The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says it will increase police patrols starting Friday at Boom Island Park, just days after six people were shot – one of them fatally – at the park.
In addition, city officials say they’re getting ready to roll out even bigger plans involving federal agencies in an effort to crack down on crime during the summer.
It’s all part of Operation Safe Summer, which will have officers focusing on what are considered high-risk spots for crime, such as food markets as well as shops for liquor and tobacco…