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Eagan, MN

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EAGAN, MINNESOTA - A St Paul woman was arrested after Eagan Police were called out for a woman taking items from multiple mailboxes in a neighborhood in the City of Eagan, Minnesota.

Woman Arrested for Mail Theft in Eagan, MN

Minneapolis, MN

Bloomington, MN

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The Mall of America is one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, drawing over 40 million visitors a year as the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States.

Why Was the Mall of America Built in Minnesota?

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Springfield, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Illinois state trooper survives shootout with murder suspect in encounter in Springfield. A harrowing incident unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, demonstrating the dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty.

New Dashcam Video Shows Illinois State Trooper Being Shot Multiple Times by Murder Suspect

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Denver, CO

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Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky said Monday that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is bussing migrants into Aurora and buying them hotel rooms. Jurinsky made the revelation toward the end of the meeting during council report period. “I have a report that I would like to bring to the people of Aurora,” Jurinsky said. She went on to explain how Denver, a so-called sanctuary city, is bussing migrants out of its boundaries and into Aurora. She said one of her employees who was living at the Quality Inn at Mississippi and Abilene was tossed onto the street because of the incoming migrants. Jurinsky alleged the contract with the hotel doesn’t even have Denver City Council approval yet. She said the mayor must have thought this would fly under the radar. “Little did they ever think there would be an employee of a sitting council member” displaced. She called her employees “hard-working American citizens.” She said her employee and his husband lived at the hotel with their service animal for about a year.

Denver bussing migrants to Aurora, council member Jurinsky alleges

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Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

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Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

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Petersburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, Virginia announced on Monday, November 20, 2023, that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate.

Virginia State University to be the first HBCU to host a General Election Presidential Debate

A public relations campaign targeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gains momentum. Launched by a social justice organization, the campaign against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson features a video titled "Dear Brandon," appealing to the mayor to cease spending substantial sums, reaching into the hundreds of millions, on legal pursuits against individuals already acquitted in criminal cases.

Advocates Urge Chicago Mayor to  Stop Spending Millions on Legal Battles Against Wrongly Convicted

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Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Chicago has encountered challenges in accommodating huge number of migrants from Texas border, sparking community resistance about the impact of immigration. Chicago, in the course of this year, has witnessed the arrival of 376 migrant buses from the Texas border, and this figure doesn't even encompass new arrivals who have opted for air travel to reach the city.

Chicago's Englewood Residents Continue to Fight Against Large Number of Migrant Bus Arrivals

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Louisville, KY

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The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

Chicagoans express anger about impact of sanctuary policies. Chicago residents are voicing their anger and frustrations regarding the city's status as a sanctuary city, which they believe is straining resources and affecting support for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Residents Explode in Fury Demanding Government Abandon Sanctuary City Status

Synagogues and mosques in the area have ramped up security. Chicago, long touted as a bastion of diversity and progressive ideals, faces unprecedented challenges as it gears up to host the 2024 Democratic presidential nominating convention. The city, a union stronghold and emblematic of Democratic values, is now grappling with internal divisions exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Growing tensions Over Hamas, Israel War Disrupt Chicago, Divide Democrats Before Nominate President

Concerns rise as Chicago implements strict limits for migrants in shelters with first evictions to begin in January. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new 60-day stay limit for migrants residing in city-run shelters. Aimed at freeing up space and expediting the transition to permanent housing, the policy has sparked concerns among dedicated volunteers who have been assisting migrants for several months.

Chicago Volunteers Fear New Migrant Policy May Jeopardize Vulnerable Families During Winter

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Police investigate disturbing antisemitic incident in Chicago community. Authorities are launching an investigation into a deeply concerning incident where antisemitic messages were discovered on numerous cars in Jefferson Park over the weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday, law enforcement received reports of cardboard signs bearing antisemitic messages placed on cars in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue. This incident is being treated as a hate crime, and as of now, no suspects are in custody.

Antisemitic Hate Messages Left on Dozens of Parked Cars in Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Chicago

The Denver City Council will consider again Monday extending the mayor’s emergency declaration over homelessness. In reality, Denver is facing two emergencies – the matter of the unhoused population that’s already here, and the issue of migrants from south of the border that have come flowing into the city. From December 2022 to August 2023, the Denver mayor declared an emergency around the migrant influx. The situation with the migrants is even more urgent now. Migrants who have timed out of the city’s shelter system are living on the streets in tents. Many are families with young children and pregnant mothers.

Migrant, homeless emergencies merge into one urgent crisis in Denver

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Michigan football ready for ‘electric’ environment at Nebraska

ANN ARBOR – Michigan football practices have been a little louder this week. The second-ranked Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will hit the road this week...

Michigan football ready for ‘electric’ environment at Nebraska

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