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'Flash looting' spreads to St. Paul; squad cars pelted with rocks, bricks
More from the HomepageLooting centered on University Avenue in the Midway district, and also hit an East Side shopping mall. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Unrest spilled into St. Paul’s Midway district Thursday as looters ambushed stores and pelted police cars with rocks, bricks and liquor bottles, a violent outgrowth of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.Officers responded to the Target store on University Avenue around 11:30 a.m. and found 50 to 60 people grabbing merchandise off the shelves without paying, police spokesman Steve Linders said. Many dropped the goods and ran...…More from the HomepageLooting centered on University Avenue in the Midway district, and also hit an East Side shopping mall. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Unrest spilled into St. Paul’s Midway district Thursday as looters ambushed stores and pelted police cars with rocks, bricks and liquor bottles, a violent outgrowth of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.Officers responded to the Target store on University Avenue around 11:30 a.m. and found 50 to 60 people grabbing merchandise off the shelves without paying, police spokesman Steve Linders said. Many dropped the goods and ran...WW…
24 Madison County nursing home residents now dead from COVID-19
2:58 PM, Apr 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-four residents of a Madison County nursing home have died, suspected of COVID-19, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said Friday. The 24 residents lived at Bethany Pointe. On Monday, Box said 11 residents had died.Of those 24, 16 tested positive for COVID-19. The other eight had symptoms that matched the virus.“This is a tragedy for the families,” Box said. “It’s a tragedy for the health care staff that grew close to these residents. It’s a tragedy for our entire state. That is why we continue to expand our strike teams and send...…2:58 PM, Apr 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-four residents of a Madison County nursing home have died, suspected of COVID-19, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said Friday. The 24 residents lived at Bethany Pointe. On Monday, Box said 11 residents had died.Of those 24, 16 tested positive for COVID-19. The other eight had symptoms that matched the virus.“This is a tragedy for the families,” Box said. “It’s a tragedy for the health care staff that grew close to these residents. It’s a tragedy for our entire state. That is why we continue to expand our strike teams and send...WW…
6-8 inches of snow in Twin Cities forecast today will make for a white Christmas
More from the HomepageSix to 8 inches of snowfall forecast for Twin Cities starting early Wednesday. By Star TribunemoreA storm expected to arrive Wednesday morning could dump 6 to 8 inches of snow on the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service, just in time for a white Christmas.Strong winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures could make travel difficult heading into Wednesday evening, and blizzard warnings were posted for much of the state west of Hennepin County."We're pretty much expecting to see snow throughout most of Minnesota," said NWS meteorologist Tyler...…More from the HomepageSix to 8 inches of snowfall forecast for Twin Cities starting early Wednesday. By Star TribunemoreA storm expected to arrive Wednesday morning could dump 6 to 8 inches of snow on the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service, just in time for a white Christmas.Strong winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures could make travel difficult heading into Wednesday evening, and blizzard warnings were posted for much of the state west of Hennepin County."We're pretty much expecting to see snow throughout most of Minnesota," said NWS meteorologist Tyler...WW…
Pa. teachers’ pensions are invested in a NYC skyscraper linked to Jared Kushner, but they probably don’t know it
The investment faced challenges before COVID-19. Now, it’s even more fraught. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and PennLive/Patriot-News. .HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s teacher pension system has more than $200 million pledged to a fund with ties to a long-troubled, high-profile New York City skyscraper linked to the family of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Spotlight PA has learned.Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building...…The investment faced challenges before COVID-19. Now, it’s even more fraught. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and PennLive/Patriot-News. .HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s teacher pension system has more than $200 million pledged to a fund with ties to a long-troubled, high-profile New York City skyscraper linked to the family of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Spotlight PA has learned.Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building...WW…
George Floyd's brother says family has 'a long road ahead to justice'
More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:In a raw, heartbroken appeal for peace following his brother’s death, Terrence Floyd on Monday stood near the spot where George Floyd was held to the ground by police officers and urged people to turn away from violence.“Let’s do this another way!” he shouted to hundreds of people who had come to see the memorial at E. 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.It was Floyd’s first visit to the south Minneapolis intersection where his older brother died in police custody just one week before. With the help of several men, he staggered, step after...…More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:In a raw, heartbroken appeal for peace following his brother’s death, Terrence Floyd on Monday stood near the spot where George Floyd was held to the ground by police officers and urged people to turn away from violence.“Let’s do this another way!” he shouted to hundreds of people who had come to see the memorial at E. 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.It was Floyd’s first visit to the south Minneapolis intersection where his older brother died in police custody just one week before. With the help of several men, he staggered, step after...WW…
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