>>Park Tavern Reopens After Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
(St. Louis Park, MN) — Park Tavern, the popular St. Louis Park restaurant that was the site of a drunk driving crash Sunday that killed two and injured four others, launched a soft reopening to the public Wednesday. This comes three days after 56-year-old Steven Bailey crashed into the building, killing Park Tavern employee Kristina Folkerts and Methodist Hospital employee Gabe Harvey. The extended patio area known as “The Green” will have to be taken down permanently and will instead be replaced with a permanent memorial for Folkerts and Harvey. Bailey faces 11 charges and was found to have blood-alcohol content over four times the legal limit.
>>Isanti Man Shot in Series of Incidents in Cass County
(Outing, MN) — A man from Isanti is hospitalized in Duluth after a shooting near Outing in northern Minnesota’s Cass County. Deputies say the 35-year-old victim was shot early Sunday while possibly on an A-T-V. The man was treated at the scene and airlifted to a Duluth hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say there was a series of incidents at an Outing establishment that included a shooting, an assault, a road rage altercation, and property damage. No names have been released.
>>81-Year-old Howard Lake Woman Fatally Struck by Van in Wright County
(Howard Lake, MN) — A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a van in Wright County Wednesday afternoon in Howard Lake. The Minnesota State Patrol says 85-year-old Barbara Hoppe of Howard Lake was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment, but she died from her injuries. Troopers say Hoppe was crossing Highway 12 when a van driven by 46-year-old Jonathan Edwards of Howard Lake struck her. He wasn’t injured.
>>Pretrial Hearing For Adam Fravel Concludes, Trial Set For October
(Winona, MN) — During a two-day pretrial hearing for Adam Fravel in Winona, prosecutors presented witness and expert testimony to demonstrate a pattern of abuse in his relationship with Madeline Kingsbury. Multiple witnesses testified about the couple’s relationship, indicating that Kingsbury often exhibited behavior consistent with a victim of spousal abuse. An expert witness called by the prosecution also provided testimony about reasons Kingsbury may not have reported any abuse to the police. Fravel is facing multiple counts of murder in connection with Kingsbury’s death, and his trial is scheduled to begin in Mankato on October 7th.
>>Survey Shows Minnesotans Not Feeling Conventions But Anticipate Next Week’s Presidential Debate
(Undated) –According to a KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, only 24 percent of Minnesota voters watched the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, while 43 percent watched a little of it. Similar numbers were reported for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Looking ahead, 50 percent of respondents are excited about watching next week’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, 34 percent may watch, and 7 percent won’t watch.
>>Edina Personal Injury Attorney Gets Probation After Hitting Construction Worker While Drunk
(Hinkley, MN) — An Edina personal injury lawyer is getting four years of probation after he struck a highway construction worker last fall in east-central Minnesota. James Carey was sentenced in Pine County District Court after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation while under the influence of alcohol. The defendant was also fined 900 dollars and ordered to abstain from illicit drugs and alcohol. The incident happened last October on I-35 near Hinkley. The construction worker who was injured, Joseph Flanagan of Duluth, was hospitalized for his injuries, which included a severely bruised and swollen arm.
>>Target Field Named Anti-Terrorism Safety Designation
(Minneapolis, MN) — Target Field in Minneapolis has been given a federal anti-terrorism safety designation. This means that the ballpark will have increased protection against terrorist attacks. The Twins and Target Field will have limited liability in the event of an attack, as the federal government has vetted the ballpark’s security measures. Target Field is the 12th Major League Baseball stadium to receive this designation.
>>Man Killed in Central Minneapolis Shooting
(Minneapolis, MN) — A man is dead after a shooting in central Minneapolis on Wednesday. Officers responded to a shooting report around 11:50 p.m., finding a man on the sidewalk with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving aid, the man died at the scene. Investigators believe an argument may have occurred before the shooting. A possible suspect fled on foot. No arrests have been made. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is identifying the victim and cause of death.
