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"Minneapolis Mourns Fallen Officer and Civilian in Tragic Ambush"
crime1 year ago

"Minneapolis Mourns Fallen Officer and Civilian in Tragic Ambush"

Minnesota leaders and agencies are mourning the loss of Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell and another civilian victim in a mass shooting. The suspected shooter is also dead. Officer Mitchell, recognized for his heroism in 2023, was ambushed while responding to the incident. Local and state officials, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, expressed their condolences and support for the affected families and community.

"South Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Engulfed in Flames, 2 Injured"
fire-incident1 year ago

"South Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Engulfed in Flames, 2 Injured"

Firefighters are responding to a fire at an encampment in south Minneapolis, near Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Midtown Global Market. Two people were treated for survivable injuries, and aerial footage showed the fire mostly extinguished with crews working on hot spots. The encampment, which housed 60 to 100 people, had about 20 yurts. This comes after the recent eviction of residents from another encampment in south Minneapolis, sparking criticism from organizers, residents, and supporters.