FYI for Anyone Travelling to Minneapolis

[Here_4_a_Day]

Minneapolis is an absolute criminal disaster right now, and the Dinkytown and campus areas are no exception. Rest assured, these elements are just waiting for night football games to target out of towners and the plates on your vehicles will be red flags. Park in lit areas if you can, move in groups, don't carry anything over your shoulder, leave nothing in your vehicles and don't cut down alleyways or narrow passes. The ordinary media does you no justice in terms of awareness, but these sites will help you get your minds right before entering the belly of the beast:

https://twitter.com/CrimeWatchMpls

Crime locations map

This map lets you view crime data by location and by date.

www.minneapolismn.gov

Theft, lost property or damaged property

You can file a police report online for incidents like theft, lost property or damage to property.

www.minneapolismn.gov

Recent Surge In Brazen Robberies, Car Thefts Highlight Growing Problem In Twin Cities

There have been 2,170 stolen vehicles so far this year - a 46% increase compared to last year, according to Minneapolis Police Department crime data.

www.cbsnews.com

Please be safe!

 

[WHCSC]

Big cities suck

 

[nostromo78]

Make sure to bring a gun!!

 

[RedCap]

There needs to be a website like Google Maps that designates the unsafe travel locations/areas.

 

[cubsker]

My group of 5 guys between 35-50 were told not to walk the mile back to the hotel at 11 PM in downtown Minneapolis 5 years ago because it just wasn't worth it.

Can't imagine how bad it is now.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

There needs to be a website like Google Maps that designates the unsafe travel locations/areas.

Zillow used to have this, but they were told it’s racist so they had to delete that feature.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

There needs to be a website like Google Maps that designates the unsafe travel locations/areas.

There's so much gunfire, the city has installed shot spotters to triangulate...but it's pretty much the entire DT....but this might be helpful > https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resid...safety/crime-maps-dashboards/shots-fired-map/

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

PS:

Do not drive into any intersection without not only checking left and right, but check well left and right as gangbangers frequently drive DT streets at insane rates of speed and don't stop at traffic signals. This is a weekly occurrence > https://sahanjournal.com/policing-j...street-crash-driver-derrick-thompson-charged/

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

If you're not down with peaceful riots that destroy city blocks and senseless deaths to go along with urban bonfires where they use your car for kindling...you're a racist.

 

[Huskers123456]

It's a huge metro. Use some common sense. My kids went to a weekend Twins series back in June and had zero issues. I guess they should be dead.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

It's a huge metro. Use some common sense. My kids went to a weekend Twins series back in June and had zero issues. I guess they should be dead.

So you’re blaming the victims for an assault, and not the thugs?

 

[dinglefritz]

It's a huge metro. Use some common sense. My kids went to a weekend Twins series back in June and had zero issues. I guess they should be dead.

What are the odds that this newbie is a Gopher staffer trying to scare Husker fans from attending the game?

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

So you’re blaming the victims for an assault, and not the thugs?

Well, the MN AG is suing car companies for making them too easy to steal!

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

What are the odds that this newbie is a Gopher staffer trying to scare Husker fans from attending the game?

Busted....I'm PJ Fake himself!

 

[TampaBaySkers]

What are the odds that this newbie is a Gopher staffer trying to scare Husker fans from attending the game?

PJ, that you? 🤣

 

[king_kong_]

MN is a shithole only poors visit

Should’ve never taken it from Canada

 

[Big bo fan]

So you’re blaming the victims for an assault, and not the thugs?

No. It’s just like every city in America, they are areas you avoid and use common sense walk in groups and avoid bad lighted streets

 

[Huskers123456]

So you’re blaming the victims for an assault, and not the thugs?

No. I'm saying this thread is starting off pretty dramatic.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

It's a huge metro. Use some common sense. My kids went to a weekend Twins series back in June and had zero issues. I guess they should be dead.

This attitude, is EXACTLY why crime has been allowed to explode in Minneapolis.

 

[Huskers123456]

This attitude, is EXACTLY why crime has been allowed to explode in Minneapolis.

Lol. I have no impact on crime in the twin cities. My attitude doesn't matter.

Did you really create an account to post about this?

 

[Huskers123456]

MN is a shithole only poors visit

Should’ve never taken it from Canada

Someone doesn't like beautiful lakes full of fish....

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

No. I'm saying this thread is starting off pretty dramatic.

Dramatic? Making people aware and helping them stay safe when entering a high crime area in a strange city is "dramatic?" Maybe staple a hundo to your forehead when you walk back from the stadium!

 

[dinglefritz]

Dramatic? Making people aware and helping them stay safe when entering a high crime area in a strange city is "dramatic?" Maybe staple a hundo to your forehead when you walk back from the stadium!

The stadium itself isn’t really in a high crime area.

 

[SaltyIowaTears]

MN is a shithole only poors visit

Should’ve never taken it from Canada

As someone who grew up poor and in Minnesota, can confirm. I dread going back there to visit family.

 

[sklarbodds]

LOL threads like this definitely make me laugh a little (I travel a lot and love big cities, especially with good public transportation). Been to MSP a few times including in the spring. Downtown is perfectly safe. Walked around during the day, during the night, took the train everywhere I could (had to Uber twice). It's fine. Not once did it feel unsafe.

Even lost a friend who enjoyed himself a little too much...a nice guy helped him find the right train to get on before we finally tracked him down.

Don't go down dark alleyways (which there aren't that many), stay in well lit well developed areas. It's not that hard.

On a scale of dangerous cities, MSP isn't even in the top 10.

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[sklarbodds]

The stadium itself isn’t really in a high crime area.

True

 

[Huskers123456]

Dramatic? Making people aware and helping them stay safe when entering a high crime area in a strange city is "dramatic?" Maybe staple a hundo to your forehead when you walk back from the stadium!

Read your post. Drama. They hold all kind of concerts in the downtown area. Plus NFL football games. MLB baseball games.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

The stadium itself isn’t really in a high crime area.

Are you travelling by helicopter?

 

[Huskers123456]

LOL threads like this definitely make me laugh a little (I travel a lot and love big cities, especially with good public transportation). Been to MSP a few times including in the spring. Downtown is perfectly safe. Walked around during the day, during the night, took the train everywhere I could (had to Uber twice). It's fine. Not once did it feel unsafe.

Even lost a friend who enjoyed himself a little too much...a nice guy helped him find the right train to get on before we finally tracked him down.

Don't go down dark alleyways (which there aren't that many), stay in well lit well developed areas. It's not that hard.

On a scale of dangerous cities, MSP isn't even in the top 10.

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This. Been to a few concerts in Minneapolis. One at U.S. Bank where I got a little intoxicated and got lost. Zero issues. People are so dramatic.

 

[SuperBigFan]

LOL threads like this definitely make me laugh a little (I travel a lot and love big cities, especially with good public transportation). Been to MSP a few times including in the spring. Downtown is perfectly safe. Walked around during the day, during the night, took the train everywhere I could (had to Uber twice). It's fine. Not once did it feel unsafe.

Even lost a friend who enjoyed himself a little too much...a nice guy helped him find the right train to get on before we finally tracked him down.

Don't go down dark alleyways (which there aren't that many), stay in well lit well developed areas. It's not that hard.

On a scale of dangerous cities, MSP isn't even in the top 10.

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Dude, it is 16th...why re you acting like that is super good.

Werid.

 

[IHATEIOWA]

What an idiotic thread. I live in Minneapolis. I’m raising my son in Minneapolis. One of the safest large cities in America. I’ve had literally zero issues in my 47 years living here. OP can **** off.

 

[Laner2]

Yea, I mean what city doesn't go through the expense of installing a shot spotter system when it isn't necessary. Complete overreaction.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Dude, it is 16th...why re you acting like that is super good.

Werid.

Perfectly safe > https://twitter.com/CrimeWatchMpls

Just a normal, perfectly safe, Tuesday morning >

 

[Huskers123456]

Are you travelling by helicopter?

Quit messing around and just tell us what you are selling. Do you run a shuttle service? Bodyguard service?

 

[Big bo fan]

LOL threads like this definitely make me laugh a little (I travel a lot and love big cities, especially with good public transportation). Been to MSP a few times including in the spring. Downtown is perfectly safe. Walked around during the day, during the night, took the train everywhere I could (had to Uber twice). It's fine. Not once did it feel unsafe.

Even lost a friend who enjoyed himself a little too much...a nice guy helped him find the right train to get on before we finally tracked him down.

Don't go down dark alleyways (which there aren't that many), stay in well lit well developed areas. It's not that hard.

On a scale of dangerous cities, MSP isn't even in the top 10.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in America | PropertyClub

Across many US cities, both violent and property crime is on the rise. The most dangerous cities in America in 2023 are Memphis, St. Louis, and Oakland. Read on to discover the ten worst cities in the USA for violent crime.

propertyclub.nyc

Most Dangerous Cities in the US 2024

The article lists the most dangerous cities in the US by 2024. Memphis, Detroit, Little Rock, Cleveland, Pueblo, Kansas City, Baltimore, St. Louis, Lansing are the top 10 most dangerous cities.

www.populationu.com

Exactly great post . Every city in America is unsafe if you get into the area and do dumb stuff like taking shortcuts off the main areas. As you say stay in well lite and developed areas.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

What an idiotic thread. I live in Minneapolis. I’m raising my son in Minneapolis. One of the safest large cities in America. I’ve had literally zero issues in my 47 years living here. OP can **** off.

Nah.. you need to get out and travel.. msp is a sh!thole

 

[sklarbodds]

Perfectly safe > https://twitter.com/CrimeWatchMpls

Just a normal, perfectly safe, Tuesday morning >

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Have you ever been to a city?

You have millions of people something is going to happen every day. And you can live there 40+ years and not see it once.

You know how many shootings there are in Omaha in a given year? I'm 44 and lived hear all my life and I've never seen one, never been near one, never even knew anyone who's been shot. I've never known anyone who's been stabbed. Never known anyone who's been a victim of gang violence...

 

[cruelhalo]

My family "HAD" a cabin near Walker, MN. We would all fly in and grab a hotel for the night in MSP and then drive up in the morning. 20 years ago, I considered Minnesota my second home. Today - not at all and we got rid of the cabin.

 

[ExcellentBread]

I think it’s required that this board have a thread on Minneapolis being a war zone every three months. I’ve been to four twins games this summer and walked from the hotel all but one time. Still no issues to report. I did see one crazy dude at a bus stop yelling at people as they walked by, but without incident. Maybe I’m just lucky.

 

[Big bo fan]

Perfectly safe > https://twitter.com/CrimeWatchMpls

Just a normal, perfectly safe, Tuesday morning >

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This might be the dumbest post in history. Of course there are shootings every day just like every city in America. Doesn’t mean the the whole city is dangerous and unsafe.