6/17/2024 -- Heavy Rain Incoming

Police

MPD Officers Shoot and Kill Armed Man In South Minneapolis 🚨

The Summary: A 39-year-old Bloomington man, Michael Warren Ristow, was fatally shot by police in south Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed his identity on Friday. Ristow was shot by officers on Wednesday after threatening a person with a gun in the 3000 block of Hiawatha Avenue in the Longfellow neighborhood.

Details of the Shooting: According to a preliminary report by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Ristow fled from police, stopped at a fence, and turned toward the officers with a gun. The three officers then fired, striking Ristow.

Officers Involved: The officers involved in the shooting were identified as Enoch Langford, Abdirizaq Mumin, and Chaz Wilson. All three officers have been placed on leave pending the investigation, which is standard protocol in such incidents. The officers were equipped with body cameras, and the footage is under review

Weather

Heavy Rain Incoming For The Twin Cities 🌧

The Summary: Heavy rain began on Saturday in southern Minnesota and is just the start of a volatile weather period. Over the next few days, more heavy rain and severe storms are expected, leading to potentially significant rain totals and flooding. The Twin Cities is currently in a flash flood watch with some areas expected to see over five inches of rain.

Monday Weather Forecast

- Storm Activity: Widespread storms overnight setting up a volatile Monday.

- Severe Storm Threats: Risks include hail and high winds.

- Flooding Risk: Moderate risk (level 3 of 4) for excessive rainfall, especially in central and northern Minnesota.

Tuesday Weather Forecast

- Continued Severe Storms: Severe storms remain a possibility throughout the day.

Sports

⚾ The Minnesota Twins swept their 4-game series against the Oakland A’s, led by stellar hitting from Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis.

🏒 PWHL Minnesota draft pick Britta Curl apologized for her past social media activity that included her support of excluding transgender people from sport.

🤸‍♀️ The Twin Cities is preparing to host the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials this week at the Target Center. Get caught up on everything you need to know here.

⚽ The Minnesota Loons lost 2-0 to the Seattle Sounders on Friday.

Quick hits

Headlines From Around The Twin Cities ✔

❯ The Minneapolis Institute of Art declined Kehinde Wiley exhibition after sexual assault allegations (Bring Me The News)

❯ The University of Minnesota Regents approved the biggest tuition hike in a decade (WCCO)

❯ A Chick-fil-A MSP manager admitted to embezzling and using money on OnlyFans (Patch)

❯ A St. Louis Park man who joined ISIS has been sentenced to 10 years in prison (AP)

❯ Minneapolis will soon be home to one of the biggest immersive video technology event spaces in the country called “The Square” (KSTP)

❯ Dr. Jill Biden addressed and met with Duluth seniors at the Lincoln Park Community Center (WDIO)

The Final Word: Where Does “Up North” Start?

There was a lot of dialogue on social media this past week about where “up north” start in Minnesota. Apparently this is something that get’s Minnesotan’s heated. Take a look at this discussion that took place on the Racket’s website.

-Patrick