12/09/2026
Check this out. Newsletter Message on Friday from Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville Minneapolis Ward 3.
WHAT'S MISSING???
--He didn't specify that it's always the Somalis causing problems by the Stone Arch Bridge (This is an established fact at this point, and you can't seriously address it until you name it)
--No talk of HOLDING OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE, just more lame attempts to place barriers and punish residents and taxpayers rather than arresting and prosecuting the bad actors.
Email him with your response.
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Message from Council Member Rainville
Hello to all my 3rd Ward neighbors,
This week I wish to update you on the disruptive behavior and violence occurring on the east side of the Stone Arch Bridge. I will also share what steps are being taken to prevent it.
Since the 4th of July, large groups (200-300) of suburban youth have gathered on the east side of the Stone Arch Bridge to socialize. Unfortunately, night after night the socializing turns into car racing, shooting fireworks at each other, residents, cars and buildings and we know that guns are also being carried and used.
The 2nd Precinct police have done a good job trying to manage the unruly crowds but with the size of the crowds, combined with the unlawful behavior, the violence has spun out of control. Just last weekend a bullet went through the window of a resident’s home and lodged in the wall close to the bedroom. The week before a person was shot in the street. All summer the Stone Arch Bridge; Father Hennepin Park and the residents have had to bear the brunt of this negative and disruptive behavior.
Minneapolis Police have partnered with Park Police, Hennepin County Sheriff’s officers, University of Minnesota Police and even state troopers trying to bring calm back to the area. Extra patrols, no parking areas, towing illegally parked cars and traffic stops have all been instituted to mitigate the problem. My hope is that the parents and leaders in the community will become involved in helping stop this bad behavior and violence. Please know I keep in touch with the victims and will not stop trying to solve this ongoing problem.
As always Patrick and I are here to serve you. We can be reached at [email protected]. Please report all issues to 311 before contacting us so there is a paper trail and staff are already aware of the issue when we speak with them. You can contact 311 by simply dialing 311, email them at [email protected] or by submitting a 311 Contact Form.
Your neighbor,
Michael
