Minneapolis promises crackdown on July 4 fireworks chaos

Minneapolis police leaders are promising stepped-up staffing and a no-nonsense attitude toward anyone using fireworks to “cause chaos” during the July 4 weekend.

Why it matters: Over the last three Independence Day holidays, Minneapolis has contended with social media-fueled gatherings of young people shooting fireworks at each other — and occasionally at police officers and other residents…

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