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At least one vehicle was involved in the crash, which led to injuries requiring medical attention. Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. One or more individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not yet been released.

Authorities closed portions of the roadway to assess the scene and conduct an initial investigation. The exact cause of the collision remains under review, and no further details have been made public.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.

Downtown Traffic Risks in Minneapolis

Streets like 7th St S in Central Minneapolis are busy corridors with a constant mix of vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and public transit. The density of this area, especially during nighttime hours when visibility drops and nightlife activity increases, can raise the likelihood of injury collisions.

Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety highlights that downtown intersections are among the most common sites for crashes in Minneapolis. Speeding, failure to yield, and distracted driving are leading contributors—often made worse by the fast pace and limited space typical of downtown traffic.

Drivers navigating city centers are advised to reduce speed, be especially cautious near crosswalks and intersections, and avoid distractions like mobile phone use. Similarly, pedestrians should cross only at marked crosswalks and ensure they are visible to drivers before proceeding.

When an injury accident occurs downtown, the impact on victims may be immediate and lasting. From ambulance transport and hospital care to lost workdays and vehicle damage, the costs can add up quickly. If another driver’s actions led to the crash, victims may have a right to seek compensation for these losses through legal channels.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.

Note: These posts are created solely for the use of Local Accident Reports. We have not verified the information in these posts as the information is gathered from secondary sources. If you have personal knowledge that the information contained in these posts is inaccurate, please contact Local Accident Reports immediately so we can make the necessary corrections or remove the story.

Disclaimer: We are providing this information to the general public as a resource to use in the event you or a family member are injured in a similar incident. Every effort is put forth to honor the victims of accidents, and hope the information presented helps others avoid the same type of accidents in the future. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene. Please contact Local Accident Reports at (888) 657-1460 to be connected with an attorney in your area who will answer any legal questions you may have.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Saturday's smoky sunshine will stick around all day as the statewide air quality alert continues through the weekend.

Saturday forecast

Local perspective:

An arriving cold front brought the smoke with it, dropping the overall humidity but filtering the sunshine through a smoky haze.

Saturday will feel pleasant otherwise.

High temperatures will likely hover in the mid to upper 70s throughout the day.

Minnesota air quality alert

Big picture view:

Health officials are warning people to be aware of their body’s limits and minimize overall exertion as well as time spent outdoors if possible.

All of Minnesota is under some form of air quality alert.

Much of southern Minnesota will be covered by an orange air quality alert index later in the day, meaning the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

The Twin Cities area is currently under a red air quality alert index, meaning the air is unhealthy for everyone.

The northern half of the state is currently covered by a purple air quality index, meaning the air is very unhealthy for everyone and people with respiratory issues should avoid outside activities.

Besides the smoke, the weekend forecast looks ideal, with lots of sunshine, lower dew points than most of last week, and a pleasant summer-feeling air mass.

More information on air quality from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency can be found here.

Future forecast

What's next:

There will be a bit more humidity with higher temperatures on Sunday.

Isolated, stray rumbles could make their way through southern Minnesota.

The air quality alert will remain in place across the state.

High temperatures on Monday could reach 90 degrees, with skies remaining clear.

Minneapolis, MN (July 12, 2025) – Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after a traffic collision occurred Saturday evening in the 4800 block of Stevens Ave in Southwest Minneapolis. The incident was reported around 5:16 p.m., prompting an emergency response from Minneapolis Fire and Rescue.

The crash took place in a residential area near the Windom neighborhood, just west of I-35W. While specific details about the number of vehicles involved have not been released, at least one individual sustained a variety of injuries and was treated at the scene. The severity of injuries has not yet been disclosed.

Authorities briefly restricted traffic through the area to facilitate emergency operations and begin an investigation into the cause of the crash. Further updates from law enforcement are expected as the case remains under review.

Our thoughts are with those impacted by this accident.

Neighborhood Traffic Incidents in Southwest Minneapolis

Southwest Minneapolis, known for its family-friendly residential neighborhoods and proximity to major arterials like Lyndale Ave and I-35W, has seen its share of injury collisions, particularly at local intersections and feeder roads. Streets like Stevens Ave, while typically low-traffic, can experience risk when visibility is limited or traffic volumes surge unexpectedly.

According to city data, Minneapolis continues to experience neighborhood-level crashes caused by speeding, failure to yield, and distracted driving. Crashes in residential zones often involve vehicles navigating tight spaces or reacting late to signage and pedestrian movement.

Victims of such collisions should seek medical attention immediately, collect detailed information from the scene, and consider consulting professionals for recovery options. Resident awareness and community involvement are essential to helping authorities monitor and improve neighborhood safety conditions.

This crash serves as a reminder of the importance of cautious driving even on familiar, low-speed roads in Minneapolis communities.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.

Note: These posts are created solely for the use of Local Accident Reports. We have not verified the information in these posts as the information is gathered from secondary sources. If you have personal knowledge that the information contained in these posts is inaccurate, please contact Local Accident Reports immediately so we can make the necessary corrections or remove the story.

Disclaimer: We are providing this information to the general public as a resource to use in the event you or a family member are injured in a similar incident. Every effort is put forth to honor the victims of accidents, and hope the information presented helps others avoid the same type of accidents in the future. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene. Please contact Local Accident Reports at (888) 657-1460 to be connected with an attorney in your area who will answer any legal questions you may have.

BEMIDJI, Minn. (FOX 9) - An air quality alert for northwest and north central Minnesota went into effect at 6 a.m. on Friday and could be extended into Saturday.

The areas included in the alert are Brainerd, Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, International Falls, Roseau, and the Tribal Nations of Millie Lacs, Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake.

The smoke comes from wildfires burning in Canada, and more could arrive later this weekend.

Northern Minnesota air quality alert

What they're saying:

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is warning that the air will be very unhealthy in the upper northwest corner of the state, marked as purple on the air quality alert map. The sky will look and smell smoky, with a haze in the air preventing people from seeing long distances.

Everyone in the purple area of the map is told to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and should stay indoors. This area includes Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Roseau, and the Tribal Nations of Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth.

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Another large section of north central Minnesota is marked as red, meaning the air is unhealthy for everyone, although not as severe as the northwest section. The sky here could also look smoky, with hazy conditions possibly preventing people from seeing long distances with the air possibly smelling like smoke.

Everyone in the red area of the map is told to limit prolonged or heavy exertion and time spent outdoors. This area includes Brainerd, Moorhead, International Falls, and the Tribal Nations of Mille Lacs, Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake.

What's next:

MPCA officials say a second round of smoke will reach northwest Minnesota on Friday evening. This smoke is expected to be more widespread and could impact the northern half of the state on Saturday and extend the air quality alert.

Cleaner air is expected to move into Minnesota from the west on Sunday, with air quality beginning to improve by that afternoon.

What you can do:

State officials are asking the public to not engage in activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning and residential burning. Vehicle travel and idling should be reduced as much as possible.

Sensitive groups, such as people who have asthma or other breathing conditions, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, as well as pregnant people, children and older adults could experience the impact of unhealthy air quality sooner than others.

The MPCA says anyone experiencing health effects related to poor air quality should contact their health provider. Someone who experiences severe symptoms, such as chest pain, trouble breathing, or thinks they could be having a heart attack, should call 911.

More information on state air quality alerts can be found here.

The Source: This story uses information shared in a news release from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved amendments to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.

The adjustments set the minimum price for all e-cigarettes at $25 and preclude new tobacco retailers from opening within 300 feet of K-12 schools or in areas that are mainly residential.

The changes will take effect upon Mayor Jacob Frey's approval.

In a statement before the Thursday vote, the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota said the ordinance would "keep tobacco products out of the reach of young Minneapolis residents and make it easier for adults to quit."

For anti-smoking advocates, the move comes as a huge win.

"Today represents a big step forward for the city of Minneapolis, but hopefully for the rest of the state as well," said Emily Anderson, director of policy for the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota. "Dozens and dozens of people were involved in this process. And had their voices heard – whether they testified, emailed or wrote a letter. The council really listened to them and took action."

Anderson says price is the primary driver for preventing youth use. Trade groups representing the state's gas stations and convenience stores strongly disagree, however. In a letter to Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council, the groups call the minimum price "arbitrary," saying it will only push would-be smokers to neighboring cities.

Wholesalers like Ross Amundson, whose family has owned and operated Amundson's Cigar and Candy Company in Bloomington since 1938, has another theory of what could happen.

"The lowest price e-cigarette was $10 or $15 before, but that was for a specific amount of puffs. What'll happen is they'll go to double the amount of puffs, it'll be a larger unit, and the retail might as well be $25 or more anyways," Amundson said.

In short, customers could go bigger, hoping to get more bang for their buck.

"There's not one perfect solution to this problem," Anderson said. "It's a pretty complex problem. We need to do things around price, age, flavors, all these things together really make that comprehensive impact."

The move is Minneapolis' latest in a yearslong effort to curb tobacco use. A decade ago, the City Council cracked down on the availability of flavored tobacco products. In 2017, the city restricted menthol sales. A year later, the council raised the legal age to buy tobacco to 21.

Just last year, the city enacted an ordinance raising the minimum price of cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products to $15. That move also banned price discounts and coupons for tobacco products, stopped a sampling loophole that allowed indoor smoking and increased penalties for shops in violation of city code.

Adam Duxter

Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Adam loves all things Michigan, but is thrilled to now call Minnesota home.