Only in Minnesota:
Mayor Jacob Frey’s former policy aide Abdi Nur Salah, who is awaiting sentencing for his role in the $300 million Feeding our Future meal fraud scheme, was charged this week with suspected DWI.
According to the criminal complaint, on July 11, Salah was pulled over after weaving and nearly hitting construction barrels. The trooper says he smelled burnt chemical odor and found straws and white powdery residue. In addition, Salah refused blood and urine tests.
In the meal fraud case, Salah admitted to pocketing more than $1 million while running fake food sites. Mayor Frey fired him upon learning about the fraud allegations.
‘Depraved rag’: Star Tribune columnist ‘cheers’ Walz for backing child sex offender’s pardon
Columnist Rochelle Olson defended Tou Lue Vang's pardon by comparing his crimes — repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl — to the Jan. 6 Capitol protesters.
MPD confirms the overnight mass shooting in Uptown.
Minneapolis Police investigating an early morning shooting that injured nine adults
July 19, 2026 — The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a multiple-person shooting that occurred outside the Reign Event Center on the 2900 block of Hennepin Ave.
The following preliminary information is subject to change.
At approximately 12:27 a.m., Fifth Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting with multiple people injured. The first officers arrived in less than one minute. Due to the number of victims and the large crowd outside, additional officers were requested. Officers from all five precincts, along with officers working the Chief's Beats, responded to assist.
Officers located four injured people at the scene: a 20-year-old man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds; a 21-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, and a 27-year-old woman, each with apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. All four were transported by ambulance to Hennepin Healthcare.
An 18-year-old man later walked into Hennepin Healthcare with an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Four additional injured people arrived at Abbott Northwestern Hospital: a 20-year-old man, a 21-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man with apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, and a 21-year-old man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. The man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds was later transferred by ambulance to Hennepin Healthcare.
Preliminary information indicates gunfire erupted outside the event center following a reported altercation. A large crowd was present at the time of the shooting. Investigators are examining whether gunfire was fired from a vehicle.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area.
MPD Forensic Scientists processed the scene and collected evidence.
Firearm Assault Shoot Team (FAST) investigators are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
There have been no arrests.
The MPD incident number is 26-200782.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD by emailing [email protected] or calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://t.co/yrIPJP20Zo. All tips to CrimeStoppers are anonymous, and information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.
Apparently there was a free sumo wrestling event downtown while there were “fireworks” in uptown.
Unfortunately 9 people were “injured” (not shot) in the “incident” (not mass shooting), but still no reports on who won the wrestling match.
Stay tuned Minneapolis!
“Another Saturday night and I ain’t got nobody…” as J Chaz always says.
Welcome back, family and friends! ❤️ I hope you’re all having a blessed Sunday.
My goodness… I’m excited and nervous at the same time because my gut is telling me I could be standing in front of Congress pretty soon. Everybody says trust your gut, right? I’ve been dealing with some high anxiety, but honestly, I’m so freaking excited!
This is all happening because of YOU. Your support has carried me this far, and I’m so grateful.
Like I’ve mentioned before, I have an Amazon wishlist, PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, and a GoFundMe If you feel led to donate or help out, it would mean the world. One thing I really need right now are suitcases — just in case I do testify and end up getting evicted. Thank the Lord my godfather is in Maryland, only about 2½ hours from Washington, DC, so I have somewhere to go if needed.
Please keep me in your prayers, y’all. I’m so excited and can’t wait to share the big news with you! I should find out more Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
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