Minneapolis McDonald's Takes Extra Security Steps

In Minneapolis, a McDonald's restaurant has decided to lock its doors to keep out people who might cause trouble. This move is getting a lot of attention and shows how worried people are about crime in the area. The sign on the door says that starting December 5th, the dining room will be locked from 5 am to 10 pm. The staff will only let in people they think are safe. This is a big change for a place that has been in the community for over 30 years. The owner of the franchise, Mike Darula, said they are doing this to make sure everyone feels safe. They tried other ways to deal with the problem, but locking the doors seems to be the best solution now.Minneapolis has seen a lot of crime lately. There were over 4, 000 violent crimes this year, including almost 3, 000 cases of aggravated assault and 65 homicides. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security is also working to reduce crime in the area. Recently, they arrested several people involved in serious crimes. The goal is to make the community safer for everyone. This situation shows how crime can affect even everyday places like fast-food restaurants.