Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis looks to transform third police precinct that burned into
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders are ready to move forward with a plan for the Third Precinct police station that burned during the civil unrest in 2020, which has stood vacant since. But the proposal — which would move city election services there — still faces some pushback from the city council and will take years to implement.
The plan would renovate the building and make it a “democracy center,” moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
City staff presented to the City Council during a committee meeting Tuesday findings from two surveys of residents that show broad support for the changes, which has been the subject of debate for the last few years. Community engagement was a request of the council and the results show support outweighs opposition by more than three to one.
“It’s time for our city to move forward. It’s time for a vision at the old Third Precinct building to take shape,” said Mayor Jacob Frey in a news conference before the meeting.
Council members did not take a formal vote on the concept but discussed the proposal, which still needs formal design planning. Frey and his staff said they intend to move forward with it, though ultimately will need Council buy-in to fund parts of the project.
The meeting came just one day after Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance held a news conference outside the precinct, accusing his opponent Gov. Tim Walz of a failure of leadership at that time.
“Let’s not hand JD Vance a prop to use in a political way,” Frey said of the four years the police station has stood without any transformation.
Margaret Kelliher, the city operations officer, said the goal would be for the project to be complete by 2029, when the city’s current lease for the building that houses elections services expires. Work fixing the inside of Third Precinct building is underway, like replacing windows and elevator shafts, though its exterior is still guarded by fences and in some cases topped with razor wire.
But some on the council would prefer the site to transform fully into community space and raised concern with some of the needed renovations to move election services to that location, including a warehouse space that officials say is necessary for security of election equipment and would also allow for training of poll workers.
“The community I represent particularly is tired of fighting for crumbs when they should be earning and getting the entire loaf of bread. That’s what I told my residents I would fight for,” said Council Member Jason Chavez.
The meeting grew tense at times as council members sparred over the vision for the site, which is referred to simply as its address of 3000 Minnehaha [Avenue] in discussion. The council separately approved last year a new site for the police station, a building the city bought and will renovate.
“It feels as though some of my colleagues are desperate for any object to 3000 Minnehaha and this has been going on for too long,” said Council Member Linea Palmisano. “Enough is enough.”
Minneapolis, MN
MPD: Man and woman injured, both arrested after stabbing in Bryant neighborhood
A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after an apparent domestic-related stabbing Monday night in the Bryant neighborhood of Minneapolis, police say.
According to Minneapolis Police Sgt. Garrett Parten, officers were called to the area of 39th Street East and Fourth Avenue South just before 9 p.m. and found a man suffering from “at least one potentially life-threatening stab wound.”
Parten says officers provided aid until an ambulance took the man to a hospital for treatment.
Less than a mile west of where they found the man, on the other side of Interstate 35W, officers found a woman with less serious injuries. She was also taken to a hospital for treatment but is expected to survive.
Investigators believe the man and woman were involved in a domestic dispute and, upon being released from the hospital, were both booked into jail, Parten said.
The investigation remains active.
Minneapolis, MN
Woman dies in Minneapolis hit-and-run crash, driver still at large
Minneapolis police respond to a hit-and-run that left a woman seriously injured, (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A woman hit by a vehicle that fled the scene in Minneapolis over the weekend died Monday from her injuries, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Minneapolis hit-and-run crash
The backstory:
Police say they responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian at about 3:10 a.m. on Sunday in the 1600 block of Marshall Street Northeast.
Officers then found a woman in her 20s suffering from potentially life-threatening injuries. She was taken to the hospital.
Investigators say the woman was crossing Marshall Street while carrying a bag of food when she was struck by a speeding vehicle.
Driver still at large
What you can do:
Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan that was possibly driven by a man.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail.
Minneapolis, MN
ICE at US airports: No sign of agents at MSP
ICE at airports on Monday: No sign of agents at MSP
There are no signs of ICE agents at MSP Airport on Monday morning. ICE is being sent to some airports to help TSA during the partial government shutdown, which has led to long lines to get through airport security.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – ICE agents are set to assist TSA officers at airports nationwide due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
However, it remains unclear whether Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will be among the locations receiving additional personnel.
ICE agents to assist TSA at airports
What we know:
The decision to deploy ICE agents comes as TSA officers have been working without pay for more than a month, leading to widespread staffing challenges. Hundreds of TSA employees have reportedly resigned, while others have called in sick, contributing to long security lines during the busy spring break travel season.
Federal officials say ICE agents will not replace TSA officers but would likely assist with certain tasks, such as monitoring exit lanes or checking passenger identification. The goal is to free up trained TSA officers to focus on more specialized duties like X-ray screening.
The Department of Homeland Security has not released a list of airports that will receive ICE support. In a statement Monday, the agency said in part, “President Trump is using every tool available to help American travelers who are facing hours-long lines at airports across the country.”
Security at MSP Airport
Local perspective:
At the MSP airport, operations appeared to be running smoothly. However, some passengers are skeptical about the effectiveness of using ICE agents. “Yeah, not a fan of that, I don’t think it will make the situation any better,” said a couple.
MSP officials would not confirm or deny if ICE agents would be deployed locally, but emphasized that wait times at MSP have remained relatively low.
“During the partial government shutdown, wait times have consistently remained under 30 minutes at MSP Airport, despite heavy spring break travel. The relatively low wait times are a testament to the commitment of the local TSA team,” a statement read. “We’re grateful for the TSA’s continued service to maintain smooth and secure travel for MSP passengers.”
What we don’t know:
It’s still unclear how many ICE agents will be deployed or which locations will be impacted.
The Source: This story uses statements from DHS and MSP Airport officials.
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