Minneapolis leaders say there will be increased law enforcement presence and road closures during Fourth of July to help keep the city safe for the holiday.
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette, with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and other public safety officials shared community safety plans during a press conference Wednesday morning.
For the past several years Minneapolis has seen instances of fireworks-related chaos on the holiday. Last year, 20 people were charged with rioting after they allegedly shot fireworks at people, cars and police in Dinkytown. In 2023, several dozen people set off fireworks near Bde Maka Ska, hitting buildings and cars…