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Officials asking for information in 35-year-old cold case
8-month-old Michael Freeman died on Nov. 6, 1989 after going into seizures while in the care of his babysitter.
FRIDLEY, Minn. — It’s been 35 years since 8-month-old Michael Freeman died one day after having seizures while in the care of his babysitter in Fridley.
Officials say Michael was transported to a hospital on Nov. 5, 1989, and then died the following day. An autopsy showed that he had a skull fracture, a large subdural hemmorrhage and a cerebral edema, leading authorities to rule his death a homicide.
No arrest was ever made, but the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is again looking to the public for any information that could help lead officials to a suspect.
Anyone with possible leads or tips is asked to email the department at ACSOColdCases@anokacountymn.gov. Officials say people can remain anonymous as they look for more answers.
New autonomous driving vehicles are hitting the roads in Eden Prairie.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — SouthWest Transit tested its new self-driving vehicles in Eden Prairie Wednesday.
Riders will be able to travel to and from specific stops using the “Spare” app. SouthWest Transit also says this will connect riders to residential areas, workplaces, and shopping. It will also include a stop at the Southwest Light Rail.
“It’s really exciting for me, but I think it’s exciting for Eden Prairie and it benefits our residents and our businesses,” said Eden Prairie mayor Ron Case.
“We really believe in a future where everyone has access to mobility no matter who they are or where they are, and this represents more than just an advanced piece of technology, it’s a commitment to expanded access,” said vice president of customers with Space, Quinn Kliman.
The service is free and will run on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Police say the shooting occurred in an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a teen was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis Police Department was called to an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m. on reports of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot.
Police say the teen heard a vehicle and gunfire before realizing he had been shot.
Officials say the boys is expected to survive, and no arrests have been made.
*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Police say it happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N.
MINNEAPOLIS — A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle.
It happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N, according to Minneapolis police, shortly before 8 p.m.
Police say the girl was running across the road when she was hit by a grey SUV that did not stop. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
No one has been arrested in the case yet, according to officials.
