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CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
How to watch: Minneapolis leaders discuss Fourth of July safety
Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Minneapolis leaders will discuss community safety during the Fourth of July holiday at a press conference Wednesday morning. Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette, with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other public safety officials will share more information about fireworks safety, water safety and impaired driving. The news conference comes after years of fireworks-related chaos on Fourth of July in the city. Last year, 20 people were charged with rioting after they allegedly shot fireworks at people, cars and police in Dinkytown. In 2023, several dozen people set off fireworks near Bde Maka Ska, hitting buildings and cars. How to watch What: Fourth of July safety press conference Fourth of July safety press conference When: 11 a.m. on July 2, 2025 11 a.m. on July 2, 2025 How to watch: You can watch the press conference live in the player above, on the CBS News Minnesota app or on YouTube. Parts of Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed on Fourth of July in an effort to stop large volumes of vehicles gathering during the holiday, the Minneapolis park board said. The Stone Arch Bridge and West River Parkway are also among several other areas that will be partially closed on the holiday.
CBS News
24-04-2025
- CBS News
Minneapolis unveils safety plans for city's summer of fun
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead. Minneapolis has a lot happening this summer, including Taste of Minnesota, Twin Cities Pride, several Open Streets block parties and the Twin Cities Marathon in October — so city leaders are working hard to make sure everyone can just come and have fun. In a news conference on Wednesday, Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette said a big part of the plan is beefed up staffing. Certain parts of downtown, Uptown and Dinkytown should all see extra officers day and night this summer. "Over the past few summers, we've seen a consistent growth in both the number and size of events coming to the City," Barnette said. "This summer will be no different as our residents and visitors take advantage these activities." They'll be focusing on places like liquor establishments, tobacco vendors and food markets where data has shown higher concentration of gun crimes around those areas. Minneapolis police will depend on help from neighborhood safety programs like the "violence interrupters" to help in different ways this summer. The 911 Emergency Communications Center will also increase staffing as there tends to be more calls during the summer months. And the Minneapolis Fire Department will also increase staffing and have mobile EMS units at big events. The city has laid out its complete plans on its website.
