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Unruly behavior prompts police response on Stone Arch Bridge

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Video on social media shows groups of young people aiming Roman Candles at police.

MINNEAPOLIS — Sixteen people were arrested after allegedly discharging fireworks at vehicles and other people Wednesday morning.

“The targeting of innocent people with fireworks is unlawful, dangerous, and wholly unacceptable,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara at a press conference. 

Eleven of the 16 arrested people were juveniles, O’Hara added, and one person who was shooting fireworks near Boom Island Park injured themself. 

Some of the projectiles were reportedly aimed at police, and KARE 11 crews on the scene in Minneapolis said that a group of young people were firing off Roman Candles.

There were no serious injuries from individuals discharging fireworks at other people, including the officer who was in an MPD cruiser when it was seeming targeting by fireworks, added O’Hara. 

West River Parkway near the Stone Arch Bridge was closed after 10 p.m. to deter groups from congregating, O’Hara said. 

O’Hara explained Tuesday night that the closure was pre-planned since officials anticipated disorderly conduct similar to last year when people shot off fireworks toward cars and buildings after the Independence Day holiday

Nearby in the area of Boom Island Park, the Minneapolis Park Police reported responding to a group of about 40 young adults shooting fireworks on the Plymouth Avenue Bridge and targeting people and police officers.

A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody and booked after allegedly launching mortars at Park Police, according to officials. A driver also allegedly shot fireworks at Park Police but fled in their vehicle, officials said. 

Despite the pockets of chaos, O’Hara said he was pleased with the department’s plan for safety following the Fourth of July festivities.

“There’s a very robust plan in place to secure some of these locations that we knew would be problematic beforehand to close some of the streets, to close the bridge, to ensure additional visible, you know, presence to deter some of these gatherings in the first place,” O’Hara told KARE 11.

Multiple agencies, including the Minnesota State Patrol and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office assisted MPD throughout the night.

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Foodie Finds: Mothership Pizza Paradise

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For yummy pizza, pasta and more, check out this new Minneapolis restaurant.

MINNEAPOLIS — Craving a fresh slice of pizza? Mothership Pizza Paradise offers wood-fired Neopolitan pies that might fulfill your desire. 

The restaurant opened in Minneapolis on Oct. 29. The menu also offers handmade pasta and yummy sides crafted by Chef Tommy Begnaud. 

For gluten-free eaters, there are options for both the pizza and pasta. 

Begnaud visited KARE 11 News at Noon to share some of his bites. To check out Mothership Pizza Paradise and its menu, click here



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Celebrate World Kindness Day in ways both big and small

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Nov. 13 is the official day dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness big, small and everything in between.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — While we shouldn’t have to declare an official day to be kind to one another, today (Wednesday, Nov. 13) is celebrated across the globe as World Kindness Day. 

Awareness Days describes World Kindness Day as an annual event that encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives and celebrate the human qualities of empathy, understanding and cooperation. The goal is to create “a more harmonious and caring world.”

So how do you plan to celebrate? It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate… rake the front yard of an elderly neighbor, cook or bake and double the batch so you have something to give away. Here are a few more ideas from Awareness Days. 

  • Perform small acts of kindness: Compliment a colleague, buy a cup of coffee for someone behind you in line, or donate to a charity.
  • Spread Positivity: Share uplifting and positive messages on social media to inspire others to be kind and compassionate.
  • Volunteer: Offer your time to volunteer for a local charity or nonprofit organization that aligns with your values.
  • Teach Kindness: Educate children and young people about the importance of kindness and empathy through storytelling or classroom activities.
  • Random Acts of Kindness: Surprise someone with a random act of kindness, like leaving an encouraging note for a friend or contacting someone on social media and telling them how important they are to you. 

To celebrate World Kindness Day in our own way, we here at KARE 11 are sharing a few of our favorite stories of kindness as inspiration. Check them out, feel the love and spread it generously. 

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Prosecutors strike plea deal in Nudieland shooting

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The agreement requires 18-year-old Cyrell Boyd to testify against co-defendant Dominic Burris and serve time at the Red Wing juvenile corrections facility.

MINNEAPOLIS — Calling him a “lesser-involved” defendant in a shooting that killed one person and injured others, Hennepin County prosecutors have struck a deal with 18-year-old Cyrell Boyd that will allow him to avoid doing hard time in prison. 

Boyd agreed to testify against co-defendant Dominic Burris, who the county attorney’s office accuses of firing a gun multiple times into a crowd at a punk music show known as Nudieland back in August 2023. One victim – August Golden – was killed and at least six others injured in the incident. 

The shooting occurred when Boyd was 17 years old. He was originally charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and six other felony counts. 

“The plea deal that we have agreed to with Mr. Boyd is critical to us pursuing an intentional murder case against Dominic Burris, who was the instigator and main perpetrator of the terrible events that occurred at Nudieland,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. 

“Mr. Boyd provided critical evidence that allowed us to develop an ironclad case against Mr. Burris. This led us to change our plea offer for Mr. Burris which includes an increased period of incarceration and will require him to admit to intentional second-degree murder, reflecting his primary role in this horrific incident.”


In exchange for providing evidence and testifying against Burris, Boyd will avoid serving hard prison time for his role in the fatal incident. Instead, he will serve a sentence at the Red Wing juvenile justice facility, take part in intensive therapy to address what prosecutors call a “significant trauma history,” and receive stayed sentences at both the juvenile and adult levels of 86 and 110 months.

In total, Boyd will be under state supervision until he is 26 years old. If he does not comply with terms of probation, he could serve time in adult prison. 

In a news release, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says while Boyd’s participation in the deadly shooting “demands accountability,” they say he played a significantly lesser role in the incident than his co-defendant. 

According to the charges filed against the teens, witnesses say that Burris and Boyd “hit” on two people at the backyard concert, attended mostly by members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Witnesses told investigators that when their advances were turned down, the defendants made “insensitive” comments and derogatory epithets about the sexual orientation of people at the concert. Shots were fired soon after. 



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