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Assault allegations + incoming fall colors

Sept. 6, 2024

The coolest air since May is here — with the snow possible in northeastern Minnesota. Saturday will be on the cooler, dry side again. Expect a warmer, sunnier Sunday. Check out Updraft for the latest.

Former teacher, coach in Minneapolis faces new charges of sexually assaulting children

Aaron Hjermstad, 45, allegedly assaulted 12 different victims, all under the age of 13, between 2013 and 2021.The county attorney’s office said Hjermstad is already in prison on a 12-year sentence for sexually assaulting four other children he had coached.

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Let the hues begin: Fall foliage colors coming to Minnesota in 3, 2, 1 ...

We're nearly there! Look up late next week for those first hues to shift, determined by decreasing daylight, temperatures, rainfall and wind. Here's when, where and why leaves will change across Minnesota this month and next.

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🏠 Minneapolis City Council members propose grant to avoid shelter closure

Last month, the Agate Housing and Services board of directors said it would close its downtown shelter in early October, affecting more than 80 residents and 23 employees. If approved by the full council later this month, the grant would pay for half of the $3 million in needed repairs.

The Bean and Bear Lakes Loop near Silver Bay — including all of the scenic overlooks from rock outcroppings high above the two lakes — had been closed for trail work since mid-May as crews worked to address severe erosion and other issues from years of heavy use.

🛣️ Minneapolis will consider naming street after standout student athlete killed in 2022

DeShaun Hill Jr., who was 15 at the time of his murder, was the North High Polars’ quarterback and was hailed for being an academic standout. If approved, 16th Avenue North between Irving and Knox Avenues will become known as DeShaun Hill Jr. Way.

🍿 Cube Critics discuss ‘Reagan’ and ‘Cuckoo’

"I said I wasn't going to compare films to David Lynch anymore; I lied," says MPR News arts editor Max Sparber, referring to the movie "Cuckoo." "A friend ran into 'Twin Peaks' cast member Michael Horse, who told her that everything seems to have Lynch’s DNA on it now, and he’s right. This one sure does."

– Amy Felegy, MPR News

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