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Minneapolis, MN (July 8, 2025) – A crash resulting in injuries occurred late Monday night at the intersection of 5th Ave S and E Grant St in the Elliot Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. The incident was reported at approximately 11:41 p.m. CDT, prompting a response from Minneapolis Fire and Rescue and local law enforcement.

First responders, including paramedics, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. While specific details about the vehicles involved have not been released, the accident caused significant disruption in the area as emergency personnel provided on-scene care.

The affected section of 5th Ave S and E Grant St was temporarily restricted as crews worked to assist the injured and clear the scene. The number and severity of injuries sustained are not yet known, but individuals were treated at the scene, and further medical evaluations may have followed.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances of the crash. No further information has been released regarding the vehicles involved or contributing factors. Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident, and we wish them a full recovery.

Navigating Downtown Minneapolis Intersections Safely

Intersections like 5th Ave S and E Grant St in the Elliot Park neighborhood are common sites for traffic accidents due to the convergence of multiple traffic flows, pedestrian crossings, and potential visibility challenges. In Minneapolis, as in many urban areas, such intersections require heightened awareness from all road users.

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, urban intersections account for a significant portion of traffic accidents in the state. Factors contributing to these incidents often include distracted driving, failure to yield, and speeding.

To mitigate risks at intersections, drivers should remain fully attentive and adhere strictly to traffic signals and posted speed limits. Proceeding with caution even when having the right-of-way, especially during peak traffic hours, adds an extra layer of safety. Pedestrians should also exercise caution, making eye contact with drivers before crossing and only using marked crosswalks.

Understanding these patterns can help local residents and commuters take proactive steps to protect themselves. The aftermath of a crash can be stressful and confusing, but knowing how to respond and where to seek help makes a significant difference.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.

Note: These posts are created solely for the use of Local Accident Reports. We have not verified the information in these posts as the information is gathered from secondary sources. If you have personal knowledge that the information contained in these posts is inaccurate, please contact Local Accident Reports immediately so we can make the necessary corrections or remove the story.

Disclaimer: We are providing this information to the general public as a resource to use in the event you or a family member are injured in a similar incident. Every effort is put forth to honor the victims of accidents, and hope the information presented helps others avoid the same type of accidents in the future. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene. Please contact Local Accident Reports at (888) 657-1460 to be connected with an attorney in your area who will answer any legal questions you may have.

The annual Taste of Minnesota festival returns Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, to downtown Minneapolis, featuring food, live music, art and so much more.

MINNEAPOLIS — Don't let this weekend's forecast leave a bad taste in your mouth, there's still plenty of fun to have and memories to be made in Minneapolis this weekend.

The annual Taste of Minnesota festival returns Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, to downtown Minneapolis, featuring food, live music, art and so much more.

If you're heading down to enjoy the festivities, check out this list of what to know before you go.

The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday in the heart of downtown Minneapolis with entrances at the intersections of Washington and Hennepin Avenues; Marquette and Washington Avenues; and Nicollet Mall and Third Street.

You can find everything you're looking for by scoping out each of the festival's "neighborhoods," named after a few iconic state staples: Prince Parkway, Magic Midway, Artist Ave, Jazz Junction and Family Fun Way.

Admission is free — unless you spring for the $200 VIP Cabana for one day; $350 for the weekend — and it's open to attendees from noon to 10 p.m. each day.

The festival features three stages of nearly non-stop music throughout the day and night: the Minnesota Star Tribune Main Stage, Jazz88 JazzClectic Concert Series, and the Singer/Songwriter stage.

Those schedules are as follows:

SaturdayMain Stage

1:00 pm – A Steele Family Affair2:30 pm – Rhythm Street Movement4:00 pm – Bluewater Kings Band5:45 pm – Cheap Trick7:30 pm – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts*Featuring: DJ Sophia Eris

JazzClectic Concert Series

12:30 pm – School of Rock2:15 pm – MacPhail Center for Music4:00 pm: Connie Evingson with Patty & the Buttons5:45 pm – Omar AbdulKarim w/Kavyesh Kaviraj7:30 pm – Lucia Sarmiento Quintet

Singer/Songwriter Stage

12:00 pm – Why Worry?1:15 pm – John Loo and the Breakers2:30 pm – Kaatwalk3:45 pm – Sammie Jean Cohen5:00 pm – Vagadeux6:15 pm – Zoë Says Go7:45 pm – Caribou Gone

SundayMain Stage

1:00 pm – Good for Gary2:30 pm – Frankie Torres4:00 pm – David Yang5:45 pm – NUR-D7:30pm – Ludacris*Featuring: DJ Sophia Eris

JazzClectic Concert Series

12:30 pm – Roof Access2:15 pm – Ryan Picone Quartet4:00 pm – Room35:45 pm – Take That Back7:30 pm – Obi Original and the Black Atlantics

Singer/Songwriter Stage

12:00 pm – Scott Zosel1:15 pm – EB Marie2:30 pm – Monica Livorsi3:45 pm – FINICK5:00 pm – Ryan Lane6:15 pm – Joan of Profile7:45 pm – NewSONG

With more than 50 food vendors dotting downtown, no one should go home with an empty stomach. From sandwiches to samosas to several items on a stick, each "neighborhood" has something to satisfy you.

This year's featured eats include Saturday's Jucy Lucy Hall of Flame: a flight of three, full-sized Jucy Lucys hailing from the 5-8 Club, Matt's Bar and the Nook.

On Sunday Funday, D Spot Wing Joint, Ray J's American Grill and Soul Lao will serve up wings while you play yard games with your friends.

You won't have a problem shopping local at the Taste, as dozens of Minnesota makers and merchants line the streets.

Find gifts for your friends — or better yet, treat yourself! — and feel good doing it with stores like Corazon Clothing, Patti's Pottery, Love U Candle and more. Don't forget to take the kids to the Family Funway, where Face Painting by Tracie awaits.

This year, the festival made some changes to its bag policy.

Allowed:

Not Allowed:

Note: An exception will be made for medically necessary items & diaper bags after proper inspection at an entrance designated for this purpose.

The fest said empty water bottles are also allowed, with filling stations available throughout the grounds.

Both cash and card payments will be accepted, and ATMs will also be available.

The festival recommends leaving pets at home, except service animals, as the event could be stressful with large crowds and commotion.

Everything you need to know about the Taste of Minnesota 2025 can be found at the festival's website.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The second of two Nevada residents charged in Minnesota with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced.

Ronnie Williams, 58, admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications using fake names and personal information, and passing them to a nonprofit working to register Minnesota voters.

Williams was paid per registration and split the proceeds with his co-defendant, Lorraine Lee Combs, 57, authorities said.

Combs pleaded guilty on June 24. Under her plea agreement, federal sentencing guidelines recommend zero to six months in prison, with one to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $20,000, the Associated Press reported.

Prosecutors said the scheme was financially motivated. "Foundation 1," an unnamed nonprofit conducting legitimate voter registration efforts, paid canvassers per completed application.

Williams and Combs exploited the system by submitting forms with fake names to boost their earnings, according to court documents. While the fraud did not result in fraudulent votes being cast, officials said it compromised the integrity of the voter registration process.

According to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, the state’s voter registration system functioned exactly as intended. Local election officials spotted inconsistencies on the forms and alerted law enforcement, helping to prevent any fraudulent votes from being cast.

“Minnesota’s elections are free, fair, and secure – and these charges reinforce that fact,” Simon said in a June 13 statement. “The extensive checks in Minnesota's voter registration process ensured that the fraudulent applications were immediately flagged, and no ineligible votes were cast. Our message to would-be fraudsters is clear: If you try to trick or scheme your way into registering voters in Minnesota, you will be caught and prosecuted.”

“Today’s guilty plea underscores our commitment to protecting the integrity of the electoral process,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Tuesday. “Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Any attempt to undermine that process through fraud will be investigated and prosecuted. This case sends a clear message—election fraud will not be tolerated in Minnesota.”

According to court documents, from 2021 through 2022, Williams and Combs created fictitious names and filled out Minnesota voter registration forms. They signed certification statements falsely claiming the information was accurate, despite clear warnings that doing so is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.

Williams submitted the fraudulent forms to Foundation 1, which forwarded them to county election offices across Minnesota. Williams received payment from Foundation 1 and split the money with Combs, prosecutors said.

The case was investigated by the FBI, with assistance from the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section, the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, and the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Harry M. Jacobs and Trial Attorney Jonathan Jacobson are prosecuting the case.

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Most passengers flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will no longer have to take off their shoes.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Most passengers flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and other U.S. airports will no longer have to take off their shoes when going through Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a news conference Tuesday.

Noem said the DHS evaluated screening equipment at each airport and is “fully confident” they can accommodate the change without compromising security and safety.

“There will be individuals at times that will be asked to remove their shoes, if we think there are additional layers of screening that are necessary that may still happen to an individual,” Noem said at a news conference at Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon.

“But we are excited with the fact that we have the technology now that we have the multi layers of screening in place that we've built in over the recent several years, they give us the ability to allow our travelers to keep their shoes on,” Noem said.

The change is the most significant change in the TSA screening process in more than a decade. The rule requiring passengers to take off their shoes was implemented in 2006, five years after Richard Reid, a passenger aboard an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami, tried to detonate homemade bombs in his shoes. As he struggled to light the fuse, Reid was restrained by crew members and passengers and later arrested, according to the FBI.

The blog Gate Access, the first to report on an internal TSA memo announcing the change, and multiple other news organizations reported that changes implemented at some regional airports were expected to be implemented nationwide

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt seemed to confirm that, saying in a post on X early Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security had “big news.”

The change was implemented Monday at some airports, including Alabama’s Montgomery Regional Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Portland International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina, CBS News reported.

“TSA officers may still request footwear removal in specific situations where additional screening is warranted,” the Montgomery Regional Airport said in a news release. “Footwear screening remains one part of a layered security approach, which also includes identity verification, Secure Flight vetting, and advanced scanning technologies.”

The policy change, part of the TSA’s broader effort to modernize security screening and improve passenger convenience while maintaining strong security standards, could be implemented nationwide in the near future, a senior government official told NBC News.

TSA and DHS “are always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture,” TSA Public Affairs said in a statement ahead of Noem’s announcement. “Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels,” the statement said.

The TSA PreCheck option already speeds passengers through an expedited security screening process that allows them to leave their shoes on, according to the TSA website.

Travelers are still required to remove their belts, jackets, laptops and liquids, and place them on an X-ray belt for screening at TSA checkpoints.