Jamar Clark Shooting in North Minneapolis

Jamar Clark was shot under police custody in North Minneapolis. This event has sparked anger and involvement by the local chapter of #BLM Black Lives Mater. BLM then lead the grieving community onto a nearby freeway, only to upset some neighbors, and be put under mass arrest. Jamar Clark shooting on Sunday, November 15. Clark reportedly was shot outside early Sunday morning at James and Plymouth Avenue North. He later died from his injuries. http://heavy.com/news/2015/11/jamar-clark-minneapolis-minnesota-police-shooting-shot-dead-killed-shooting-protests-handcuffed-unarmed-justice4jamar-jamesandplymouth-james-plymouth-photo/

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improved_Benevolent_and_Protective_Order_of_Elks_of_the_World

BLM Protesters are currently occupying the MPD 4th Precinct and demanding the names of officers involved.

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We took over the 4th precinct, #BlackLivesMatter here now. #Justice4Jamar #JamarClark #JamesAndPlymouth

6:56 PM - 15 Nov 2015

Horrible Crash on I-94 in North Minneapolis. 3 Dead.

A horrible accident on interstate 94 on North Minneapolis.

Fire at Lowry and Emerson ave. N. Mpls. MN 4-28-12

A 109-year-old, two-story building on the corner of Lowry and Emerson Avenues N was destroyed by fire this Saturday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.






http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/149356635.html
http://www.twincities.com/ci_20503888/minneapolis-firefighter-hospitalized-after-blaze-consumes-northeast-building
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/04/28/firefighters-escape-collapsing-burning-building-in-mpls/

2 OccupyMN Arrests. Foreclosure Action Ended.

The story that a squad car showed up at the OccupyMn Foreclosure Action, and ran a man over, is being circulated.. while the video shows something a little less serious, the headline is sensational.

The video which is in circulation does not show the entire narrative, so I thought I would post here what I've witnessed.
This narrative perspective is speculation based on video evidence, but I believe it's correct.
I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
There is a fuller video which shows a bit more of the context to the weekends arrests.
It looks to me like the cops showed up to investigate, and arrest a kid, whom had an earlier confrontation with transit police on platform across from Government, er, Peoples Plaza.
In the previous incident, the officers were hassling people to leave the platform if they didn't have train tickets. A young guy attempting to stand up for himself, was indignant with the Transit Cop, basically saying "blah blah blah la la la all I hear is.." then loudly yelling "BULL-SHIT!!". He was not arrested at that time. The scene then turned into a larger confrontation with many squads showing up. (Video follows)

Forward to this weekend. It is not confirmed that it's the same kid, but it looks like him in the video whom the cops showed up to "investigate". Again, please correct me if I'm wrong.. I'm not 100% certain..
They used this to gain entry to the foreclosed/occupied home, then proceeded to clear it out "for safety reasons".

After taking the kid into custody, the departing squad car was blocked by a cross armed guy who refused to move from the street. The driver proceeded to attempt a nudge action and continued driving, pushing the guy about 15 feet down the road before stopping, getting out and performing a frustrated, slightly aggressive arrest.

The Associated Press is reporting that the first kid was arrested for burglary and trespass, while the second one was arrested for obstruction of justice.

The occupiers formed a circle around the house and chanted, as the police left. They saw this as a victory in an attempt to evict them, but really it was this other investigation (..?..?) In any case, Police showed up in force the next day (today), cleared the house and boarded it up. It's a shame. I thought the Occupy Foreclosures idea was a very good one.

End of story, here are the videos I found which give the big picture. In reverse chronology.



This bridge action (Previous post) probably also factored into the whole ambiance of this weekend.

News Media stories linked below
http://www.mndaily.com/2011/11/21/police-remove-protesters-foreclosed-house
http://wjon.com/2-weekend-occupymn-arrests-in-minneapolis-video/
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/0d95b7ee2d1d4c9a9de96d1a0d224852/MN--Occupy-Minnesota/
FULL GOOGLE NEWS COVERAGE

Minneapolis West Broadway! Coming soon to Google Earth!

What West Broadway CURRENTLY looks like in Google Earth

After focusing on Broadway Ave, east of the Mississippi, I've noticed some new imagery has become available for West Broadway! So I'm now able to create 3d Models for buildings and shops along the North sides "main street".
 I'd previously had models for the old IRVS Bar, and the large blue building next to the lot where White Castle was demolished and the YMCA development is planned...
 As I model these buildings, I'm doing light research on them to determine accurate content. To this end, I'll probably do a few posts in the future, focusing on individual locations. Some have videos, websites, news clips and all kinds of content, that will not fit in a simple description box. So, without further explanation,
NEW ADDITIONS TO NORTH SIDE WEST BROADWAY GOOGLE EARTH:

EMERGE w/ Bean Scene Coffee Shop

Friedmans Shoe Store                                  notice Farview Park Hill in the background..

Gods Prayer Center

I've found kids can be taught these geo-graphical arts, and they actually love learning to. It's allot of fun. So if anyone wants a quick class in it, I'm available..

North Minneapolis Tornado. One Dead, Controlled Disaster Area.

There is extensive damage following todays North Minneapolis Tornado. Many large trees are down, PERHAPS THOUSANDS, along with power lines, making motored vehicular travel difficult.

The Cities "North side" (west of the Mississippi) is closed!  It's been reported there are 24 deputies who have set up a command post.

Now, residence are worried about a night of crime. Just before 10pm it was reported that police were preparing to enforce curfew, with gas masks and crowd control gear, as a liquor store was being looted.


Other damage reported include a train derailment near Water Works, north of Camden.
A construction crane was reported toppled.
There were reports of a large scale gas leak, elsewhere.

I will now check my YouTube resources and post as I find...









POST TORNADO UPDATE. FACEBOOK PAGE.

North Minneapolis Economic Summit, very inspiring.

Knowing the bright future of North Minneapolis (see the Mississippi Riverfront Development plan and TLS/KVAs RIVERFIRST Project) , it was inspiring to see the gathering of leadership, and active participants in the North Minneapolis business community, come together for an Economic Summit. Governor Mark Dayton was there to listen to the entrepreneurial and innovative solutions being offered and implemented by the community. The true future of North Minneapolis.
Speakers and those present seemed symbolically aware that the challenges currently faced, are soon to be meet with justice.
Both MplsMirror, and IBBN did good work covering the speakers.

Enjoy some video.