aurin Chowdhury (Ward 12) and challenger Becka Thompson are seeking the DFL endorsement.
Sanford Middle School
Precincts 1 – 12
3524 42nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Ward 13
Ward 13 has three hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Linea Palmisano (Ward 13) is the only candidate seeking the DFL endorsement.
Southwest High School
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
3414 W 47th St., Minneapolis, MN 55410
Mount Olivet Church
Precincts 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Walker Place by Vivie
Precinct 13
Chapel Room
3701 Bryant Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 5540
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis salon is turning heads by mixing rock and roll with haircuts, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers.
A salon where music and haircuts go hand in hand
What we know:
HiFi Hair and Records sits on the edge of downtown Minneapolis, marked by a leopard print awning and a vibe that’s all about community through music.
“I tried to model it after a barbershop,” said Jonny Clifford, owner of the salon.
Clifford opened the shop in 2011, inspired by his father who introduced him to music and was battling terminal cancer at the time.
The salon brings together the hum of blow dryers and the sounds of rock and roll, with Clifford saying, “Music is the uniter. Most everyone who is alive today grew up on rock and roll.”
He added a record store the following year, letting customers browse new and used vinyl and CDs while waiting for their appointment.
“I jokingly refer to it as the coolest waiting room in the city,” said Clifford.
The shop is filled with memorabilia from music legends like Elvis, David Bowie and The Monkees. There’s even a wall dedicated to Minnesota’s local music scene.
Clifford said, “We’ve got Bobby V who I think never gets enough credit for his contributions to music in Minnesota.”
Clifford’s journey from punk haircuts to community hub
Why you should care:
Clifford started cutting hair in the early 1980s because he and his friends in southwest Minneapolis couldn’t afford the punk haircuts they wanted.
Now, he not only looks the part—”Ronny Wood, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, I’m always like old Keith Richards or young Keith Richards”—but he helps others feel like rock stars too.
“People are like make me look like a rock star and that is sort of a universal term right. Everyone wants to look like a rock star,” said Clifford.
His goal is simple:
“If I can make a living and raise my family, pay my bills, have a business and be a part of a community, that is important to me. I win. That’s everything,” said Clifford.
He is passionate about giving a boost to local musicians, saying, “I think they need it more. I love Lady Gaga and The Rolling Stones, but they are doing fine. Our local people haven’t made it national yet. They could use a voice. They could use a boost, and they need to be heard.”
The salon’s rhythm is all about joy, music and community, and Clifford plans to keep it going.
“Til I kick over. I’ll probably be back standing behind the chair. And someone will complain I didn’t finish their haircut,” said Clifford.
HiFi Hair and Records continues to be a place where music and style meet, giving Minnesota’s music scene a little extra volume.
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A deadly shooting in Edina sparked a massive police response and forced a lockdown at nearby businesses at Southdale Mall on Wednesday as police are searching for the suspects.
Deadly Edina shooting
What we know:
Edina police responded around 12:30 p.m. to the report of a shooting along West 66th Street near Southdale Mall.
At the scene, officers found one victim with a gunshot wound. Officers tried to revive the victim but say they ultimately died from their wounds.
Local perspective:
Police say the suspects ran from the scene. As a precaution, they advised nearby businesses to go into lockdown. FOX 9 learned that MHealth Fairview also went into lockdown procedures as a precaution.
Aerial video from the scene showed the investigation appeared to be focused around an apartment building across from the mall. Police say the apartment building is described as a transitional housing.
Avoid the area
Big picture view:
Police are asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation is underway. Officers have blocked off West 66th for the time being.
Police say they are looking for more than one suspect involved in the shooting.
What we don’t know:
Police say some people were taken into custody at the scene but it’s unclear what their role was in relation to the shooting.
Law enforcement near the 3300 block of W. 66th Street in Edina. (FOX 9)
Minneapolis, MN
Ellison, Minneapolis, St. Paul update lawsuit against Operation Metro Surge with new data
(ABC 6 News) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis and Saint Paul updated their lawsuit over Operation Metro Surge with new survey data on economic harm.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego conducted two surveys tied to the amended lawsuit. The lawsuit says the federal operation violated the Constitution and caused lasting economic damage.
The first survey was done between February and March and included nearly 1,400 residents. It found workers lost more than $240 million in wages during the operation.
A separate newly released survey of about 900 businesses found more than $600 million in lost revenue. The updated lawsuit from Keith Ellison and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul adds that new data to its claims.
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