Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis replacing lead water pipes for property owners at no charge
Elevated lead levels in water brings warning
Elevated levels of lead as been discovered in homes in the eastern Twin Cities Metro, bringing a word of caution from water services officials.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis officials are working to replace aging water infrastructure, including lead pipes, at properties across the city without any charge to owners.
READ MORE: Minnesota drinking water lead pipe address lookup, maps available
What we know
Minneapolis officials say that residents who have either a lead water service line, a galvanized water service line that requires replacement, or a water service line of unknown material, will get a letter from the city sometime this week.
That letter will reportedly provide information on the water service line material, how to minimize lead exposure in drinking water, as well as an update on the Minneapolis effort to replace lead water service lines.
The water service line is the pipe that runs from the water main in the street to the meter inside the property.
Property owners in Minneapolis own the entire water service line, and the city needs explicit permission to replace it.
Anyone who receives a letter is encouraged to complete, sign and return the form.
Safe drinking water plan outlined by Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently creating the framework of a plan to help preserve safe drinking water for Minnesotans. FOX 9’s Babs Santos has more details.
State and federal funding
The city is crediting the Minnesota 2023 Lead Service Line Replacement legislation for allocating public funds for the replacement of water service lines.
Minneapolis is now using a combination of state and federal funds to replace lead water service lines “at no cost to the homeowner.”
City officials say about 400 lead service lines will be replaced in 2024, and they plan to replace about 1,000 in 2025.
The goal is to replace every lead service line in the city with the property owner’s consent.
The legislation passed prioritizes replacement based on these criteria:
- Areas with lower-income residents and “disadvantaged communities.”
- Areas with children who have elevated blood lead levels.
- Making the most efficient use of grant funding by coordinating lead service line replacement with other improvements.
The state’s goal is to remove all lead service lines in the state by 2033.
What homeowners can do
Anyone with a lead water service line can mitigate the presence of lead by using cold water for cooking and drinking, running the water for a few minutes before using it or run the water through a lead-reducing filter or pitcher.
The city also shared an interactive map showing lead and non-lead service lines.
READ MORE: Minnesota drinking water lead pipe address lookup, maps available
Minneapolis officials emphasized that the city’s water is safe to drink and is tested hundreds of times a day.
Minneapolis can also request a free at-home water lead testing kit.
Nationwide replacement
Back in October in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden proposed a 10-year deadline for cities nationwide to replace lead pipes.
The initiative would not begin for three years, but will have a goal to remove all lead pipes within 10 years, down from an initial 60-year time limit in an effort to prioritize safe drinking water.
The new regulation would be stricter than one proposed in 2023, and require water systems to ensure that lead concentrations do not exceed an “action level” of 10 parts per billion – a decrease from 15 parts per billion under the current standard.
Minneapolis, MN
Truck driver dead after crash sends Metro Transit bus into home in south Minneapolis
It happened early Monday morning in Minneapolis.
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after an early-morning crash in south Minneapolis on Monday that sent a Metro Transit bus into a home.
It happened at around 4 a.m. at 10th Avenue South and East 38th Street, just a few blocks east of George Floyd Square.
A spokesperson for Metro Transit police tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that a truck was speeding down 10th Avenue when it hit the back of the bus, ripping a tire off the bus and sending it into the front of a home.
The driver of that truck died, according to Metro Transit police, while the driver of the bus was taken to a hospital but is expected to be OK.
Officials say nobody besides the driver was on the bus at the time, and the home the bus hit was also empty at the time.
Investigators are still at the scene, working to clean up all of the debris and determine exactly what led up to the crash.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is at the scene and working to learn more. Download the KSTP app and follow 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on social media for the latest updates.
Minneapolis, MN
Atlanta Dream survive thriller in Minneapolis, edge Lynx 91-90 to open 2026 WNBA season
The Atlanta Dream trailed by double digits, fought back twice and still needed Angel Reese’s game-saving block in the final seconds to survive.
Atlanta opened the 2026 WNBA season with a 91-90 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night, powered by Allisha Gray’s 24 points, Te-Hina Paopao’s pull-up jumper with 12 seconds remaining, and a performance that left little doubt about what this team intends to do this season.
Reese’s block on Emese Hof’s layup attempt in the closing seconds sealed one of the most dramatic opening-night wins before 10,821 fans at Target Center.
When Minnesota pushed its advantage to 13 points in the second quarter and the Dream looked like they were in serious trouble, Allisha Gray took over. The veteran guard finished with a game-high 24 points on 7-of-18 shooting, going a near-perfect 9-of-11 from the free throw line to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Gray’s ability to get to the line and convert kept Atlanta within striking distance throughout a game that could have spiraled out of control multiple times. She scored 11 points in the third quarter alone as the Dream chipped away at Minnesota’s lead.
Rhyne Howard was equally important on both ends, finishing with 15 points, five assists and three steals. Jordin Canada ran the offense efficiently with 12 points and six assists, and Paopao added six points and four assists in a composed performance off the bench.
With Atlanta trailing 85-87 and the clock winding down, Naz Hillmon stepped back and drained a 22-foot three-pointer with 2:44 left to tie the game and silence the fans in the Target Center. It was the shot of the night, and arguably the play that won Atlanta the game.
Hillmon finished with 15 points on an efficient 6-of-10 from the field, adding seven rebounds in 33 minutes. She was the Dream’s most reliable scorer off the bench and delivered her best basketball when Atlanta needed it most.
Rookie Madina Okot also impressed in her WNBA debut, scoring eight points on 3-of-6 shooting with four rebounds in just 10 minutes, showing the poise and physicality that earned her a roster spot out of training camp.
Angel Reese’s first game in a Dream uniform was complicated. She shot 4-of-11 from the field, committed five turnovers and picked up a first-quarter technical foul that gifted Minnesota a free point. At one point in the first half, she missed three consecutive shots on the same possession.
But Reese also grabbed 14 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass, blocked three shots, came up with two steals, and made the most important play of the game when it mattered most. Her block on Hof’s layup in the final seconds was the kind of athletic, instinctive play that changes games and defines seasons.
That is the player Atlanta acquired this offseason. On opening night, in the most pressure-packed moment of the game, she showed exactly why.
Minnesota had every opportunity to win this game and couldn’t finish it. Olivia Miles finished with 21 points on 6-of-14 shooting and eight assists to go along with eight free throws made. Kayla McBride scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:11 left that looked like it might be the dagger.
Courtney Williams added 14 points and six assists, and the Lynx shot 50 percent from the field, a number that should have been good enough to win.
But 15 turnovers and an inability to execute in the game’s final minute proved too costly. Minnesota had chances to put Atlanta away in the fourth quarter and couldn’t. The Dream made them pay every time.
Atlanta continues its opening road trip Tuesday against the Dallas Wings before returning home for the May 17 opener against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena. Minnesota hosts Atlanta again on May 27.
Minneapolis, MN
Woman dead after argument leads to shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A shooting in south Minneapolis left a woman dead Saturday night.
Fatal shooting on Pillsbury Avenue South
What we know:
According to Minneapolis police, officers responded to a report of gunfire near Pillsbury Avenue South and West 25th Street around 5:30 p.m.
A woman was found at the scene with life-threatening gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.
Police believe that an argument inside an apartment led to gunfire.
The suspected shooter fled the scene before police responded.
What we don’t know:
Police did not say what led up to the shooting or if they made any arrests.
The woman has not yet been identified.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on the shooting can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip.
The Source: A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
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