Recent content from Abby Simons
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Friend: Mpls. stabbing ends dreams of proud college-bound American Indian
College-bound teenager Tim Jackson was fatally stabbed early Saturday in south Minneapolis, a family friend said, bringing a bloody end to the dreams of a proud American Indian.
Nov 7, 2009 -
Moving beyond Gang Strike Force
Public safety officials met with minority council directors who cited a need for squad-car cameras and more minority involvement in anti-gang efforts.
Nov 6, 2009 -
Mom says son held dying friend shot by officer
Details still unknown about altercation that led an off-duty St. Louis Park police officer to shoot a passenger in a parking lot where the driver had hit a traffic cone.
Nov 6, 2009 -
Anti-gang funding for metro hits bottleneck
The state is moving cautiously in accepting proposals from Hennepin and Ramsey counties, and local cops are angry about it.
Nov 4, 2009 -
Off-duty St. Louis Park officer fatally shoots man
Jason Martin was killed in scuffle after the officer spotted a vehicle driving erratically in St. Louis Park.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Dad forgives, but son's killer gets 23 years in prison
The judge urged Antonio Dale, who shot the victim at a Brooklyn Park bar, to find his potential while serving time.
Oct 30, 2009 -
Tape tells the tale that cops didn’t
The city of Minneapolis has settled couple's case alleging false arrest and discrimination for $100,000.
Oct 28, 2009 -
30 Shih Tzus seized from Mpls. home
Animal control officials seized the medically neglected dogs from the home of a 74-year-old Minneapolis woman who authorities say was practicing "back yard breeding" by selling the dogs through an online business, Tiny Paws Tzus.
Oct 24, 2009 -
'Should I shoot him?' Brooklyn Center woman asked pals
A Brooklyn Center woman is charged with a shooting Monday. The victim, hit in the chest, is expected to survive.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Big jump in Twin Cities women seeking protection
Women who are in strained and dangerous relationships are seeking protection orders in rising numbers, a fact that court officials say appears to be another consequence of the bad economy.
Oct 18, 2009
