Top Minneapolis news: Light rail crash causes minor delays; 5-hour standoff follows shooting; more

Top Minneapolis news: Light rail crash causes minor delays; 5-hour standoff follows shooting; morePhoto: Gregory Hayes/Unsplash
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Published on June 18, 2020

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Minneapolis.

Light rail crash causes minor Blue Line, Green Line delays

A light rail train and a car were involved in a crash in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday morning, according to a tweet from Metro Transit.

Read the full story on KARE11.

Man charged with conspiracy to commit arson in Third Precinct fire

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced Wednesday that charges have been brought against 26-year-old defendant Bryce Williams for conspiracy to commit arson at Minneapolis Police's Third Precinct building.

Read the full story on KARE11.

Long standoff follows shooting at Minneapolis apartment

One person was critically wounded by gunfire before a standoff that lasted nearly five hours before police officers in Minneapolis realized the suspect had fled, according to officials. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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