>>Cambridge Police Search for Missing Woman Believed to be in OH
(Cambridge, MN) — Cambridge police are searching for a missing woman. 26-year-old Brianne Lindgren was reported missing on May 31st. Her family says transactions on her bank account placed her in Perrysburg, Ohio, on May 20th and in Oak Harbor, Oregon, and Toledo, Ohio, on June 4th. It’s believed she is still in Ohio. Lindgren is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 215 pounds, with long brown hair, brown eyes, and facial piercings. She owns a 2014 black Ford Fusion with Minnesota license plate 007AC1.
>>Duluth Police ID Victim and Suspect in Deadly Stabbing
(Duluth, MN) — Authorities are naming the victim and suspect in a fatal stabbing Saturday night in Duluth. Police say 49-year-old Annisa Cope was found suffering from stab wounds, and first responders were unable to save her. 37-year-old Corddarro Cope fled the scene in his vehicle and was later arrested on Interstate 35 in Pine County. Officers say Corddarro was booked on suspicion of second-degree murder and felony domestic assault. The Duluth Police Department’s news release says, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Anissa.”
>>Minneapolis Community Marches Against Gun Violence for Murdered 11-Year-Old
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minneapolis community marched the streets on Sunday and spoke out against gun violence in the name of 11-year-old Amir Atkins. Amir was fatally shot in the head at Folwell Park last Monday. Family and friends wore shirts that read, “Say his name, Amir Atkins,” and chanted, “Guns down, love up.” A GoFundMe is set up to help cover funeral costs. No arrests have been made at this time. It’s unknown how many suspects there are or if they are also juveniles.
>>3 Men Found Guilty of Minneapolis Gang RICO Charges
(Minneapolis, MN) — A jury found three men charged in connection with two major gangs in Minneapolis guilty. 31-year-old Christopher Washington and 40-year-old Ronnell Lockhart were convicted on Friday on one count each of racketeering influenced corrupt organization (RICO) conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. 32-year-old Ernest Ketter was found guilty only on the controlled substances charge. A fourth man, Jarrett Robinson, was acquitted of a RICO charge. The four men were among the 45 charged in 2023 as part of a federal crackdown on violent gang activity in Minneapolis.
>>Sartell Man Goes to Trial for Allegedly Swindling Woman of Over $143K
(Sartell, MN) — A Sartell man accused of swindling an Isanti woman out of over $143,000 goes to trial today. 43-year-old Travis Peterlin is charged with one count of theft by swindle and two counts of check forgery. He’s accused of convincing a woman to loan him over $50,000 to buy a pickup and trailer that he never bought and collecting checks from the woman for work never done or that cost much less. Peterlin has pleaded guilty in two separate cases involving check forgery and theft by swindle. He’s also charged in Hennepin County for using his power of attorney over his vulnerable mother to steal over $170,000 in cash and buy an $86,000 SUV in her name.
>>Mayo Clinic Sees Breakthrough in Using AI to Diagnose, ID Dementia
(Rochester, MN) — A major breakthrough in dementia diagnosis is coming out of Rochester. Mayo Clinic researchers have unveiled a powerful new AI tool called StateViewer, capable of identifying nine different types of dementia from a single brain scan. The tool was trained on over 3,600 scans and correctly identified the type of dementia in 88% of cases. Even more impressive—it helped doctors interpret scans twice as fast and with three times the accuracy of traditional methods. Experts say this could be a game-changer for early intervention and treatment, especially in clinics without access to specialized neurologists.
>>Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Renamed Grand Casino Arena
(St. Paul, MN) — The home ice rink of the Minnesota Wild in downtown St. Paul will be known as Grand Casino Arena next season. Minnesota Sports and Entertainment announced a 14-year naming rights partnership today. Wild owner Craig Leopold said in a statement, “The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has been a strong supporter of and investor in this city. We are thrilled for their partnership and support of the arena.” The 25-year naming rights agreement with Xcel Energy ends this summer.
>>Do Your Best to Coexist with Wildlife This Summer in Minnesota
(Undated) — Minnesota’s wildlife becomes a little more active during the summer months, and it’s important for Minnesotans to coexist with them peacefully. DNR Wildlife Damage Specialist Brandon Kaiser says it’s up to Minnesotans to reduce human and wildlife conflicts. Kaiser says you can avoid conflicts by taking preventative measures like hunting and trapping or putting up barriers in your yard. Kaiser says non-lethal hazing, which is done by exploiting a variety of wild animals’ senses, can also help avoid conflicts. Head to the DNR’s website for more tips on how you can avoid conflicts with animals.
