2 year agoMPR reporter @CatRichert is in Taopi, MN (her photo below) after a suspected tornado struck late last night. One resident told her "the whole town is gone, basically." People are combing through the wreckage to salvage what they can, she says
2 year agoTerry Voight bought his home just a year ago. He grew up here and moving back "was a dream." He and his dog, Ripper, sheltered on the floor of his room. Not much if left but a porcelain creamer belonging to his mom survived
2 year agoTaopi, Minn., this morning just south of Austin. The town was evacuated late last night after what appears to be a tornado blew through. Many homes in this town of just 51 are just completely demolished, but no deaths reported
Eau Claire City Council gave the green light to two projects at fire station in the city
Apparently a Hummer was carjacked a short time ago. Now reported to be over by Bossen Terrace, 31xx E 58th St
2 year agoOfficers attempted a PIT and were able to make a felony stop on the vehicle near E. 49th St. & Cedar Ave. around 11:10 p.m. (vid of part of the previous pursuit)
Eagan officers in pursuit northbound on Hwy. 77, speeds 100, initial reason for was traffic violation. Hit sticks in Richfield, then continued northbound on Cedar Ave. crossing Nokomis Pkwy. into Minneapolis, with four flat tires
Shotspotter x3 rounds in the alley. 22xx N 4th St
Tornado Warning including Chatfield MN, Rushford MN, Preston MN until 12:00 AM CDT
Tornado Warning including Spring Valley MN, Wykoff MN, Ostrander MN until 11:30 PM CDT
Tornado Warning including Le Roy MN, Adams MN, Stacyville IA until 11:00 PM CDT
MINNEAPOLIS: Report of pedestrian struck by a driver, who then fled the scene near Penn Ave. N. & Lowry Ave. N. - Unknown extent of injury
Police witnessed a suspect fire a shot from a vehicle near 24th and Aldrich Ave N. Passenger jumped out and fired off a round. Dark maroon Kia Optima or similar
Homicide investigation : Our investigators have arrested Kavion Jayvon Barnett, 27, of Saint Paul, Minn., in connection to the shooting death of James Jeffrey King Sr., 56, who was found shot Feb. 9 on the 200 block of Front Ave. He died from his injuries March 1
Both suspects fled on foot southbound on Wall St. - One was described as a black male wearing a blue cap, black jacket, white shirt, white pants and grey shoes
SAINT PAUL: Assault - outside Speedway, 296 7th St E. - Originally reported as a fight between 4-5. - Officers on scene now with the victim, saying he's "bleeding pretty bad" from an injury to the head. A witness reported two suspects were involved, one armed with a gun
MINNEAPOLIS: State Patrol & MPD were searching for two who fled on foot from a vehicle after a pursuit ended on the 3100 block of 22nd Ave. S. - One suspect may have forced entry at a nearby building. MPD officers report they've taken one into custody inside that building
Responders dispatched on a report of a loud explosion in SEMPLS. alarms are going off
Police on site of a possible burglary at the Basilica. Police out with one person and requesting back up for more possibly inside
SAINT PAUL: Auto theft - 15xx Idaho Ave. E. - Blue Honda CRV stolen. No suspect info, last seen eastbound
Stolen vehicle spotted by police near 15th and Girard Ave N. Not pursuing per policy because it's just a regular stolen (not carjacked). White Buick Lacrosse, plate DCJ738
SAINT PAUL: Auto theft - 4th St. E. & Robert St. - A white Toyota Corolla was just stolen, last seen eastbound on 4th
MOUNDS VIEW: An officer spotted a vehicle with an officer safety KOPS Alert for a domestic assault suspect in Ramsey County - Traffic stop made on the 2600 block of Mounds View Blvd., code 4/under control and one in custody around 8:15 p.m
Police on site and requesting MFD to assist with forced entry where they can see a male inside on the floor. 19xx Polk St NE 20:15 -: DOA
Gas meter leak is across the alley at 57xx 33rd Ave S. Police found casings, and they're checking because they said it looks like a bullet entered an apartment building
Report of a natural gas leak. 911 caller says the gas meter was struck by shots fired in the area. 57xx Sander Dr 19:40 Mpls NewNormal
Report of a volly of gunfire from a vehicle near 18th and Nicollet, .223 rounds, possibly automatic. White SUV and a dark Suburban involved
Theft of cash from a tip jar. 811 Lasalle Ave Two suspects: BF in crocs and all black and carrying two reusable Target bags, and a BM
Purse theft at the warehouse store. NEMPLS 3311 Broadway St NE Suspect fled on foot
About 6:20 a.m., shooting. Male shot in the chest. Transported as "red trauma" to the hospital. 57xx Chicago Ave
