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Teen rescued from Twin Cities swamp with help of his SRO officer
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — A teenage boy was rescued from a Twin Cities swamp Thursday with the help of a drone and several first responders, including a trusted school resource officer.New Brighton police say first responders were called to Long Lake Park just before 4 p.m. on a report of a missing teen who lives with autism.A drone was used to locate him in "a difficult-to-access swampy area surrounded by water," police say.About a half-hour later, rescuers on foot and boat were able to find him. However, the teen told rescuers he was afraid of "bears in the woods" and was reluctant to leave.Several first responders were eventually able to calm him down enough to leave the swamp. One of those first responders was Officer Thai Xiong, an SRO at the teen's school with whom he has a "strong relationship," according to police.The teen received medical care at the scene for undisclosed injuries.
High-speed police chase ends in Monticello
MONTICELLO — A fugitive fleeing from Red Wing police led authorities on a high-speed chase across the region last week, ending with his capture and arrest in Monticello. The incident began the morning of Wednesday, April 24, when the 46-year-old, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, fled from members of the Red Wing Police Department. Driving a white Kia Soul, the suspect, Terry Lavar McWilliams of Red Wing, was spotted...
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters clash on U of M campus
MINNEAPOLIS — Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups went head-to-head at the University of Minnesota on Friday during a planned Israeli prayer rally outside Coffman Memorial Union.Things were peaceful as student groups both held flags and chanted loudly; it wasn't until expletives were exchanged that things starting to get dicey. That's when police moved in to keep the peace.This heated debate comes just one day after a pro-Palestinian encampment agreed to pack up and clear out after reaching an initial agreement with university administration."The event was because we were upset at these encampments and the light they were shining on these encampments,"...
Warmer, sunnier Friday in Twin Cities; more rain overnight Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS — Lots of sun is on tap Friday in the Twin Cities to wrap up the week.Highs will be much more seasonable and close to 70 degrees.Clouds start to return Friday evening before a few light showers move back in overnight Saturday with a weak cold front.We'll see some sunshine by the end of Saturday, but highs will take a slight step back to the low 60s.Sunday will feature sunshine, a light breeze and highs near 70, making it a #Top10WxDay.Another round of rain and storms looks to arrive early Tuesday, with the opportunity for some spotty showers the rest of the week.Temps next week will be in the 60s and 70s.
U of M's Jewish students decry use of "Thawabet" in campus agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters
MINNEAPOLIS — A pro-Palestinian encampment cleared on Thursday morning after organizers reached an agreement with the administration, but Jewish students say they still have many concerns.Joined by community leaders, Jewish students spoke at a press conference about the past week, and their meeting with university administrators on Thursday morning."I appreciate that the disruption is gone. I do not appreciate that they are getting rewards for it," said Alex Stewart, Hillel student president. "We were hopeful that they would use that free speech to put out a statement condemning the language that's being used on campus."In addition to condemning antisemitic language...
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