>> Vehicle Crashes into Park Tavern Patio, Killing Two and Injuring Three
(St.Louis, MN) — An incident unfolded at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park on Sunday night when a vehicle veered off course and crashed into the restaurant’s outdoor patio. This resulted in two fatalities and three injuries. The crash, which occurred just after 8 p.m., prompted immediate response from local police and fire crews. Surveillance footage shows the male driver inadvertently driving into the patio area while attempting to park. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, and authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
>> Governor Walz Makes Special Visit to Minnesota State Fair Amid VP Nomination
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz visited the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday morning. This marked his first appearance at the event since being named Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. Walz’s visit included serving ice cream and mingling with attendees at the Dairy Building, a stark contrast to his previous, more casual fair visits. Despite his elevated national profile, Walz engaged in traditional fair activities, including grabbing a pork chop on a stick and viewing butter sculptures. The governor’s presence was met with enthusiasm from fairgoers, eager to connect with the state’s prominent political figure amidst his new role on the campaign trail.
>>Pilot, Passenger Uninjured in Small Airplane Crash Landing
(Otter Tail County, MN) — A 41-year-old pilot and a four-year-old passenger are safe after their single-propeller airplane crashed Saturday. Around noon, the “Piper Super Cub” prepared to land at the Battle Lake Airport for an organized fly-in—the 18th annual gathering of airplanes. As the Kindred, North Dakota pilot approached the landing strip, the plane lost power and was forced to land in a nearby cornfield. While landing, the plane ended up on its top. Neither occupant was injured, and the plane had minimal damage.
>>Authorities ID Victims of Deadly Campfire Explosion near Hibbing
(French Township, MN) — Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are still investigating a campfire explosion near Hibbing that left one man dead and eight others injured. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said an unknown flammable liquid was used to start the fire Friday night, and the explosion and flames caused burn and inhalation injuries to the victims. Deputies say 53-year-old Marvin Theisen of Hibbing died at the scene, and a 14-year-old girl from Saginaw was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital with serious burns. The others injured are Roxanne Thiesen of Hibbing, Honey Thiesen from Kelliher, Melissa Krogseng of Kelliher, Jenette Peasley from Blackduck, Hanna Larson of International Falls, and Raymond Poxleitner from Kelliher.
>>Man in Custody for Robbinsdale Building Probable Arson
(Robbinsdale, MN) — A 34-year-old man is in custody on probable cause arson and multiple outstanding warrants after a building fire in Robbinsdale. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person refusing to leave a residence. Officers arrested the suspect on the residence’s second floor. As they were putting the suspect in a squad car, several loud pops were heard, and they saw flames through the second-story window. Officers evacuated several people and animals. No injuries were reported, but the building took substantial damage.
>>Man Faces Murder, Arson, Assault Charges in the Suspicious Death of Gudowski
(Duluth, MN) — A 25-year-old man is in custody in connection with the suspicious death of 25-year-old Maxton Gudowski. The suspect faces pending charges of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and interference with a dead body. Gudowksi died in a structure fire Thursday, July 25th, in Duluth. The incident remains active and ongoing.
>>Rochester Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
(Rochester, MN) — A Rochester man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Fillmore County. The Minnesota State Patrol says 81-year-old Noel Alan Ludke was riding east on Highway 30 on Saturday when his bike left the road and crashed into a ditch. He died from injuries received in the crash, which is still being investigated.
>>1 Man Dead, 1 Injured in Uptown Minneapolis Shooting
(Minneapolis, MN) — One man is dead, another injured, after a shooting in central Minneapolis Saturday. Officers responded to a shooting in Uptown around 10:47 p.m., finding a man in his 20s with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving aid, the man died at the scene. Another man in his 20s with at least one life-threatening gunshot wound was brought to Hennepin Healthcare. Investigators learned the men were part of a group walking on the sidewalk when shots were fired. Possible suspects were seen fleeing on foot. No arrests have been made. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the man and cause of death.
>>4 People Injured in Burnsville Park Shooting
(Burnsville, MN) — Four people were injured in a shooting at Burnsville’s Red Oak Park Friday. Police responded to 911 calls of shots fired around 8:14 p.m. at the large, 36-acre park. Four victims were found, three of whom were brought to local hospitals, and one was treated and released at the scene. The victims’ status’ is unknown. Officers immediately secured the area to search for suspects, several of whom reported having fled. No arrests have been made. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the BPD.
>>Labor Day Closures
(Undated) — Minnesota businesses are closed on Labor Day, and banks and other financial institutions are likely closed. Mail will not be delivered today, and most state and federal government offices and schools are closed. Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements. Labor activists pushed for a federal holiday in the late nineteenth century to recognize workers for America’s strength and prosperity.
>>Minnesota Native Earns Gold Medal At Paralympics
(Paris) — A Minnesota native has earned a gold medal in swimming at the Paralympics in Paris. Mallory Weggemann won the women’s 200-meter individual relay medley final over the weekend. She also won gold in the same event at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. It was also her first medal since becoming a mom nearly a year and a half ago. The Eagan native will be in the pool again on Thursday to compete in the 50-meter freestyle.
