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No Charges For Task Force In MPLS Shooting + Arson Investigation

The Crow Wing County Attorney is not charging the officers involved in the June 3 killing of Winston Smith in Uptown.

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Minneapolis today.

The Crow Wing County Attorney is not charging the officers involved in the June 3 killing of Winston Smith, a 32-year-old Black man. Smith was shot and killed in the Minneapolis neighborhood of Uptown by members of an on-duty United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

First, today's weather:

Mild with periods of sun. High: 66 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:

  1. Winston Smith killing: No charges for the federal task force. (Southwest Minneapolis Patch)
  2. Minneapolis arson investigation becomes a murder case. (kdhlradio.com)
  3. 10 Green Line-accessible restaurants for when you've had one too many Cane's Texas toasts. (Minnesota Daily)
  4. Kirk Cousins, Mike Zimmer share an awkward celebration after the Vikings beat the Lions. (FOX 9)
  5. Minneapolis, St. Paul both recognize Monday as Indigenous Peoples' Day. (KSTP)
  6. Car strikes gas meter at northeast Minneapolis apartment building, starting a fire. (CBS Minnesota)

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Today in Minneapolis:

  • Northeast Chamber Town Talk: Ward 1 Candidate Forum. (10 a.m.)
  • The US-Russian Museums Art Loan Freeze: Where Do We Go From Here? (11 a.m.)
  • Business Committee — Victory Neighborhood Association. (6 p.m.)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "Oct. 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day. We celebrate and honor the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society, past and present, by the original inhabitants of this land." (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art: "Fall, from 'The Four Seasons' series, 2012 by Wendy Red Star Through her work, Wendy Red Star explores issues of authenticity and representation." (Facebook)
  • Open Streets Minneapolis: "Lyndale is full of life today! We're slowly beginning to wrap up the festivities. Look out for volunteers to help guide the process." (Facebook)

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