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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Members of the Minnesota National Guard were fired upon during a drive-by shooting in Minneapolis early Sunday morning, with two guardsmen suffering minor injuries. About 3,000 citizen soldiers and airmen are activated as part of Operation Safety Net. Members of the Minnesota National Guard are our neighbors and friends. These citizen soldiers, who left their full-time jobs and families during the mission, realize the weight of the time we’re in. READ MORE: Walter Mondale, Former Vice President From Small-Town Minnesota, Dies At 93 (credit: CBS) “We are aware that everyone is feeling a lot of different types of ways,” Sgt. Justin Haynes said. From community “thank yous” to vulgar language, they’re hearing it all. These soldiers are assigned to corridors in Minneapolis for the duration of the Derek Chauvin trial. “We’re just there to support the community, we’re there to show that we’re here to protect you, we’re here to protect the city and making … [Read more...] about Drive-By Shooter Targets National Guard Humvee In Minneapolis, Injuring 2 Guardsmen

By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While it may be famous for its vast array of bars, restaurants, tattoo parlors, and often being the destination of those looking for a fun night out, Pittsburgh’s South Side is gaining a new notoriety — for being a place where Pittsburgh celebrities and athletes alike find themselves in trouble. Accused Of Assault NFL star Aaron Donald, a former Pitt player and Penn Hills native, is the latest among a long list of college and professional athletes to find themselves embroiled in controversy or legal trouble after being involved in different types of incidents on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Earlier this week, Aaron Donald was accused of assaulting another man at a South Side after-hours club. (Photo Courtesy: Todd Hollis) DeVincent Spriggs alleged the assault took place in the overnight hours on April 10 and April 11, but Donald’s attorney later claimed that not only did his client not assault Spriggs, but that he actually … [Read more...] about ‘Almost A War Zone Out There’; Pittsburgh’s South Side Back In The Spotlight As Center Of Controversy For Pittsburgh Athletes

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis man faces a federal charge after allegedly shooting at a Minnesota National Guard vehicle in north Minneapolis Sunday. Andrew Thomas, 28, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a criminal complaint. READ MORE: Walter Mondale, Former Vice President From Small-Town Minnesota, Dies At 93 The incident occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Penn and Broadway avenues. A shooter, now alleged to be Thomas, fired multiple shots at a team of Minnesota National Guard members inside of a vehicle. Two soldiers received minor injuries; one was taken to the hospital after being cut by shattered glass and another was treated at the scene. The shooter’s vehicle — a two-toned Ford Explorer with tinted windows and a bike rack — was caught on surveillance cameras, according to the complaint. Just before 10 p.m. Sunday, a Minneapolis police patrol spotted a vehicle matching the surveillance images near Sixth Street … [Read more...] about Andrew Thomas Faces Federal Charge After Allegedly Shooting At Minnesota National Guard Members