>>13-Year-Old Killed in Accidental Shooting in North Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — A 13-year-old boy is dead after an apparent accidental shooting early this morning in north Minneapolis. Police say preliminary information indicates a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when the 13-year-old was shot. Officers tried to save him, but the boy died in the home. The report says two women and other juveniles were there. The 14-year-old boy was booked in juvenile detention. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said in a statement, “In addition to supporting the families that are impacted by this tragedy, everyone must make every effort to ensure that every gun is securely stored.”
>>Wells Woman Dies In Home Fire
(Wells, MN) — A Wells woman is dead after a house fire in Faribault County Saturday. Deputies responded to the fire in Wells around 4 p.m. on a report of a person still inside. 88-year-old Shirley Lemons was pulled from the house, but despite lifesaving aid, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown.
>>Police in St. Paul Investigating Fatal Shooting of Man in Vehicle
(St. Paul, MN) — Police in St. Paul are investigating a deadly shooting Monday night in the North End neighborhood. A man called to report he was being assaulted in his vehicle and told the dispatcher that he shot the man assaulting him before the car fled the area. Officers say that the vehicle crashed a short time later and a man with a gunshot wound was found inside. Medical aid was provided, but the man died at the scene. Investigators say the original caller is working with the homicide unit to determine what happened.
>>Prince’s Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dead at 64
(Minneapolis, MN) — Prince’s only full-blooded sibling, Tyka Nelson, has died. Nelson’s family told the Star Tribune she passed on Monday morning at age 64. Nelson, also a musician, remained involved in keeping Prince’s legacy alive. She is survived by her sons, President and Sir, sisters Sharon and Norrine Nelson, and brother Omarr Baker.
>>Election Day 2024: Key Federal Races in MN
(Undated) – Most polls put Kamala Harris with a single-digit lead over Donald Trump in Minnesota this Election Day, but nationally the race for president is too close to call. Analysts say Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will likely defeat Republican challenger Royce White, possibly by double-digits. It’s expected Republicans will retain their U-S House seats in the 1st (southern MN), 6th (NW metro and central MN), 7th (western MN), and 8th (NE and N central MN) congressional districts and Democrats will almost certainly hold onto the 4th (St. Paul and suburbs) and 5th (Mpls and near suburbs) districts in the central metro. In the 3rd (west metro), where Congressman Dean Phillips is not running after an unsuccessful presidential bid, Democratic state Senator Kelly Morrison is up against Republican Tad Jude, a former state lawmaker, county commissioner, and judge. National Republicans put the 2nd Congressional District (south metro and part of south-central MN) as their best chance to flip in Minnesota, with Joe Tierab challenging incumbent Democrat Angie Craig. Polls put Craig ahead in the single digits.
>>What MN Voters Are Saying This Nov. 5th
(Undated) – The polls are open on this election day and will remain open until 8 tonight. Some of the early voters say it’s a tradition to vote on the actual election day, noting, “It’s important to vote. It’s our chance to say what we want. Too many people will not do anything but complain all the time.” Connie feels the same way and explains she waits until election day to cast her ballot because “it’s my duty and I care about the issues. I want my voice to be heard.” Others look at today as a day they will never take lightly, stating, “It’s my right to vote, and I’m thankful God has given us a country where we can vote.” Laura is not a believer in absentee or early voting and thinks everyone should cast their ballot on one day and one day only. She says, “Tradition and I really don’t believe in the mail in voting. I think everyone should have to vote on one day.”
>>Shakopee Meth Dealer Sentenced 13 Years in Federal Prison
(St. Paul, MN) — A man from Shakopee will spend more than 13 years in federal prison for dealing and possessing large amounts of methamphetamine. Prosecutors say law enforcement searched the home of 41-year-old Saul Rodriguez Pineda three times in the fall of 2022 and found 31 pounds of meth and a liquid meth conversion lab. Pineda was convicted in March and sentenced last week to 160 months in prison.
>>Robust Holiday Shopping Season Expected in MN
(St. Cloud, MN) – The holiday shopping season is underway for some, while others will wait until after Thanksgiving. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian expects a robust shopping season after last quarter’s GDP numbers showed strong consumer spending. We asked Banaian if the results of today’s election would have an impact, and he said, “MMMM. Right away, no, but 2025 will be very interesting, depending on who wins.”
