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ATF confirms conservative business fires were intentionally set
The January fires damaged the Center of the American Experiment, the Upper Midwest Law Center and Take Charge, all politically conservative organizations.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Investigators have confirmed the fires that damaged conservative businesses in Golden Valley last January were set intentionally.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said a certified fire investigator determined that “incendiary fires” were intentionally set on two floors of the building at 8421 Wayzata Boulevard on Jan. 28.
“Fire damage was most prominent for suites 100, 110, 300, 302, and all units within the building received smoke damage of varying severity,” the ATF said in a news release.
The building housed offices for the Center of the American Experiment, the Upper Midwest Law Center and Take Charge, all politically conservative organizations, all damaged in the fires.
The Golden Valley Fire Department said the fire on the first floor started with “multiple heat sources, including multiple ignitions.” The report says the fire started when a flammable liquid or gas in a container or pipe — specifically gasoline — was ignited. The ATF did not specify the ignition source in its statement to the media on Tuesday.
The ATF said it continues to actively investigate the fires, and asks anyone with information to call the ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS or the Minnesota Arson Reward Tip Line at 800-723-2020.
The Center for the American Experiment has previously offered a $15,000 reward for “information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals” who started the fires.
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Police said a marked squad car was turning left on Saturday night when a motorcycle crashed into the passenger’s side.
MINNEAPOLIS — A man was seriously injured in Minneapolis’ Audubon Park neighborhood Saturday night after police said he crashed his motorcycle into the passenger side of a squad car.
According to police, an MPD officer in a marked squad car was turning left from Central Avenue Northeast onto 28th Avenue Northeast around 9:30 p.m. when the collision happened.
Police said the adult male on the motorcycle had potentially life-threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hennepin Healthcare. The officer had apparent non-life-threatening injuries, officials said and was also hospitalized.
No further details have been provided by authorities about either victim.
Preliminary information from police indicates the motorcyclist was driving fast when he hit the squad. A witness told police the motorcycle’s lights weren’t turned on.
Investigators said they suspect the motorcyclist was under the influence. A warrant for a blood draw was executed due to suspicion of a DUI, police said.
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It’s unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash, but officials said the boys were all wearing seatbelts.
BIG LAKE, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) reported two teenagers were killed and a third was critically injured after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Big Lake.
According to the report, a state trooper was traveling south on Highway 25 around 2:45 a.m. when they passed a speeding BMW going northbound.
Officials said the trooper then turned around to conduct a traffic stop but instead came upon a single-vehicle crash scene involving the BMW.
A preliminary investigation showed two 17-year-old boys, the driver and a passenger, were killed. Another passenger, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to HCMC with life-threatening injuries, according to the report.
MSP said all three boys lived in Elk River.
It’s unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash, but officials said the boys were all wearing seatbelts.
The victims’ names have not yet been released.
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With so many different options to choose from at the festival, we asked attendees what they liked.
MINNEAPOLIS — The first day of Taste of Minnesota kicked off Saturday in Minneapolis.
Thousands flooded into downtown, sampling from more than 50 food trucks.
But it’s not just yummy eats. Thirty bands will play this weekend on stages across five different “neighborhoods.”
Last year, organizers said there were around 120,000 people in attendance. This year, they say they’ve doubled most everything in the event to meet demand.
With so many different options to choose from at the festival, we asked attendees what they liked.
“This is not your typical tamale,” said Ken as he munched on one from the Chef Shack. “It tastes fantastic; the beans are fresh, the meat is fresh.”
Meanwhile, Emily was advocating for a fish from Ono Hawaiian Plates.
“Oh, my goodness,” she said after the first bite of poke nachos. “It’s not so heavy like some other things around here.”
Remy swears by the burgers at Parlour.
“It’s flavorful,” he said. “Doesn’t need anything else.”
Taste of Minnesota continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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