Minneapolis, MN
Sidewalk snow plowing study proposed for Minneapolis, program could be seen by 2027
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – An extended-held, backbreaking winter chore may not be a priority for Minneapolis residents for much longer, as metropolis council members are proposing an evaluation to contemplate how a citywide sidewalk plowing and snow elimination program may work.
The Minneapolis Metropolis Council’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will take into account a proposal throughout its Feb.16 assembly. The town will search “a complete evaluation of how a sidewalk plowing and snow elimination program might be totally carried out by January 2027.”
Briefly, shoveling sidewalks after snowstorms would now be the town’s duty and not be topic to ticketing ought to the walkway stay unclear 72 hours later.
The evaluation will present fiscal knowledge of a three-year, phased-in “municipal sidewalk plowing and snow elimination program that encompasses the whole metropolis sidewalk community.” It could embrace a breakdown of present and projected staffing that may have the ability to deal with the duty.
This system would start with a 298-mile “Pedestrian Precedence Community” in 2024, then broaden to incorporate the whole 2,000+ mile metropolis sidewalk community by 2027.
This evaluation will search to incorporate potential prices for gear and upkeep, labor prices, and staffing and coaching wants, in response to the proposal.
Suggestions will probably be offered to the committee no later than March 30, 2023.
Snow-covered sidewalks have lengthy posed mobility points for the aged and people with disabilities. Beforehand, nonprofit organizations similar to Our Streets Minneapolis helped residents overcome the icy burden.
“If Minneapolis goes to turn out to be a really walkable metropolis year-round, we have to do a a lot better job of shoveling sidewalks,” Our Streets Minneapolis Government Director Ashwat Naraynan advised FOX 9 in March of 2022.
The evaluation would additionally embrace an evaluation of present snow and ice elimination packages and contractual packages presently utilized for snow elimination.
Minneapolis, MN
North Minneapolis shooting leaves 21-year-old man dead
One man has died after a shooting in north Minneapolis Friday night.
At around 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Fremont Avenue North, where they found a 21-year-old man with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Minneapolis police provided medical aid before he was brought to the hospital, where he later died. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the man’s identity at a later time.
Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
“Our investigators will work tirelessly to try and find answers about what happened to this man for his family,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “I urge anyone who may know what happened to contact our investigators.”
Anyone with information should leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845 or email policetips@minneapolismn.gov.
Minneapolis, MN
Family thankful strangers stopped to help their injured daughter after Minneapolis hit-and-run
Family thankful strangers stopped to help their injured daughter after Minneapolis hit-and-run
Minneapolis police are trying to track down a blue sedan they believe may be responsible for a hit-and-run that critically injured a 26-year-old nurse on New Year’s Day.
The victim, identified by her family as Michaela Howk, was crossing the street at 4th Avenue Northeast and University Avenue Northeast around 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
“She’s always been a fighter,” said Michael Howk, the victim’s father, as she’s being treated for numerous injuries at a Minneapolis hospital.
The family is urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact authorities.
“Please come forward; it’s the worst thing in the world to leave someone laying like that,” Michael said.
The family is thankful that other people who saw their daughter injured on the street stopped to help her until medics arrived.
“As horrible as it is, what happened to her, if it wasn’t for the people who stopped to be with her, she wouldn’t be with us,” said Sheila Howk, the victim’s mother. “Michaela has a lot of angels looking out for her.”
Michaela had just moved back home to Minnesota to become a nurse at a local hospital and was scheduled to start the new job this coming Monday.
“Now she’s getting cared for instead of her caring for others,” said Sheila.
Her 26-year-old daughter is being treated for head trauma, broken bones and spinal injuries.
A fundraising page, started by loved ones, was started to help with her recovery
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota weather: Cold as the sun finally returns Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Expect a bright, sunny but cold day on Friday with temperatures in the teens.
Friday’s forecast in Minnesota
What to expect: Friday will bring clear skies and abundant sunshine across much of the state. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-teens for central and southern Minnesota, with highs in the single digits for northern regions.
The Twin Cities metro daytime high is 14 degrees, about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Though northwest breezes at 10-15 mph will likely make it feel far colder.
The overnight hours are quiet and cold with subzero temperatures across much of Minnesota and lows around 0 degrees in the metro area.
Sunny but cold weekend
What’s next: Expect a seasonably cold weekend with plenty of sunshine on Saturday for most of the state, though cloud coverage will increase for southern and southwestern Minnesota. Sunday may see a few additional clouds with highs in the lower to mid-teens.
Looking ahead, temperatures remain fairly steady in the teens with a mix of sunshine and clouds.
Here’s a look at your seven-day forecast:
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