Anthony Gockowski

5 days ago | alphanews.org | Anthony Gockowski

A 20-year-old man is facing charges of second-degree assault and machine gun possession in connection to Friday’s shooting outside of a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. According to the charges:Hamza Abdirashid Said was seen on surveillance with a group of males running from the east entrance to the Mariucci Arena at the University of Minnesota, where the ceremony was taking place.

1 week ago | alphanews.org | Anthony Gockowski

The Minnesota Lynx held a moment of silence for George Floyd ahead of their game Friday night, according to reports. “Thank you guys for taking a minute to honor the life of George Floyd,” Lynx forward Napheesa Collier said from center court, video from the game shows. Napheesa Collier speaking after a moment of silence for George Floyd “…On this five year anniversary it reminds us to continue to fight against criminal, social and racial injustice.

1 month ago | alphanews.org | Anthony Gockowski

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s office over a new policy that directs prosecutors to consider race when making plea deals. An internal document, titled “Negotiations Policy for Cases Involving Adult Defendants,” instructs prosecutors to factor race and age into plea negotiations, as first reported by KARE 11. The new policy took effect last week.

1 month ago | alphanews.org | Anthony Gockowski

Republican Keri Heintzeman easily defeated her DFL opponent Denise Slipy in a special election for Minnesota Senate District 6 Tuesday night. Unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office have Heintzeman capturing 12,751 votes (60%) to Slipy’s 8,376 (40%) in a district that stretches from Brainerd up to Grand Rapids.

1 month ago | alphanews.org | Anthony Gockowski

Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to eliminate $109 million in state support for nonpublic school students over the next two years—a move critics say unfairly targets families who choose private education. The plan would slash state aid currently used to fund essential services for nonpublic students, including transportation, textbooks, school nurses, and guidance counselors.