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You can help someone in an abusive relationship
If you or someone you know needs help with relationship abuse, you can call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995.
MINNEAPOLIS — With Adam Fravel now charged with the murder of his ex-partner, Madeline Kingsbury, a Minnesota group that tracks homicides stemming from relationship abuse is adding the young mother to its page of remembrance.
According to Violence Free Minnesota, a coalition of over 90 member programs working to end relationship abuse, Kingsbury is the 12th victim of intimate partner homicide in Minnesota this year.
After more than 30 years of tracking these incidents, the coalition reports that Minnesota averages roughly one homicide stemming from relationship abuse every other week — and the victims aren’t always the target of the abuse. This year’s count includes Pope County Sheriff’s deputy Josh Owen, who was shot and killed responding to a domestic violence call.
The last annual homicide report in 2021 found that nearly a quarter of the deaths involved similar interveners or bystanders, such as family members or children.
Those are dire statistics, but speaking up and reaching out can help. Every year in Minnesota, advocates receive roughly 80,000 reports of relationship abuse. For many, help and hope do follow.
If you or someone you know needs help with relationship abuse, you can call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111, or text 612-399-9995.
On Friday, KARE11 reporter Kent Erdahl spoke to Joe Shannon with Violence Free Minnesota to better understand how you can get involved if you suspect someone is in danger.
Kent Erdahl: “Are there common mistakes – or misconceptions people have – when approaching someone who may be in an abusive relationship?”
Joe Shannon: “Absolutely. For someone who is not in an abusive relationship, the thing they immediately think is: You have to get out. You have to get out of that relationship right now. That may seem, on the outside, the obvious thing to do, however, we know that leaving a relationship is the most dangerous time.
“It’s not advised to simply tell a person who you believe is in an abusive relationship to get out. It’s also not that simple.”
Erdahl: “So what do you tell someone who does see some kind of cause for concern? Where should they start?”
Shannon: “Start by doing a little research. Even Google can work. Just search, ‘What can I do for someone in an abusive relationship?’ Just help educate yourself first, and then reach out to the person if you think they are in an abusive relationship.
“Don’t start immediately giving them advice on what they should and should not do. Ask them how you can support them and what they need for your support and keep checking in.
“It’s also a great idea to contact a domestic violence program.”
Erdahl: “Even if you’re not the one directly involved, you’re saying, contact a domestic violence program as a friend?”
Shannon: “Yeah, absolutely. Figure out what you can do to safely plan for your loved one or friend. Advocates are the experts and they work with survivors on a daily basis. This is what they do. Then you already have that relationship. That way – if the person who is being abused is comfortable enough – you can connect them with the advocate that you already spoke with.”
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Enrollment moves upward in Universities of Wisconsin system
MADISON, Wis. — Overall enrollment in the Universities of Wisconsin system’s four-year schools ticked upward this fall compared with last year, data released Tuesday shows.
The system released enrollment numbers as of the 10th day of the 2024 fall semester. They show overall enrollment stood at 164,431 students, up 1.2% from the 10th day of the 2023 fall semester.
UW-Green Bay saw 975 new students for a 10.5% increase in enrollment, the largest percentage jump among the 13 four-year schools. Enrollment at UW-Madison, the system’s flagship university, increased nearly 3%. UW-Superior, the most remote campus, in Douglas County in far northwestern Wisconsin, saw a 3.6% increase.
Five schools saw their enrollment shrink, including Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville and Stout.
Overall enrollment at the system’s two-year branch campuses fell 22%. The most dramatic drop-off was at UW-Stevens Point’s Marshfield campus, where enrollment plunged nearly 45% compared with fall 2023.
UW officials have blamed declining numbers of high school graduates and more graduates eschewing college for the workforce for faltering enrollment.
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Student at Anoka Technical College stabbed with screwdriver
An adult male was arrested after the incident.
ANOKA, Minn. — A student was stabbed in the hand at Anoka Technical College Tuesday, authorities said.
A spokesperson with the Anoka Police Department told KARE 11 that officers were dispatched early in the afternoon. At the school, it was learned a student was stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver.
An adult male was taken into custody, officials said. The student was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Anoka Technical College said in a statement that safety and security is the top priority for everyone on campus:
Just before noon today, an incident occurred between two students at Anoka Technical College, in the automotive lab, resulting in one of the students receiving an injury to the hand. The Anoka Police Department responded and took the suspect into custody. The victim was treated by on-campus security officers before going to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
At Anoka Technical College, our top priority is the safety and security of everyone on campus. This incident is being investigated by the college and local law enforcement. Support services are available for students and employees impacted by this situation.
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BCA identifies man shot by police in St. Paul
The BCA said the 40-year-old man was still hospitalized at Regions Hospital on Tuesday.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Police have identified the man shot and injured by officers after pointing a gun at police on Monday evening.
According to a press release from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Earl Bennett, 40, was shot by police near Allianz Field.
Officials said Bennett does not have a permanent address but has been staying in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Bennett is hospitalized in critical but stable condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
The incident started just before 7:45 p.m. Monday when police were called to the 400 block of Pierce Street for reports of shots fired. Officers found a man with a handgun when they responded to the scene.
St. Paul police spokesman Sgt. Mike Ernster told reporters on Monday night that when officers approached the man, he put the gun to his own head. Police began to negotiate with the man for a peaceful surrender, but he reportedly refused to drop the weapon, instead walking south on Snelling Avenue.
Police attempted to use “less lethal” means to subdue Bennett, but when he lifted his handgun and pointed it at police, multiple officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect.
The BCA said it is in the early stages of its investigation.
All the officers who discharged their weapons have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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