Middletown, CT|News|
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Deer, Passenger In Critical Condition
A deer jumped out of a field and, with no time to react, the motorcyclist struck the animal and hit a guardrail, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Memorial Service Set For Slain Minneapolis Officer Jamal Mitchell
Officer Jamal Mitchell is survived by his longtime partner and four children.
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Across California, CA|News|
Violent Customers Throw Items, Climb On Counter At CA Chipotle
Bystanders can be heard in the background asking, “What is going on?” and, “When is this over?”
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
TikTokers Turn Cameras On Chipotle, Claiming Portions Are Shrinking
Chipotle's CEO told CNBC the trend "really bums me out" and he feels diners who record workers filling their orders are "a little rude."
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Chicago, IL|News|
Worker Dies After 9-Story Fall From Scaffolding Amid 40 Mph Wind Gusts
Another worker was in critical condition after the scaffolding broke loose amid winds Thursday, reports said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
15-Hour Standoff Ends With Hostage Free, Shooter Injured In Corcoran
The armed person who was holding the hostage suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to reports.
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Hopkins, MN|News|
Transgender Teen Suffers Broken Jaw In Attack At School: Reports
"I was hit in the jaw and at the time one of my teeth exploded, pieces in my mouth," the teen told KARE 11.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
14-Year-Old Dies After Crash In Lakeville: 'He Lit Up Every Room'
Maxwell Robert Wilson loved sports, his family and friends, and his dogs. He was struck by a vehicle while on his scooter in Lakeville.
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Fridley, MN|News|
Over 50 Pets Seized From North Suburban Rescue, Many Dead: Reports
The surviving pets were brought to the Animal Humane Society and the investigation is ongoing, KARE 11 reported.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
$552M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In IL For Jackpot Lottery Win
One Illinois Lottery player is a whole lot richer after Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
21.7% Pay Raise For Minneapolis Police If Council OKs 3-Year Contract
The city and union have reached an agreement after nine months of bargaining, but the city council still must approve the contract.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Residents Thrown Out Of Dolton Meeting By Police: Reports
There was shouting and shoving at the meeting, and investigator Lori Lightfoot's microphone was turned off, reports said.
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South Side, IL|News|
Child Dead, 4 Injured In Crash On I-57: Police
The child was declared dead while two other children and two adults were taken to hospitals, according to police.
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Livermore, CA|News|
New Wildfire Erupts In Alameda County
The fire grew from 15 acres to nearly 100 in an hour Monday evening, authorities said.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
2 Officers ID'ed In Fatal Shooting That Left Cop, Gunman Dead: BCA
Both fired at the shooter, who died at the scene, and both are on critical incident leave, authorities said.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Juror Offered Bag Of Cash If She Voted To Acquit: Reports
The juror was dismissed and the jury was ordered sequestered after a woman brought $120,000 cash to the juror's home Sunday, reports said.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Recent Rolling Meadows Grad Killed In Crash On I-290: Reports
The teen was hit while changing a tire on the Eisenhower Expressway, according to police and media reports.
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Bel Air, MD|News|
Suspect Sought After Man Shot At Harford Mall: Police
A man in a store at Harford Mall was shot Sunday, Bel Air police said. The victim was reported in stable condition.
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Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Many Teens Arrested After Fights 'Ruin' Family-Friendly Event: Police
The drone light show at Gloucester Township Day was bookended by arrests and calls for more officers as teens fought for hours, police said.
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Westborough, MA|News|
2 Rescued From Roof Of Burning Building During Westborough Fire
The building, which contained apartments and a restaurant, saw $1 million in damage, authorities said.
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