Reports of gunshot at a Burnsville residence Saturday night led to an eight-hour standoff, a shelter-in-place order and the evacuation of nearby homes, police said. The standoff ended with one arrest and minor injuries to two police officers, according to … Continued
OF NOTE Bill Pentelovitch Maslon, Minneapolis, announced that attorney and Of Counsel Bill Pentelovitch has joined the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission, appointed by Mayor Jacob Frey and confirmed by the city council. Pentelovitch follows his mentor, Maslon co-founder Hyman Edelman, … Continued
Edward Lotterman The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge, dramatically caught by CCTV cameras, is riveting the nation’s attention. It evokes millions of online suggestions from armchair engineers and commercial shipping “experts,” yet it will have little effect on the … Continued
While gun violence declined last year, a closer look at the data reveals a striking and surprising trend. While the total number of shootings is going down, the lethality of shootings — the odds of someone dying in a shooting … Continued
The marquee event this April is, without a doubt, the solar eclipse on April 8. Millions and millions of skywatchers, including yours truly, have waited a long time for this! Much of North America and the United States, including Minnesota … Continued
MARK CECIL: Discusses “Bunyan and Henry: Or, the Beautiful Destiny: A Novel” with Benjamin Percy. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. LITERARY BRIDGES: With writers Carolyn Holbrook, Roy G. Guzman, Beth Spencer and … Continued