Former Faribault deaf school teacher charged 40 years after alleged sexual assault
A former teacher and wrestling coach at a Minnesota school for the deaf is now facing serious criminal charges — decades after the alleged abuse took place.
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Owatonna shifts proposed police site following pushback, but $65 million vote remains
Owatonna city leaders moved proposed police facilities to a new site as voters weigh whether to approve a $65 million price limit for new police and fire stations. City officials shifted the site to a former Cemstone concrete site along W. North Street after a vote last week and ...
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of roommate in Richfield
On Monday, a judge sentenced Shay Michael Benson to life in prison for the murder of his roommate a year ago. The 38-year-old will have the possibility of parole after serving 30 years in prison. Benson pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder while committing domestic ...
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Wisconsin trooper severely hurt after fall from bridge deck near Eau Claire chase
A Wisconsin state trooper was severely hurt after falling from a bridge deck while responding to a pursuit near Eau Claire. Wisconsin State Patrol said Trooper Brad Ritger was being treated at an area hospital Monday night. The agency said his injuries are “severe.” State Patrol ...
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Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
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Reports of abuse, neglect linked to taxpayer-funded nonprofit serving Minnesota kids
A residential psychiatric treatment facility in East Bethel that treats children with severe mental health and behavioral problems has remained empty since state inspectors briefly suspended its license earlier this year. Investigators cited an “imminent risk of harm” to resident...
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GoFundMe to support Matthew Donovan
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Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report
Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
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Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover....
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Klobuchar makes healthcare proposals, Demuth campaign responds
Minnesota DFL candidate for governor Amy Klobuchar made a series of healthcare proposals she says she will act on if elected in November. The proposals include a state tax credit to help Minnesotans pay health insurance premiums on the public market if the federal government does...
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