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Gnome on Selby broken into, $1,300 stolen: Owner says staff was inside during crime
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jeff Wald , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the break-in are available from the source, FOX 9 KMSP.
A break-in occurred at The Gnome on Selby in St. Paul, resulting in the theft of $1,300. The owner of the business reported that staff members were inside at the time of the crime.
The owner is speaking out about the incident, expressing concern about the situation. They feel that the situation has become dangerous and that it is necessary to address the issue. Further details about the break-in are available from the source, FOX 9 KMSP.
The owner's decision to speak out suggests that this incident may be part of a larger concern for the business and its community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A break-in occurred at The Gnome on Selby in St. Paul, resulting in the theft of $1,300. The owner of the business reported that staff members were inside at the time of the crime. The owner is…
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