Frey nominates interim chief Bill Peterson to permanently lead Minneapolis police
Frey's pick of Peterson, who has led the department on an interim basis, would put him in charge of ongoing reform efforts at MPD; KSTP notes Peterson never planned to become chief before landing the mayor's nominatio...
Quick Hits
- Minneapolis has a permanent police chief nominee. Mayor Jacob Frey formally nominated Interim Chief Bill Peterson on Friday to lead MPD full-time — a job Peterson says he never planned to seek (KSTP, KARE 11).
- Plan around Highway 52 tonight: the South St. Paul closure that began at 9 p.m. Friday stays in effect until 5 a.m. Monday, per MnDOT.
- Vikings injury watch: wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are questionable and left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
- Regional public safety push: the BCA and Twin Cities police agencies met Friday to discuss a joint effort targeting gang violence across the metro.
- Public assistance requested: St. Paul police are still looking for Angela Mathews, 70, last seen Oct. 8 near the 600 block of Jackson Street.
Note: No Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park items made today's selected feed — the closest West Metro-adjacent developments are below.
Minneapolis
Frey's pick of Peterson, who has led the department on an interim basis, would put him in charge of ongoing reform efforts at MPD; KSTP notes Peterson never planned to become chief before landing the mayor's nomination. In other public safety news, law enforcement leaders from across the metro gathered Friday with the Minnesota BCA to discuss creating a regional task force to address Somali gang violence (KSTP).
A Hennepin County jury convicted Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, of first-degree murder in the death of a Richfield woman who rejected his romantic advances (KSTP). And Minneapolis Public Schools parents and teachers who oppose the district's transformation plan say they hope the district's proposed pause is just the start of a fresh approach (KSTP).
St. Paul
Police are asking for the public's help finding Angela Mathews, 70, last seen Oct. 8 near the 600 block of Jackson Street with an unknown travel destination (KARE 11). Commuters heading east should note the Highway 52 closure in South St. Paul runs through 5 a.m. Monday.
A former Macalester College professor, 55, was charged Wednesday after authorities say he damaged a student's backpack and belongings by spilling urine on them (KSTP). In Vadnais Heights, City Council Member Katherine Doll Kanne has admitted she's the person seen on video removing a mayoral candidate's campaign sign and tossing it aside (KSTP).
Local Sports
The Vikings will be shorthanded on the offensive line and possibly at receiver Sunday in New Orleans: Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable, and Christian Darrisaw has been ruled out (KSTP).
Kirill Kaprizov racked up three goals and an assist and Matt Boldy scored 44 seconds-style fast — his first of the season in the game's opening minute — as the Wild spoiled Florida's home opener with a 4-1 win over the Panthers (KSTP).
It was a rougher Saturday for the Gophers, who fell 41-13 at Purdue as former Minnesota transfer Fame Ijeboi rushed for a career-high 195 yards and three touchdowns. Minnesota United conceded a stoppage-time goal to Houston's Duncan McGuire and settled for a 2-2 road draw; the Loons (7-12-9) snapped a five-game losing streak but remain winless in seven. In MIAC play, No. 3 St. John's improved to 5-0 with a 62-6 rout of Macalester in St. Paul behind Trey Feeney's 483 yards and seven touchdown passes.
Off the field, former Viking Adam Thielen's foundation unveiled a renovated weight room at Harding High School in St. Paul (KSTP).
Minnesota Statewide
A controversial call to action posted by President Trump drew mixed responses from Minnesota lawmakers this week (KARE 11). Closer to home, protesters interrupted the Minnesota Republican Party's Lincoln Reagan Dinner Friday night; organizers said attendees had "infiltrated" the event by purchasing tickets (KSTP).
KSTP spoke with a former FBI agent about why terrorism investigations can take years, following charges against an 18-year-old Richfield man accused of planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America (KSTP).
Weekend planning: Twin Cities Oktoberfest continues with German food, Minnesota craft beer, and live entertainment — the festival was voted the fourth-best Oktoberfest in the country by Tasting Table. Film buffs can also catch the Twin Cities Film Festival, underway now. And from Washington, MinnPost's D.C. Memo notes the U.S. Supreme Court — whose new term began this week — declined to hear a Native American adoption case while taking up several landmark disputes.
