Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
We're starting with breaking news from Dinkytown, where a possible drug deal ended in a shooting on Thursday morning. Police say a 23-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot, and the shooter ran away. This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about safety in our city.
In other news, the Minnesota House is on course to be evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, while Democrats are set to keep control of the state Senate. This balance of power could lead to some interesting developments in the upcoming legislative session.
On the job market front, we don't have any major hiring announcements to report today, but we do know that Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales. This trend reflects Americans continuing to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials.
In real estate news, we don't have any notable commercial or residential property sales to report today, but we do know that the average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year, which is 6% cheaper than last November. This might not seem directly related to real estate, but it does indicate that some prices are stabilizing.
From city hall, we have news that Jeremiah Ellison, the progressive Minneapolis City Council member who has represented Ward 5 for nearly a decade, will not run for reelection next year. This decision could lead to some changes in our city's leadership.
Weather-wise, we're expecting some scattered flurries tomorrow with the best chance for accumulation in western Minnesota. This means we should bundle up and be prepared for some chilly days ahead. Hats, gloves, and mittens are making a comeback, and we're seeing Minnesotans coping with the cold in various ways.
In new business activity, we have some exciting news from the Northside. The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition is hosting "Black Friday on Broadway," a two-day event that showcases local small businesses and offers a festive atmosphere for shoppers. This event is not just about shopping; it's also about supporting local entrepreneurs and keeping dollars within the community.
Upcoming community events include the Sun Country serving 82,000 passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We also have various holiday tree lightings and parades happening in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
In local school news, a case of active tuberculosis was confirmed at a high school south of the Twin Cities, but officials say there is no further risk of exposure at the school.
On a feel-good note, we have a story about a group of dedicated volunteers fighting to save a well of natural spring water in Eden Prairie. This effort shows the lengths people will go to protect our natural resources.
In today's crime report, we have news that a Minneapolis man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after robbing two women at gunpoint and stealing from another. Additionally, a 51-year-old Minneapolis man pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the shooting death of his girlfriend.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
