Minneapolis, MN
New security team debuts along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A new security team is now assigned to Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, with the goal of making downtown less dangerous.
From Washington Avenue to Grant Street, all along Nicollet Mall, there will be notice an electric golf car with two friendly faces inside.
“We enjoy what we do, “said Calvin Williams. Williams and Michael Beech are officers with Unparalleled Security. Their job is to engage with people along Nicollet Mall.
“Getting to know a lot of the regular people who are here day to day a lot of business people downtown to people who just like to hang out and enjoy the scenery,” said Michael Beech,
The work use to be done by Minneapolis Police Reserves, but with their shrinking numbers, the Downtown Improvement District decided to contract it out.
“It’s providing a Nicollet security presence, unarmed with a lot of training, de escalation, Narcan training, crisis intervention, basic first aid, youth engagement,” said Shane Zahn.
The goal is to make everyone feel welcome while making sure they are no problems.
“We basically try to deescalate any situation that we come across like we help people that is hot and homeless,” Williams said.
Welfare checks are a big part of their job. Officers are connected by radio to all buildings and businesses along Nicollet Mall and can be dispatched to any spot where there might be trouble.
Unparalleled Security also works with community partners, 21 Days of Peace, Mad Dads, and Hennepin County social workers all work together to keep Nicollet Mall safe.
This added level of prevention was needed since the number of people coming to the area has increased from last year.
Minneapolis hotels set a revenue record with hotel demand and occupancy; a lot of that traffic passed through Nicollet Mall. Both officers are trained to address the needs of young people and others down on their luck.
“Giving them the resources from if they need somewhere to stay, clothing anything like that if they need someone to talk to. Sometimes a friend just helps,” Beech said.
The pilot program will run through September.
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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