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Barbara Mork-Woodford remembered in St. Paul vigil
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
A St. Paul community gathered to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford and call for safer streets after a pedestrian crash earlier this month.
A vigil was held near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, where police said the crash happened. Barbara Mork-Woodford died after she was hit while crossi...
Key takeaway Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue Nancy Hochschild said she had been friends with Mork-Woodford since childhood.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The vigil for Barbara Mork-Woodford brings attention to the need for safer streets in the Twin Cities, a concern that resonates deeply in Minneapolis as well. As a community that shares many of the same transportation challenges and priorities as St. Paul, Minneapolis residents are likely to be watching the investigation into Mork-Woodford's death closely. The alleged involvement of distracted driving in this case also echoes the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's ongoing efforts to address this issue, which has resulted in thousands of crashes and serious injuries across the state since 2020. In Minneapolis, similar concerns about pedestrian safety and distracted driving have led to calls for improved infrastructure and enforcement, making the outcome of this case relevant to local discussions about how to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A St. Paul community gathered to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford and call for safer streets after a pedestrian crash earlier this month.
A vigil was held near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, where police said the crash happened. Barbara Mork-Woodford died after she was hit while crossi...
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