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(Learfield News Service/St. Paul, MN) Governor Mark Dayton meets with Republican leaders this morning (Tuesday), trying to convince them to repeal new tax breaks for tobacco, businesses and wealthy estates — even as Republicans prepare …
13 Jun 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Closing arguments are set for today (Monday) in a Minnesota police officer’s manslaughter trial in the death of a black motorist. St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with …
12 Jun 17
Severe thunderstorms blew through the area Sunday morning, producing hail, rains, strong winds and lightning. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts reaching 60 mph in many areas. Winds in Meeker County hit 80 mph. …
12 Jun 17
HOWARD LAKE, Minn. – Wright County authorities say the body of a male was recovered in the area where a teen went missing Monday night. Authorities say volunteer searchers found the body Thursday in the …
09 Jun 17
(Learfield News Service/St. Paul, MN) This is day eight of Officer Jeronimo Yanez’ manslaughter trial (Thursday). On Wednesday police procedure expert Jeff Noble testified that Yanez’ use of deadly force was “unreasonable and excessive.” The …
08 Jun 17
WILLMAR – Police officers pulled a 37-year-old Murdock man to safety as he was threatening to jump off a railing on the busy First Street Bridge in Willmar early Wednesday afternoon. According to Police Chief …
08 Jun 17
The Orono Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 34-year-old man who has been missing since May 31. Todd Lawrence Lano lives in Mound, but was last seen in Orono (see photo below). …
07 Jun 17
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search for Levi Wuollet who was last seen swimming in the North Fork Crow River on Monday near the Keats Ave SW bridge in Middleville Township. The …
07 Jun 17
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