COMMUNITY SAFETY

Dec 16 2024CRIME

Help Find St. Cloud’s Missing E-Bike!

Ever wondered what happens when a fancy e-bike goes missing in your town? That’s what the St. Cloud police are trying to figure out after a Fucare Gemini X e-bike vanished. This isn't just any old bike; it's speedy and high-tech. So, why should we care? Well, even small crimes can lead to bigger issues. Plus, it's just not cool to mess with someone's property. Think...

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

The Illegal Immigrant Behind Chicago's Latest Hate Crime

On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023, after being paroled in near San Ysidro. The attack sparked outrage, ...

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Missing Cars and Generators: A Community Alert

Imagine waking up to find your car gone. That's what happened to someone on the 3500 block of St. Germain Street West in St. Cloud. The car in question is a dark blue Ford Fusion with a distinctive dent near its right turn signal. If you spot a car with the license plate FXY 017, don't hesitate to report it. Further south, in Waite Park, a Predator Generator vanished...

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Budget Crisis: A Chance to Improve Police Department

Chicago is in a budget crunch, and tough decisions are on the horizon. But this could be an opportunity to fix some long-standing issues in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). For starters, CPD needs to upgrade its technology systems and facilities. The department is struggling to meet reform mandates, and better tech could help track progress. Hiring more civilians...

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Sep 18 2024POLITICS

Don't Let Hate Take Over: A Call to Action for a Better Tomorrow

As the 2024 election season heats up, it's essential to recognize the profound impact of words on our society. Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke out against inflammatory rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that those who spread hate and division don't have a platform to amplify their message. In a rare extended interview with the National Asso...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Springfield, Ohio, Locked Down: Bomb Threats and Baseless Claims

The small city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a series of bomb threats and baseless claims, which have left the community on edge. Over the weekend, two hospitals, Kettering Health Springfield and Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center, were forced into lockdown after receiving bomb threats. This comes on the heels of threats made to several elem...

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