Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Killing Wife
John Wiseman was convicted of intentional second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife, Yang Liu, in their home in March 2020.
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Edina, MN|News|
Edina Police Launch Camera Program, Plan Talks On Carjackings
A new program will allow residents and businesses to quickly share security footage with police, who are set to hold public talks Monday.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Online Threat, Rumors Led To Modified Lockdown At Stillwater High
The school was placed in modified lockdown Tuesday after rumors circulated about a threat against the school, the principal said.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Middle School To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Thursday
A vaccination clinic for students 5 and older is scheduled to run from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Stillwater Middle School.
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Woodbury|News|
GoFundMe Launched To Help Family Of Woodbury Teen Killed In Crash
Mike Esler, 19, was driving home from his new job when he was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning in Roseville, a friend told Patch.
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Woodbury|News|
Police ID Woodbury Teen Killed Tuesday In Fiery Roseville Crash
The teen is survived by his fiancé and 1-year-old son, according to a GoFundMe set up to support them.
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Edina, MN|News|
‘Volatile’ System To Bring Severe Storms, High Winds To Edina
Forecasters are telling Minnesota residents to prepare Wednesday for severe thunderstorms that are “unprecedented” for December.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Volatile System To Bring Severe Storms, High Winds To Maple Grove
Forecasters are telling Minnesota residents to prepare Wednesday for severe thunderstorms that are “unprecedented” for December.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Volatile System To Bring Severe Storms, High Winds To St. Michael
Forecasters are telling Minnesota residents to prepare Wednesday for severe thunderstorms that are “unprecedented” for December.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Volatile System To Bring Severe Storms, High Winds To Stillwater
Forecasters are telling Minnesota residents to prepare Wednesday for severe thunderstorms that are “unprecedented” for December.
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Woodbury|News|
‘Volatile’ System To Bring Severe Storms, High Winds To Woodbury
Forecasters are telling Minnesota residents to prepare Wednesday for severe thunderstorms that are “unprecedented” for December.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Patch Holiday Food Drive In Stillwater: Give To Feeding America
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Washington County.
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Woodbury|News|
Patch Holiday Food Drive In Woodbury: Give To Feeding America
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Washington County.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against McDonald’s In Maple Grove
A former McDonald's employee filed a lawsuit against a Maple Grove franchisee Friday, three years after she was sexually assaulted at work.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
1 Killed In 3-Car Crash On Highway 55 In Wright County: Police
A 61-year-old Buffalo man died Monday after his car was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
I-94 Work Mostly Finished For Winter In Wright County: MNDOT
Major work on Interstate 94 in Wright County will not resume until next spring, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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Woodbury|News|
Woodbury Teen Killed In Early Morning Crash In Roseville: Police
The 19-year-old’s car was “fully engulfed in flames” when emergency crews reached the crash, police said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Threat Made Against Maple Grove High School Through Social Media
A new Instagram account made a threat against the school in its bio section and had “MGHS” and “shooter” in its name, the principal said.
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Edina, MN|News|
10 Edina Schools On COVID-19 Outbreak List: MDH
The most recent list included 150 Hennepin County schools, 30 more than the previous list.
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Woodbury|News|
1st Major Snowstorm Of Winter Hits Woodbury: Photos
Check out how Woodbury residents enjoyed this winter’s first massive storm, which brought up to 20 inches of snow to the city.
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