"Fireworks Chaos Erupts on Minneapolis' Boom Island, Targeting Police on July 4th"
The area near Boom Island in Minneapolis experienced another chaotic Fourth of July as reports of troublemaking and fireworks were made. Last year, a shooting occurred in the same area during the holiday. This year, officers from Minneapolis, the Park Police, and the Minnesota State Patrol were present to disperse the crowd. A witness reported people throwing fireworks at the police. The police also closed off roads in other parts of Minneapolis to ensure safety. The department's staffing level for the night is yet to be determined.