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New county crime mapping site to help residents, police spot trends
A new crime mapping software by Washington County is set to help residents more easily access and see where criminal conduct is happening in their area. Forest Lake is one of the cities utilizing this online system, crimemapping.com, that will make inquiring about criminal incidents and seeing criminal activity easier than it has been in the past. “Traditionally, residents were required to submit a request in person. With our online system, residents can request reports by completing a simple form outlining their request and will...
Hudson teacher charged with inappropriate behavior tenders resignation
HUDSON, Wis. — A teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin has resigned after being criminally charged for reportedly having inappropriate contact with one of her students. During a meeting of the Hudson School Board Monday night, board members discussed a personnel package that included the resignation tendered by fifth-grade teacher Madison Bergmann. Bergman was removed from her classroom at River Crest Elementary and arrested on May 1 after a parent of one of her students informed district officials about alleged contact between the teacher and their son.
Three vehicle crash on Highway 169
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A DNR officer’s truck was rear ended by an SUV and pushed into a sports car on Tuesday around 11 a.m, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Officer Corey Paul Wiebush of St. Paul, 55, was conducting a traffic stop on Yabsir Bisrat Suga of Mankato, 19, when Andrew John Seitzer of St. Peter, 45, rear ended Wibush’s 2019 Ford F150 with his 2020 Ford Escape and lunged Wiebush’s truck into Suga’s 2003 Toyota Celica.
KARE 11 Investigates: Alleged rental scam leaves families out thousands
ST PAUL, Minn. — The house on Larpenteur Avenue East has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, central air and an updated kitchen. For Kristen Kuhn and her best friend Michelle Summers, it seemed perfect. The house had plenty of room for Kuhn’s kids. Plus, it was handicapped accessible for Summers who uses a wheelchair.
Prison ‘justice’ for the incarcerated—is it fair?
Since being incarcerated 18 years ago, Amani Fardan has become an artist. This has helped him connect with himself and his family members. “I find it therapeutic,” said Fardan. “One of the pieces I was working on was basically a picture of a family dog that passed away. So just trying to do something like that has sentimental value.” His work has been exhibited through an organization called Art From The Inside, most recently at the Minnesota Attorney General’s office.
Owners of now-closed wedding venue sued by jilted couples
STILLWATER, Minn. — At least five couples have sued the owners of an Isanti wedding venue that closed without notice, leaving them in the lurch and short thousands of dollars they'd already paid. "We kind of figured they weren’t going to give us our money back and this was...
St. Paul shooting plea deal leaves mother of victim questioning system
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Five years after losing his life in a fatal shooting outside a Twin Cities bar, authorities now know who is responsible for killing Michael Gray. A St. Paul man has admitted to committing the murder, and as part of a plea deal could avoid serving more than 15 years behind bars – leaving Gray’s mother outraged.
Home at last, with innovative services added: Restoring Waters welcomes 60 families in St. Paul
The new affordable housing complex and a nearby second facility, Nellie Francis Court, officially opened this week. The post Home at last, with innovative services added: Restoring Waters welcomes 60 families in St. Paul appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Tensions rise at state capitol as legislative session's end draws near
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Tensions rose at the state capitol this week with prolonged debates and political finger-pointing by both Democrats and Republicans, defining features of the final few days of any legislative session. Lawmakers must adjourn on Monday and the DFL majority is racing to complete its to-do list of bills, but not before Republicans have their say. On several bills this week, debates lasted more than seven hours on a single bill in both chambers. The frustration between the caucuses culminated late Wednesday just before midnight when House Speaker Melissa Hortman cut off debate and forced a vote. Many Republicans were yelling,...
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