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Minneapolis shoppers, grocery stores prepare for Trump's tariffs
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – President Donald Trump’s flat rate 10% tariff on all imported goods is in effect. Some countries have imposed higher tariffs and all of this could impact your wallet at the grocery store.
Shoppers are keeping an eye on grocery prices
What we know:
A spokesperson for Wedge community co-op says prices haven’t been impacted so far. As it sources food locally first, but things like avocados, bananas, or mangos come from Mexico.
These could go up in price at any moment. Consumers are paying attention to the dollar.
“I definitely am watching prices. Try to buy things that are on sale,” said Mary Costello.
“We’d rather cut back in different parts of our lives than on food,” said Mike Kuhs.
Cutting back on spending or finding food alternatives
What they’re saying:
Amid all this tariff talk, the question on many shoppers’ minds is whether to cut back on entertainment or find other food alternatives.
“We try to plan everything out before we get to the grocery store so you don’t get distracted by, you know, buying too many extras or things that we don’t need,” said Kuhs.
So Kuhs tries to avoid snacks.
But other shoppers could feel the pinch at checkout if produce like avocados and bananas goes up.
“I would definitely have to think about stopping buying them just because, you know, it makes a difference in the paycheck, for sure,” said Costello.
Local perspective:
A spokesperson for Wedge Community Co-op tells Fox 9, that so far it hasn’t seen the impact of tariffs on imported food products, but they’re keeping an eye on imports from South America which the Co-op relies on.
“If they need to make increases, and then we will pass on the smallest increase possible to our shoppers,” said Jill Hotler Marketing Director at Wedge Community Co-
The scene of the crash at 26th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North in Minneapolis. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis woman was sentenced for her role in a deadly crash that killed two women and injured two other people in December 2024.
READ MORE: Minneapolis woman charged in fatal high-speed crash faces additional charges
Woman sentenced in fatal Minneapolis crash
Big picture view:
Prosecutors say Teniki Steward drove a Buick Enclave into a bus shelter and a Ford Explorer after speeding through a red light.
Both of the women in the Ford Explorer died in the crash. They were identified as 53-year-old Ester Jean Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Elaine Reece.
During the crash, the Ford Explorer went off the road, injuring a 17-year-old boy who was waiting for a school bus.
The passenger in Steward’s vehicle also suffered injuries.
Minneapolis police said that Steward was also injured in the crash.
Steward pleaded guilty to multiple murder charges.
What they’re saying:
During the sentencing, the daughter of one of the victims had a statement read on her behalf:
“There’s nothing that can truly prepare you for the moment your entire world is taken from you. Losing my mom has left a pain in my heart that words will never be able to explain.”
What’s next:
Minnesota law requires that Steward serves at least two-thirds of her sentence, a bit under eight-and-a-half years, in prison.
Fatal Emerson and 26th crash
The backstory:
According to the criminal complaint, through surveillance videos from the scene of the crash and witnesses, investigators learned that Steward, driving the Buick Enclave, had been driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Emerson Avenue North.
Before the fatal crash, Steward sped through the intersection of Emerson Avenue North and Broadway Avenue North, running a red light and nearly causing a crash, the charges said.
Steward then continued to speed northbound down Emerson Avenue North, and ran another red light at 26th Avenue North, hitting the Ford Explorer, which was traveling eastbound, according to the complaint.
The Ford Explorer had been at the intersection of Emerson and 26th on a green light.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty shared the following statement:
“This was an egregious act that took Rose and Esther’s lives and injured a child waiting to go to school at a bus stop. Ms. Steward was driving at extremely dangerous speeds on city streets and narrowly avoided multiple collisions before the incident occurred. Third-degree murder charges are appropriate to hold her accountable and protect our community.”
The Source: This story uses information gathered from an Olmsted County court appearance and previous FOX 9 reporting.
A motorcyclist is dead after an early morning crash in Minneapolis Friday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol said that at 1:20 a.m., a Suzuki Motorcycle going north on I-35W at Johnson Street hit the left side of the median guard rail.
The motorcycle continued north for about another quarter mile before coming to a rest on the right-hand side.
State Patrol said the rider came to rest on the left shoulder. He was later identified as 21-year-old Andrew James Neuberger.
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Spartans boys volleyball team played its second game on consecutive nights. The Spartans beat Minneapolis Camden 3-0.
Rochester’s next game will be Tuesday, April 21, at St. Anthony Village at 7:00 p.m.
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