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Medical examiner: Deaths of family found to be murder-suicide
MONTICELLO — The April deaths of a Monticello mother and her two young children at a park in Ramsey were found to be the result of murder-suicide, according to the medical examiner. The Midwest Medical Examiner Office Wednesday released the causes of death in the incident April 8 at Rum River Central Regional Park, in which police found a 33-year-old woman dead inside an SUV along with her 9-year-old daughter. Another child, a 4-year-old boy, was injured in the incident, but died at the hospital...
This Twin Cities suburb is expanding its own spin on Bourbon Street
Break out the plastic cups: Anoka's boozy outdoor social district is back.Why it matters: The expanded pilot program returns for a second year on Wednesday and is the first state-sanctioned effort to bring Bourbon Street's sip-and-stroll vibe to Minnesota.What's new: Residents and visitors to the north metro suburb will be able to drink alcoholic beverages outdoors in a designated section of the city's downtown and riverfront park district for five months this year, instead of the one allowed in 2023.City officials also expanded the boundaries of the district and scheduled concerts, food trucks, and other outdoor events.What they're saying: Boosters...
Feature Athletes of the Week: Senior 5 power Andover softball to top of NWSC
Feature Andover softball seniors Kaelyn Polzin, Morgan Kostecka, Addison Winter, Maia Johnson and Joanne Bro, who have helped power the Huskies to a 9-1 start. Kaelyn Polzin Start in softball “I started playing baseball when I was 3 years old....
3 new police officers take oath of office in Rogers
Recognition of Police Department personnel led the agenda at the Rogers City Council meeting on April 23. Police Chief Dan Wills introduced three new police officers, who then took the oath of office from Mayor Rick Ihli. New officers include: • Officer Zackary Peek — A native of Maple Grove, Peek has a bachelor’s degree...
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