Ethan Mercer

Ethan Mercer is an editor and writer who brings a clear, thoughtful approach to storytelling and content development. His work focuses on creating polished, reader-friendly pieces that are easy to follow and grounded in strong editorial judgment. He values accuracy, consistency, and a clean voice across every project. At the Minneapolis Bulletin, he contributes to coverage that is professional, engaging, and easy to trust.

Two wounded, including bystander, in downtown Minneapolis shooting.

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Two men were wounded, including a bystander working nearby, in a daylight shooting near 9th Street South and Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Police said a suspect was arrested within hours after officers tracked him to an apartment south of the scene.

Witness recounts moments 2 men were shot in downtown Minneapolis.

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Two men were shot in broad daylight near Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2026, and a suspect was later arrested. A witness said the shooting unfolded in seconds, turning a busy morning corridor near Target's headquarters into an active crime scene.

Fear and Empty Desks Follow ICE Raids Into Minnesota Classrooms

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ICE raids are driving student absences and anxiety in Minnesota schools, leaving educators to manage fear, trauma, and disrupted childhoods.

Assistant MPD chief Katie Blackwell will serve as acting chief following O’Hara’s departure.

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Assistant Minneapolis Police Chief Katie Blackwell has been tapped to serve as acting chief after Brian O’Hara resigned amid findings that he interfered with an internal investigation. The leadership change comes at a critical moment for a department still under intense reform mandates and public scrutiny.

Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief.

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Minneapolis City Council leaders are urging Mayor Jacob Frey to work more closely with lawmakers as the city begins searching for a new police chief after Brian O'Hara's abrupt resignation. The dispute highlights broader tensions over police reform, oversight and power at City Hall.

Why the Second Amendment Is Back in the Spotlight After Minneapolis

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A deadly encounter in Minneapolis has sparked renewed debate over the Second Amendment, federal authority, and what gun rights mean in practice today.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigns after internal probe.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned on May 26 after Mayor Jacob Frey said an outside investigation found he interfered with a misconduct inquiry into his own conduct. The departure jolts a department still under intense pressure to carry out sweeping reforms after George Floyd's killing.

Brian O’Hara out as Minneapolis police chief.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned on May 26, 2026, after Mayor Jacob Frey said an outside investigation found he interfered with an earlier inquiry into his conduct. The sudden departure jolts a department still under intense reform pressure years after George Floyd's murder.

Overnight shooting leaves 1 dead in Minneapolis.

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A man was killed in an overnight shooting in south Minneapolis, with police finding him in the street near East 41st Street and Columbus Avenue South. Investigators say no arrests had been announced as of the initial reports, and authorities are asking the public for tips.

Timberwolves Dominate Final Quarter to Secure Victory Over Spurs

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Anthony Edwards scored 32 points as the Timberwolves outscored the Spurs 36-19 in the fourth quarter for a commanding 125-112 home victory.