David Schuman

Minneapolis

Reporter at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

Reporter for @WCCO - CBS News Minnesota. DMs open or email me at [email protected].

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Witness recounts chaos during fatal Boom Island Park shooting in Minneapolis

4 days ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

A witness to Sunday's deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis says he heard bullets everywhere in what sounded like nearly continuous gunfire. The shooting killed one woman and injured six others. Cortez Rice says he saw multiple shooters with their faces covered. "I see everybody just start running," he said. "I turn my music down [in my car] and I can hear the shots going off, 'Pop pop pop.'"Rice pulled up to the park right when the shooting started.
How Minnesotans are reacting to the air quality alert affecting the state

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Minnesotans react to the air quality alert affecting the state All of Minnesota is under an air quality alert through Monday evening, which is when the heaviest haze could set in. Gary Rother noticed the poor air quality while he was setting up the beach volleyball courts Sunday at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. "At times it gets really smoky, and at times it's not as bad," he said.
Metro Transit taking health-centered approach to Green Line safety

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Metro Transit is teaming up with law enforcement and social service providers in the Twin Cities to improve the experience of Green Line riders, as well as help riders in need. It's part of an ongoing effort to make the Green Line on St. Paul's University Avenue safer after incidents of violent crime and drug use over the years.
Brooklyn Park woman shares father's Vietnam War story for Memorial Day

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Minnesotans honored those we've lost on Monday to mark the Memorial Day holiday. Maria Tran, a Brooklyn Park city council member, reflected on her father. She says Dang Tran was a Vietnamese officer who fought shoulder to shoulder with Americans during the Vietnam War. Tran credits her father for instilling in her a commitment to public service. "I think a lot about him every day," she said. When the war ended, Tran says Dang was imprisoned for years, eventually dying while trying to escape.
Sunday will mark 5 years since a police officer murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Sunday will mark five years since a police officer murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis. Kya Brown cuts hair at Ralph's VIP Barber Lounge, a few storefronts down from where it happened. She wasn't sure at first her business would find success there. "I'm like, 'I can't work here! Oh my god, this is right at the George Floyd Square. People are really not going to come here,'" Brown said. Many of the businesses around the Square have lasted for years now.
Community rallies around woman who lost chickens to northern Minnesota wildfires

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Three northern Minnesota wildfires have destroyed more than 180 buildings and homes. Mikala Schliep lost several outbuildings on her property in Brimson, and the fires killed her eight chickens. Or so she thought. Firefighters found Reba last week, days after the flames broke out. She was the only chicken to survive. "Part of her face is burnt along with her feet and other parts of her body," Schliep said.
Northern Minnesota wildfires burn more than 30,000 acres as of Thursday

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area the same size as the city of Minneapolis. That's more than 30,000 acres. Thursday's rain was great news for crews trying to contain three massive wildfires in the Northland. However, days after the fires started, all three fires are still 0% contained. The St. Louis County sheriff told WCCO's David Schuman there aren't any suspects at this point, but they do know how the fires started.
Pickleball ban at Maple Grove park sparks pushback from neighbors

3 weeks ago | valleynewslive.com | David Schuman

MAPLE GROVE, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Pickleball problems in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are leading to conflict off the court. A ban on the sport at Fish Lake Woods Park is uniting neighbors who want it back. Signs at the park say pickleball is prohibited on the tennis courts due to noise disturbances. Neighbors say the courts are very popular. “You’re encouraging people to get out and exercise, yet you’re banning them from doing that,” said Larry Sohlberg.
Pickleball ban at Maple Grove park sparks pushback from neighbors

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

Pickleball ban over noise complaint challenged by Maple Grove group Pickleball problems in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are leading to conflict off the court. A ban on the sport at Fish Lake Woods Park is uniting neighbors who want it back. Signs at the park say pickleball is prohibited on the tennis courts due to noise disturbances. Neighbors say the courts are very popular.
Minnesota mom spends Mother's Day serving others

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | David Schuman |Hillary Clinton

A Minnesota mother spent her Mother's Day serving other moms A Minnesota mother spent her Mother's Day serving other moms less fortunate than her. On the holiday all about making her feel special, Tynika Smith was the one doing just that for people living on the street in Minneapolis. "I want to see them smile," she said. "I like this. Everyone is eating, everyone has a bag.