It’s “Cyber Security Awareness Month” in Minnesota. State officials are reminding Internet users to watch for scams aimed at gathering information about your identity or finances. MNIT Services Communications Director Cambray Crozier says you don’t have to be a computer expert to create a strong password or to spot phishing attempts to harvest your personal […]
Hennepin Co Attny: Convictions could be dismissed after Eden Prairie officer lied about search warrant
The Hennepin County Attorney’s office today announced several cases will be reopened due to alleged police misconduct involving a single officer. Chief Deputy David Brown says Eden Prairie detective Travis Serafin falsified a search warrant for a vehicle in a drug-murder case last year that resulted in prison time for the suspect. Brown today called Serafin’s […]
Sec of State Simon on early voting in MN: “best week so far” (AUDIO)
Early voting in Minnesota continues to be on the rise. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says “this is the best week yet, so far. The bottom line is this–if you look at the comparable date four years ago–2014 the last mid-term or non-presidential election, we are now 209% above where we were then in terms […]
Missing Iowa vulnerable adult may be in Minneapolis
Authorities are looking for assistance in locating a missing Mason City, Iowa man last seen boarding a bus to Minneapolis on October 1st. 27-year-old Alonzo Higgins was due to return home last Friday, but did not arrive. Alonzo, who is autistic, may be staying in a homeless shelter and may have participated in some type […]
MN earns “C” grade for infrastructure in ASCE report card out today
Minnesota earned a “C” grade for overall infrastructure, according to a new report out today from the American Society of Civil Engineers or ASCE. Spokesman Jason Staebell says the “C” grade means “infrastructure is mediocre and requires attention. While our bridges, transit system, ports and more are in fair condition, some elements show general signs of […]
Challenges remain, concerns grow at Hiawatha encampment as temperatures fall (AUDIO)
Minneapolis city officials are hoping to have a Navigation Center open in early December to help people living at the Hiawatha homeless encampment find more permanent shelter. John Tribbett is with the St. Stephens Street Outreach Team and has been helping at the encampment. He says significant challenges remain and “transition weather like this can […]
Paynesville man who killed grandparents sentenced to life in prison
A man convicted of killing his grandparents was sentenced today to life in prison. 34-year-old Gregory Scheel pleaded guilty in Stearns County District Court in August to two counts of first-degree murder. Scheel admitted to assaulting and killing his grandparents, 93-year-old Willie Scheel and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel, on March 21st inside their Paynesville home. Their […]
MPD denies request in Ellison investigation, cites conflict of interest
The Minneapolis Police Department cites a “conflict of interest–or the appearance of a conflict of interest” in denying a request by the state DFL party to investigate claims of domestic abuse made against Congressman Keith Ellison. The DFL made the request in the wake of a recently-released report–initiated by the party–from a hired law firm […]
Hundreds gather to remember fallen Corrections Officer Joe Parise
Hundreds gathered at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel today to pay their final respects to Corrections Officer Joe Parise. Friend and fellow officer, James Carter spoke at the funeral and said “no matter what your first impression of him was, eventually you couldn’t help but to like him. He had an infectious laugh, a radiant smile […]
Report from firm hired by DFL concludes allegations against Ellison “unsubstantiated”
An abuse allegation against Democratic candidate for Attorney General Keith Ellison is unsubstantiated–according to a new report from a DFL-initiated investigation. In August, Ellison’s ex-girlfriend, Karen Monahan, accused him of dragging her off a bed by her feet and shouting obscenities in 2016. Soon after the allegations were made, the DFL hired a law firm […]