Minneapolis, MN
MnDOT clears Minneapolis homeless encampment connected to deadly shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – MnDOT crews have cleared a homeless encampment within the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood that was related to a lethal taking pictures final week in Minneapolis.
A MnDOT spokesman tells FOX 9 that the encampment close to Currie Park had turn into “a important security concern following a deadly taking pictures late final week.” After posting discover, the encampment was cleared Wednesday morning.
An announcement from MnDOT reads: “MnDOT has at all times maintained that freeway right-of-way isn’t a secure place for human beings to stay. As at all times when responding to the advanced and pressing wants of individuals experiencing homelessness, MnDOT intently coordinates with native service suppliers and state and county companions to supply info, assist and options to folks on the website. Over the previous a number of weeks, there have been common visits to this location from service suppliers and native organizations – together with weekly by Hennepin County’s Streets to Housing group – to share details about out there companies and shelters. I’d encourage you to contact Hennepin County who can share rather more details about the intensive outreach that has occurred at this location.”
Folks residing within the encampment had been pointed to native organizations that assist folks experiencing homelessness.
Police responded to that encampment final Thursday for a reported lethal taking pictures. The sufferer, recognized over the weekend as 27-year-old Adnan Mohamed Ali, was discovered on the encampment with deadly wounds.
After the lethal taking pictures, Councilmember Jamal Osman issued a blistering assertion, calling out state leaders for an absence of motion to deal with encampments. On Wednesday, after the encampment was cleared, Osman issued a follow-up assertion expressing additional concern concerning the lack of motion to cope with encampments and to assist these residing there.
The assertion reads in full:
“Right this moment MnDOT, in coordination with the Metropolis of Minneapolis and different governments closed the homeless encampments in Cedar-Riverside.
“It brings me nothing however disgust to have this occur. The encampment closures in my ward have been among the hardest and most depressing of my time in Metropolis Corridor. Significantly the failures in multi-jurisdictional response to homeless encampments are so apparent and harm so many in my group.
“I take no pleasure in calling for an encampment to be closed. It comes solely after weighing the troublesome choices going through the group I symbolize. Our homeless neighbors need assistance. However everybody deserves to stay in security. When these two points collide, the broader security of everybody locally is what I’ll select.
“The neighborhoods I symbolize bear the accountability of homeless encampments in manner nowhere else within the metropolis does. Why? Why is it acceptable that poor kids in Elliot Park, Phillips, Seward and Cedar Riverside can not take pleasure in any variety of the thrill of childhood as a result of discarded needles, damaged glass, and random violence litters their neighborhood? Nowhere else within the metropolis, and truthfully the state, would kids be anticipated to vary how they get to high school due to homeless encampments. Youngsters in Cedar Riverside have needed to change their lives since Labor Day whereas governments failed.
“Within the January financial forecast almost $200 million {dollars} greater than anticipated was paid to Minnesota. That cash may home each single homeless particular person within the State of Minnesota, present wraparound assist companies, and assist present for the transportation they want. The Metropolis of Minneapolis can not repair an issue that begins lengthy earlier than our borders and is bigger than any potential we’ve.”
Minneapolis, MN
Escape From Minneapolis: Post-Game Link Dump
A late-game fake punt call from deep in their own territory will certainly go down in Penn State lore.
James Franklin refused to play it safe to help Penn State overcome a tenacious effort by the Gophers.
The Nittany Lions showed real growth in keeping its march toward the playoffs alive.
Penn State’s run game found its way in the second half, but concerns still remain.
Drew Allar came up big in the clutch once again.
The Nittany Lions need to go ‘1-0’ one more time to reach the playoff for the first time in program history.
The Penn State defense made plays when it needed to as they limited an inspired Minnesota offense.
James Franklin addresses the media following Penn State’s 26-25 victory over the Gophers.
The box score from a memorable trip to Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis squad car involved in crash, both officers expected to be ok
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Minneapolis Police Officers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after their squad car was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
The accident happened just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday night near Chicago Avenue and 9th Street South.
Police say the two officers were driving with their lights and siren activated when the collied with another car — a security vehicle.
The driver and lone occupant of the security vehicle was not injured.
Minneapolis Traffic Investigations responded to the scene. Minneapolis police will investigate the accident.
Minneapolis, MN
A new Christkindl Market is open in the heart of Minneapolis
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