>>Grand Jury Brings State Charges Against Vance Boelter
(Minneapolis, MN) — A grand jury has handed down state charges against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the deadly attack that killed Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter now faces eight state charges, including two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and four counts of attempted first-degree murder. One of those attempted charges stems from Boelter allegedly going to the home of Representative Kristin Bahner — but she wasn’t there. He’s also charged with felony animal cruelty for the killing of the Hortmans’ dog, Gilbert. If convicted on the state charges, Boelter could spend the rest of his life in prison without parole. But the federal case — which comes first — carries the possibility of the death penalty. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the federal trial will happen before the state proceedings begin.
>>Man Sentenced for Selling Drugs That Caused Fatal OD
(Duluth, MN) — A Duluth man will spend seven years in prison for selling drugs that led to a deadly overdose. 44-year-old Derrick Weatherly was sentenced Thursday for third-degree murder in the death of Christopher Sauve. Weatherly pleaded guilty back in June. Sauve’s body was found in Duluth on August 31st, 2022. An autopsy confirmed he died from fentanyl toxicity. Investigators say Weatherly sold the drugs to Sauve the day before he died. His request for a lighter sentence was denied.
>>Commerce Department Condemns Federal Cuts to Solar Power
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Commerce is condemning the Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempt to terminate the $62 million Solar for All grant awarded to the state of Minnesota. The Commerce Department says this move by the EPA would strip Minnesotans of the opportunity to save money on their energy bills and would cost the state clean energy jobs. The Department says more than 11,000 Minnesota households would be affected if the state loses this grant. The state is exploring legal action to try to stop the cuts from being made.
>>MDA Wants Input Ahead of Next Legislative Session
(Undated) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture wants to hear from you — before lawmakers head back to the Capitol. Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says the agency is gathering public input ahead of the next legislative session. She says starting early gives them time to shape ideas before February. You can submit feedback online through the MDA website. There will also be two virtual listening sessions — happening September 3rd and 4th. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, September 10th.
>>MPD Releases Name of Park Officer Injured During Arrest
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minneapolis Police have released the name of the Park Police officer injured during an arrest earlier this week. Officer Daniel McShane responded to a sexual assault report at Mueller Park around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. He found a man in an alley matching the suspect’s description — 28-year-old Tazrick Nall. Police say Nall resisted arrest, and during the struggle, he grabbed McShane’s gun and fired it. Backup officers arrived and took Nall into custody. McShane was treated at the hospital and released later that day. He’s now on paid administrative leave. Nall faces multiple assault charges. The sexual assault investigation is still ongoing.
>>CPD Search for Long-time Endangered, Missing Man
(Columbia Heights, MN) — Columbia Heights police are searching for an endangered missing man. Thirty-eight-year-old Antonio Robinson was reported missing by his mother on Thursday. She said she nor his relatives had heard from or seen him for one to two years. Police have checked numerous databases and have been unable to find any contacts during the last several years. Robinson is described as Black, six feet six inches tall, two hundred sixty pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Minnesota Card Show returns to St. Paul
(St. Paul, MN) – The ultimate collectible experience is coming back to St. Paul. The Minnesota Card Show will feature more than 100,000 square feet of space filled with sports cards, memorabilia, and autograph sessions with sports legends and celebrity guests. The show will be held at St. Paul RiverCentre September 11th-14th. Vendors will be here from all across the country. This is the largest sports card and collectible show in the Midwest.
