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Man sets fire in St. Cloud mall food court, gets arrested for arson
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 57-year-old individual is the one accused in this case. A man has been taken into custody for allegedly starting a fire.
A man has been taken into custody for allegedly starting a fire. He is now facing charges related to arson. Authorities claim the fire was intentionally set, targeting furniture in a specific area.
The incident occurred at a mall, where the man allegedly set the fire near an area used for dining. A 57-year-old individual is the one accused in this case.
Further information about the incident can be found through other sources, including details about the events that led to the arrest and the current status of the case against the accused man.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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