Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for December 4, 2024.

We start with breaking news from the past few days. A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in northern Minnesota on Wednesday morning. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic incident.

In local business news, Agribusiness giant Cargill is laying off thousands of its employees, which could have significant impacts on our local job market. On a more positive note, Under Pressure Brewing is encouraging patrons to give back in a creative way by holding jousting tournaments for charity.

In real estate, a dignified 120-year-old American foursquare in Minneapolis has listed for $649,000. This historic home offers a unique opportunity for those looking to own a piece of Minneapolis history. Additionally, the Minnesota Indian Resource Center has started an affordable housing project in Minneapolis, aiming to provide more housing options for those in need.

From city hall, officials are warning the public to be cautious on snow-covered roads as winter weather sets in. The city is also working on various development projects, including new construction updates and zoning changes. For instance, the Ice Palace Minnesota in Delano has announced its plans to return this year after a delayed start last winter due to unseasonably warm temperatures.

Looking at today's weather, it's cloudy with a feels-like temperature of 5 degrees and a wind speed of 16 mph. We expect temperatures to remain chilly throughout the day, so make sure to bundle up if you're heading out.

In new business activity, Toastique, a gourmet juice and toast bar, has opened in Wayzata. This new café offers a variety of healthy options, including smoothies, smoothie bowls, and a full coffee bar.

Upcoming community events include the 39th annual “holiday sharing tree” in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties, which aims to help those in need throughout the holiday season. Additionally, various holiday events are taking place across the Twin Cities, offering plenty of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit.

In local sports, the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 for their sixth victory in eight games, thanks to Kirill Kaprizov's goal with 23.4 seconds left in overtime. Also, the Rosemount girls basketball team is seeing a youth movement with the Ramlall sisters holding all three starting guard spots.

In a feel-good community story, a family's beloved sheep, Brad, who had been on the run in the Duluth area for weeks, has been safely returned home.

Moving to today's crime report, Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries on the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South. Authorities are also investigating a fire that killed one resident and caused the evacuation of multiple others in the northwest metro on Tuesday morning.

This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.