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Cyclist killed after being struck by a Metro Transit Blue Line train, officials say
A bicyclist is dead after being struck by a Metro Transit Blue Line train in South Minneapolis, officials say. Metro Transit says it happened around 9:50 p.m. at Hiawatha Avenue and 42nd Street. The Metro Transit Police Department and the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the scene. Metro Transit says no other injuries were reported. The Metro Transit Police Department is investigating the incident. Blue Line LRT service between the Franklin and Ft. Snelling stations is currently suspended. It has been replaced with temporary bus service.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Firefighter hurt in northeast Minneapolis house fire, officials say
State of emergency declared for Minnesota wildfires, and more headlines State of emergency declared for Minnesota wildfires, and more headlines State of emergency declared for Minnesota wildfires, and more headlines A firefighter is injured and a northeast Minneapolis home is uninhabitable after a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews arrived at the residence off Northeast 27th Avenue and Washington Street, just southwest of St. Anthony's Cemetery, at about 12:15 p.m. to find flames and black smoke pouring out. WCCO Extra firefighters and equipment were soon called in as flames quickly spread to the home's walls, attic and roof, with crews needing to cut through sections of the roof for vertical ventilation, officials said. A firefighter was "medically evacuated" after suffering minor injuries at the scene, though it's unclear how they were hurt. No other injuries were reported. Officials say the home will be boarded up, and they're still working to determine the fire's origin.
CBS News
24-04-2025
- CBS News
Minneapolis unveils safety plans for city's summer of fun
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead. Minneapolis has a lot happening this summer, including Taste of Minnesota, Twin Cities Pride, several Open Streets block parties and the Twin Cities Marathon in October — so city leaders are working hard to make sure everyone can just come and have fun. In a news conference on Wednesday, Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette said a big part of the plan is beefed up staffing. Certain parts of downtown, Uptown and Dinkytown should all see extra officers day and night this summer. "Over the past few summers, we've seen a consistent growth in both the number and size of events coming to the City," Barnette said. "This summer will be no different as our residents and visitors take advantage these activities." They'll be focusing on places like liquor establishments, tobacco vendors and food markets where data has shown higher concentration of gun crimes around those areas. Minneapolis police will depend on help from neighborhood safety programs like the "violence interrupters" to help in different ways this summer. The 911 Emergency Communications Center will also increase staffing as there tends to be more calls during the summer months. And the Minneapolis Fire Department will also increase staffing and have mobile EMS units at big events. The city has laid out its complete plans on its website.
CBS News
17-04-2025
- CBS News
Authorities investigating possible drowning at Minneapolis park
Authorities are investigating a possible drowning at a Minneapolis park Wednesday afternoon. The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a man found face down in the water at Bassett Creek Park around 1:43 p.m. The person who reported the incident was able to pull the man out of the water onto the embankment. When crews arrived, they found the man unresponsive and had "inadequate breathing," authorities said. The responders administered Narcan and began CPR. An ambulance transported the man to the nearest hospital. His condition is unknown.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade will return to Minneapolis for the first time since the pandemic
The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade is back in Minneapolis. The parade, now in its 57th year, has spent the last four years in Columbia Heights, where it moved during the pandemic. Now, it'll return to Nicollet Mall on March 17. The parade detoured to the north Minneapolis suburb in 2020, where it was easier to host a drive-through parade. It stuck around for a few years after getting support from the community and local businesses. Now, the parade is working with members of the Minneapolis Fire Department who wanted to see the event return to Minneapolis, board member Mike McDonald tells Bring Me The News. With support from Minneapolis businesses, it will make its return to its namesake city. The parade, held March 17 at 6 p.m., will run along Nicollet Mall from 6th Street to 12th Street. After the parade, a party will be held in the Club Room of Brit's Pub.
