Minneapolis chief calls fatal shooting of man by police Wednesday night 'justifiable and lawful' - Saint Paul news - NewsLocker (2024)

Chief Brian O'Hara said the man was armed, 'threatening folks [and] not acting normally.' The shooting took place late Wednesday along Hiawatha Ave. in south Minneapolis.

Fire kills two women in New Brighton home that had no smoke alarms, authorities say

The women's deaths have officials asking people to check to see if their smoke detectors are in working order, and to install them if they don't have them.

Some animals seized from Fridley rescue are now up for adoption at Animal Humane Society

Four dogs and seven cats are looking for their new homes after being removed from the rescue where they 'endured inadequate medical care and living conditions.'

University of Minnesota students will pay more in tuition next school year

Regents approved the tuition increases in a divided vote Thursday. Some said the largest hike in a decade gave them pause, while others said the increases were needed to maintain services.

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St. Paul wants to expand privately funded downtown improvement district to include Lowertown

The district, funded by assessments charged to property owners, pays for street cleaners and safety ambassadors.

St. Louis Park man sentenced to 10 years for joining, fighting for ISIS overseas

Abdelhamid Al-Madioum has since said he 'joined a death cult' and has helped the FBI investigate terror cases around the country.

Minneapolis City Council recognizes annual Somali Week festival

The festival, initiated in 2017, is held along Lake Street and coincides with independence celebrations in the African nation. The local programming begins this year on June 29.

Report: Minnesota Department of Education's 'inadequate oversight' of Feeding Our Future opened door to fraud

A much anticipated special review of the Minnesota Department of Education's oversight of Feeding Our Future found that the state agency "failed to act on warning signs."

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Minnesota Department of Education's 'inadequate oversight' of Feeding Our Future opened door to fraud, new report says

A much anticipated special review of the Minnesota Department of Education's oversight of Feeding Our Future found that the state agency "failed to act on warning signs."

Just four women have served on the Stillwater City Council. Next year, there will likely be a fifth.

No woman has run for Stillwater City Council since 2012; this year two women are vying for the open Ward 2 seat.

St. Cloud State expands online cannabis training

Three new courses are designed to give students job-specific skills in cultivation, retail and extraction.

Weather service probing if tornado touched down in northern Minnesota

The storms knocked out power to thousands people, though most had service restored by Thursday morning.

Minnesota spring wild turkey hunting is record-setting

The harvest in Minnesota set a new record of 16,600 birds harvested.

Did Minnesota Department of Education do enough to stop Feeding Our Future fraud? Legislative auditor report to be released Thursday.

The Office of the Legislative Auditor was supposed to release the report last summer and will assess whether the state agency did enough to stop the alleged fraud involving Feeding Our Future.

Travelers waiting to board MSP flight to Hartford told of special passenger: Officer Jamal Mitchell

Delta gate personnel clued in passengers as the body of the Minneapolis police officer was placed on the plane, an airport official said.

Judge agrees to move trial in Madeline Kingsbury murder case out of Winona County

A judge on Wednesday granted Adam Fravel's attorneys' request to move the trial.

Stinky corpse flower set to bloom at Gustavus Adolphus College

The college may have two blooms this year for those who missed the recent show in Como Park.

'Street scientists' needed for Twin Cities heat study this summer

The volunteers will receive a $25 pre-paid debit card as a thanks for their efforts.

Tolkkinen: Living in rural Minnesota, I've made my yard my grocery store

Foraging and raising chickens took some getting used to for our grocery store-raised country transplant.

Tolkkinen: A big adjustment to Minnesota rural living: the food

Foraging and raising chickens took some getting used to for our grocery store-raised country transplant.

Judge grants motion to move Adam Fravel's trial out of Winona County

Judge Nancy Buytendorp signed off on the change Wednesday after Fravel's attorneys continually claimed that he couldn't receive a fair trial within the county lines.

Biden nominates Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Provinzino to be next Minnesota federal judge

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar called Provinzino "the right person for this moment."

Half of Minnesota's school districts have no school nurse

A new Minnesota Department of Health survey reveals "concerning" findings for school nurse staffing across the state. Students in small and low-income districts are most likely to lack access to a nurse.

Sentence topping 10 years for teenager who fatally shot other teen in St. Paul

J'Veon Brown, who was 16 years old at the time of the killing, was prosecuted in adult court.

No relaunch date yet for Minnesota's e-bike rebate application

Overwhelmed website shutdown last week shortly after its launch. State officials working on a fix with outside vendors.

Biden campaign and Jill Biden launch outreach to older voters with bingo nights and pickleball games

The first lady will make campaign stops in both Wisconsin and Minnesota on Thursday, June 13.

Prominent Twin Cities attorney pleads guilty in DUI incident that left road worker injured

In exchange for James Carey pleading guilty to criminal vehicular operation resulting in bodily harm while under the influence, three other charges were dropped.

Maplewood church damaged by arson

The fire happened early Sunday at St. Jerome Catholic Church.

Three finalists named in search for new Anoka County administrator

Interviews are set for June 24. Deputy County Administrator Dee Guthman is serving as the interim administrator.

Maplewood 12-year-old recognized for saving her family's home from fire

Bella George was recognized this week by the Maplewood Fire Department for her quick thinking when a pizza box on a cooktop caught fire.