Activists call on Minneapolis to stop winter homeless encampment evictions
With temperatures plunging, the community grassroots group the Minneapolis People's Council held a cold-gear supply drive for people without housing.
David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, and shortly after spent several days and nights in the field covering the civil unrest and protests following the murder of George Floyd. He also covered the death of Daunte Wright and the subsequent criminal trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter.
Before coming to the Twin Cities, David worked in Milwaukee and Las Vegas, where he covered several notable stories including the October 1 mass shooting on the Vegas Strip and political visits from President Barack Obama and candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
David grew up just outside New York City, went to college in Nashville, and interned at a television station in St. Louis before beginning his career, so he's no stranger to moving around the country.
One particularly fun fact: David is a "Jeopardy" champion! If you ever want to talk about trivia or sports or food or anything going on in your community, David would love to hear from you.
With temperatures plunging, the community grassroots group the Minneapolis People's Council held a cold-gear supply drive for people without housing.
"Sometimes you see people struggling and you just pass by and you're like, 'Oh, I should've helped.' Then that's what I did," said Abimelec Garcia.
The holiday spirit came to a Minneapolis automotive mechanic school Tuesday, when a dozen moms in need got free cars.
"Now that we have technologies and advancements and safe sex practices, this policy is really questionable nowadays," said medical student Christopher Johns.
A simple but unexpected act of kindness last week has changed two people's lives this holiday season.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he was "saddened" by the news of the killing, and that he will "ensure a thorough, timely, and transparent investigation will occur."
A miracle finish to win a Minnesota state football title has the sports world buzzing.
Crews are still busy clearing snow, and if you're in their way, it will cost you. Hundreds of Minnesotans have already found out the hard way.
"The most I can hope for is that people, if not tonight, get out first thing in the morning and get their walkway shoveled," said mail carrier Craig Barrett.
"If America was to take this epidemic into their own hands, we can move the needle on porch pirates," said Minneapolis homeowner Chuck Freiberg.
"Birthday, Christmas, Thanksgiving. This is all wrapped in one for Junior," said grandmother Sharrie Jenkins. "This is a celebration."
Last Thanksgiving, Staci and Geno Christensen lost everything they owned when their home in Linwood Township near Stacy burned down in a devastating fire.
"The person that did this today is nothing but a cold-blooded killer," said Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges.
"Don't be fooled if someone tells you, 'I went to the airport and it wasn't very busy,' because within an hour that could change," said MAC's Jeff Lea.
Parents had a chance Monday night to give school leaders a piece of their minds after a video circulated on social media that appears to show a student holding a gun inside a Twin Cities school.