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Hennepin Co. deputies warn about scammers calling residents pretending to be law enforcement

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 22:19 GMT

By Bisi Onile-Ere PublishedDecember 1, 2022 7:36PM Hennepin County FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about phone calls from individuals pretending to be law enforcement officers demanding money. Tonight, a reminder from authorities: "Cops don't call for cash." "We get these scams in kind of waves," said Lt. Erik McKloskey with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities posted a tweet after seeing an uptick in complaints this week.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/hennepin-co-deputies-warn-about-scammers-calling-residents-pretending-to-be-law-enforcement/

Houston Police Arrest Man on Murder Charges for Death of Takeoff

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 22:17 GMT

BOOKING PHOTO: Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, charged with the murder of Kirshnik Khari Ball (Takeoff). Reports surfaced noting that Houston Police have arrested a man in the shooting death of Takeoff. The rapper was shot in the head and torso while at a private party at a bowling alley in Houston, and police were searching for suspects in the matter. Now, Houston Police have revealed that 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark was arrested and charged with murder.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/houston-police-arrest-man-on-murder-charges-for-death-of-takeoff/

TEXTILE ARTIST BISA BUTLER PAYS HOMAGE TO SALT-N-PEPA AT ART BASEL MIAMI 2022

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 17:05 GMT

TASHA TURNER DECEMBER 1, 2022 Black American textile artist Bisa Butler has taken the art of quilting to the next level, bringing the genre from the blankets your granny used to make to an art that only the ancestors could dream it to be. Butler's quilted portraits are more like paintings and less about the use of scraps and pieces of old clothes used to create a blanket of memories in the past. Bisa's work transforms photographs that capture the souls, personalities, and humanity of Black men, women, and children into quilts in vibrant colors and patterns that offer in-depth, portrayals of the Black experience while uplifting and celebrating the art of quilting. ... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/textile-artist-bisa-butler-pays-homage-to-salt-n-pepa-at-art-basel-miami-2022/

Ties Lounge & Rooftop in Minneapolis closing due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 16:45 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A rooftop lounge in Minneapolis that was once committed to "fighting for the revival of downtown" has announced it will close its doors due to "unforeseen circumstances" at its current location. "Bringing Minneapolis together is what we are all about. We feel as though that resonates with a lot of you after years of struggle to bring people back to a safe, lively Minneapolis," an announcement on the establishment's social media pages said Thursday.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/ties-lounge-rooftop-in-minneapolis-closing-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances/

Operation Endeavor update, plans for winter months in Minneapolis

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 16:40 GMT

By Karen Scullin PublishedDecember 1, 2022 7:21PM Updated December 2, 2022 10:11AM Minneapolis Police Department FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - New data released for the anti-violence initiative Operation Endeavor shows crime numbers are trending down for a second month in Minneapolis. City-wide data shows gun-related crime is down 44% compared to the same time period last year. The number of gunshot wound victims is down 18% while carjackings are down 67%. In the last four weeks, Operation Endeavor has also taken 76 guns, about 22 thousand in cash, and well over 10,000 fentanyl pills off the streets. ... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/operation-endeavor-update-plans-for-winter-months-in-minneapolis/

Kanye West suspended from Twitter after swastika post, Elon Musk says

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 16:34 GMT

Published December 2, 2022 5:38AM Updated 5:42AM Social Media FOX TV Digital Team The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been suspended from Twitter after he posted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. Meanwhile, Ye is also no longer buying right-leaning social media site Parler, the company said. New Twitter CEO Elon Musk confirmed the suspension in a tweet replying to a Ye post of an unflattering photo of the billionaire, which Ye called his "final tweet."... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/kanye-west-suspended-from-twitter-after-swastika-post-elon-musk-says/

Today in Hip Hop History:

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 15:57 GMT

Treach of Naughty By Nature was born December 2, 1970 via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/today-in-hip-hop-history-6/

ACLU-MN announces $600K settlement with Mpls. for 12 protesters injured during George Floyd protests

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 22:41 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota announced Wednesday a settlement with the city of Minneapolis for police mistreatment of protesters during the protests following George Floyd's murder. According to ACLU-MN, the class action lawsuit was settled for a $600,000 payment and "numerous reforms." The lawsuit was filed in 2020 on behalf of 12 protesters who were injured. "People who are demonstrating peacefully should never be met with police violence as they were in Minneapolis during protests over MPD's murder of George Floyd," said ACLU-MN Legal Director Teresa Nelson.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/aclu-mn-announces-600k-settlement-with-mpls-for-12-protesters-injured-during-george-floyd-protests/

Should the city of Minneapolis clear the sidewalks? Some say 'yes' but the project needs funding

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 22:34 GMT

After this week's major snowfall, there's a renewed push for the city of Minneapolis to create a "municipal shoveling program." MINNEAPOLIS - Like all Minneapolis property owners, Janet Tripp shovels the sidewalk outside her home as a civic duty. "We have to clean this up," Tripp said after clearing her path on Wednesday, "so that people can walk on the sidewalk." She fully understands the consequences if she fails to do so. "Once, I got a note from the city that my sidewalk wasn't good enough.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/should-the-city-of-minneapolis-clear-the-sidewalks-some-say-yes-but-the-project-needs-funding/

Northside Santa Toy and Food Giveaway

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 22:28 GMT

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Coat Drive

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 22:27 GMT

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Tyler Perry Set To Write, Direct And Produce Movies For Amazon Studios

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 16:18 GMT

On Monday, Nov. 28 it was announced that Amazon Studios and legendary producer, actor, writer, and director Tyler Perry have agreed to a four-feature film deal. Under the agreement, Perry will write, direct and produce four features that will be released on Prime Video, available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. "I'm excited and grateful to start working with Amazon Studios to bring movies to Prime Video," said Perry. "Jennifer Salke and the entire team have welcomed me with open arms, and I'm looking forward to continuing telling unique stories and bringing my next projects to the global audiences that they reach."... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/tyler-perry-set-to-write-direct-and-produce-movies-for-amazon-studios/

Girls Who Code, Meta, And The Chadwick Boseman Foundation Team Up To Help Close The Gender Gap In Te

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 16:07 GMT

This week Meta announced a new AR effect created in collaboration with Girls Who Code and The Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts (CBFA) in honor of the actor, director, writer, and producer Chadwick A. Boseman. "The Crown" AR Effect draws inspiration from the foundation's logo and is representative of the Global African Diaspora, which can be used on Instagram and Facebook. Girls Who Code selected four young coders and creators from Howard University (Boseman's alma mater) and gave them access to AR content, development tools, and resources via Meta Spark.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/girls-who-code-meta-and-the-chadwick-boseman-foundation-team-up-to-help-close-the-gender-gap-in-tech/

Prince William's Godmother Resigns After Starting Racist Conversation With A Black Visitor

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 16:05 GMT

Lady Susan Hussey, the confidant of Queen Elizabeth II and godmother to Prince William, has resigned from her role as senior palace aide after asking a Black visitor what part of Africa she was from during a reception at the palace. MORE: Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Gives History Lesson On 'Downright Evil' British Monarchy After Queen Dies According to Sky News, Hussey was having a conversation with Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/prince-williams-godmother-resigns-after-starting-racist-conversation-with-a-black-visitor/

Samuel L. Jackson Responds To N-Word Abusing White Director Quentin Tarantino's MCU Hot Take

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 15:54 GMT

Samuel L. Jackson had thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's unwanted opinion on actors who star in Marvel Studios movies. Nothing grinds white movie directors' gears more than the popularity of comic book movies, mainly Marvel Studios films. Quentin Tarantino, who has a penchant for abusing the N-word in his films, is the latest director to gripe about superhero films. In a recent episode of the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Tarantino dropped a ridiculous hot take claiming actors who star in the film become obsolete.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/samuel-l-jackson-responds-to-n-word-abusing-white-director-quentin-tarantinos-mcu-hot-take/

Ben Carson Says Attacks On Black Conservatives Like Herschel Walker Are Meant To 'Divide The Black C

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 15:45 GMT

One thing about conservatives: They pretend to be against "identity politics" and "playing the race card" until Black conservatives are being attacked. Then, all of a sudden, it's more about them being Black than it is about their ideology. Ben Carson-the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development who always looks like he's just waking up from a deep slumber and he's not quite sure if he's still dreaming or not-is the latest example of this revisionist nonsense.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/12/ben-carson-says-attacks-on-black-conservatives-like-herschel-walker-are-meant-to-divide-the-black-community/

First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:09 GMT

By Maury Glover PublishedNovember 29, 2022 10:03PM Updated November 30, 2022 8:04AM BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year. Five years ago, Larry Jefferson became the first African American jolly old elf at the MOA. This year, he won't be the only one bringing some diversity to the North Pole.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/11/first-asian-santa-to-greet-children-at-mall-of-america/

Judge to arraign ex-DA charged in Arbery killing's aftermath

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:17 GMT

By Russ Bynum PublishedNovember 29, 2022 5:59PM Georgia Associated Press Ga. - A former Georgia prosecutor charged more than a year ago with hindering the police investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has been ordered to appear before a judge next month for her first court appearance. Superior Court Judge John R. Turner on Tuesday scheduled a Dec. 29 arraignment for former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson, who will have a chance to enter a plea after the charges are formally presented in court.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/11/judge-to-arraign-ex-da-charged-in-arbery-killings-aftermath/

New online tool provides updates on plow status of Minneapolis park trails, sidewalks

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:14 GMT

By Mary McGuire PublishedNovember 29, 2022 9:47PM Updated 10:26PM Minneapolis FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesotans will take advantage of the weather whatever comes their way, and their wheels don't stop spinning just because the snow is falling. The city of Minneapolis consistently ranks as one of the best biking cities in the country, but it's traditionally been a bit of a gamble if your trail is clear or not when it's time to hit the road in the winter.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/11/new-online-tool-provides-updates-on-plow-status-of-minneapolis-park-trails-sidewalks/

MSP Airport closes runways for nearly 3 hours due to 'excessive snowfall'

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:09 GMT

By FOX 9 Staff PublishedNovember 29, 2022 2:39PM Updated 10:33PM Winter Weather FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport closed its runways due to "excessive snowfall rates and low visibility," Tuesday afternoon. The airport said intense bands of snow that dropped up to an inch an hour forced them to close the runways for around two hours. The weather resulted in the cancellation of at least 116 flights and 187 delays.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2022/11/msp-airport-closes-runways-for-nearly-3-hours-due-to-excessive-snowfall/