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Woman airlifted, St. Michael teen hospitalized after Highway 25 crash

A 25-year-old Wisconsin woman was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, on Highway 25 that also injured a 17-year-old St. Michael girl. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:54 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 25 and County Road 131 in Wright County. A 2012 Ford Escape driven by Ariella Olson, 25, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, was traveling south on Highway 25 when it collided with a northbound 2010 Chrysler Sebring driven by the teenager. Olson suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted by a LifeLink III medical helicopter to Hennepin County Medical Center, State Patrol Lt. Jennifer Krier confirmed Wednesday. The 17-year-old driver was transported to Mercy Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The extent of her injuries was not immediately known. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and airbags deployed in both vehicles. Road conditions were dry at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not suspected in Olson's case. Krier said information about how the vehicles collided, including whether either vehicle crossed the centerline, remains investigative data. In addition to LifeLink III, the Monticello Fire Department, Wright County Sheriff's Office and Allina EMS assisted at

Wright County, MN · 1d

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Delano’s first marijuana dispensary opens at Flippin’ Bills

Delano’s first marijuana dispensary is now open at Flippin’ Bills. High Society opened Oct. 9 after months of planning, construction and state licensing, said Niel Patel, owner of Flippin’ Bills and director of retail operations for the dispensary. The business occupies the former truckers lounge at the convenience store.

Delano, MN · 12h
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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, MN · 2d

Monticello Times

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Monticello man accused of pepper-spraying Best Western hotel worker

MONTICELLO — A dispute over a photograph ended with a Monticello hotel employee being pepper-sprayed in the face by a guest during an early-morning confrontation Nov. 5, according to a criminal complaint filed in Wright County District Court. The guest, identified as Anthony Worel, 36, of Monticello, was later arrested. Deputies reportedly found brass knuckles, seven knives and pepper spray in his possession. Worel faces felony use of tear gas and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault charges stemming from the incident at the Best Western Plus Chelsea Hotel. He also faces a separate misdemeanor charge of violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to the criminal complaint filed Nov. 6, a Wright County sheriff's deputy responded to the Chelsea Road hotel at approximately 6:04 a.m. after an employee reported being pepper-sprayed by a guest. The employee told investigators that Worel had approached him to complain about people staying across the hall who he claimed were harassing him. Worel reportedly demanded their names, but the employee refused to provide that information. According to the complaint, Worel became angry, yelled profanities, photographed the employee and threatened to have him fired. Worel eventually left the hotel, but the employee followed him outside and asked him

Monticello, MN · 7h

Monticello Times

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Arrests, sentencings, DNR report for Nov. 12

Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Brandon Guertin, 25, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 2 in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance. • Katlyn Vu, 33, of Rochester, was arrested Nov. 2 in Monticello on a charge of domestic assault. • Debra Edwards, 58, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 3 in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance. • Anthony Worel, 36, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 5 in Monticello on charges of third-degree assault, possession of dangerous weapons (metal knuckles or switchblade) and violation of a domestic abuse order for protection. • Ralph Turner, 35, of Champlin, was arrested Nov. 7 in Monticello on a charge of ignition interlock violation. Wright County Sheriff by the numbers: From Nov. 2-9, there were 25 property-damage accidents, five personal-injury accidents, two hit-and-run accidents, 23 car-vs.-deer accidents, eight DWI arrests, five underage consumption arrests, 16 school bus stop arm violations and 76 miscellaneous traffic citations reported. Sherburne County Sheriff arrests: • Emily Anderson, 29, of Big Lake, was booked on misdemeanor charges of domestic assault and fifth-degree assault. • Daytrin Andrew, 20, of Big Lake, was booked on gross misdemeanor criminal damage to property and misdemeanor domestic

Wright County, MN · 17h

Monticello Times

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Holiday train to make two stops in Wright County Dec. 16

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will roll through Wright County on Wednesday, Dec. 16, when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train makes stops in Buffalo and Annandale, bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer while helping to fight hunger. Now in its 28th year, the brightly decorated train will visit Buffalo from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Street Northeast, followed by Annandale from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Park on Harrison Street. Each stop will feature a free, approximately 30-minute concert by Canadian singer-songwriters Jamie Fine and Shawnee Kish. Fine, an Ottawa native and five-time Juno Award nominee, has amassed more than 100 million global music streams. Her platinum-selling single “If Anything’s Left” helped establish her as a rising pop artist known for emotionally candid songwriting and energetic performances. Kish, a Mohawk, Two-Spirit singer-songwriter, blends country, Americana and rock influences with powerful vocals and personal storytelling. A four-time Juno Award nominee, she earned a 2026 Canadian Country Music Association nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year. Her single “Ride At Dawn” reached the Top 50 on Billboard’s Canada Country chart. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the Holiday Train traditionally draws large

Wright County, MN · 17h

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Bloomington Hotel Overdose Death Leads to Murder Charge for Minneapolis Man

Fernando Estevan Hi, 31 at the time of the alleged offense, faces a third-degree murder charge in Hennepin County after prosecutors alleged he supplied drugs to a woman who later died at a Bloomington hotel. The complaint, filed November 5, alleges that Hi gave her methamphetamine and left her in the hotel parking lot.

Bloomington, MN · 2d

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Renville man facing drug charges after search turns up meth

(Monticello MN-) A Renville man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Wright County Friday led to the discovery of methamphetamine. The CEE-6 Drug and Gang Task Force says at 2:24 p.m. Friday they stopped a vehicle on I-94, 6 miles northwest of Monticello, and executed a search warrant on the driver and vehicle on the suspicion that he was trafficking drugs from the Twin Cities to the CEE-6 service area. In the vehicle officers found 120 grams of meth and cash believed generated by drug sales. The 42-year-old man from Renville was taken into custody and is in the Wright County Jail on 1st Degree Controlled Substance charges.

Monticello, MN · 2d

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Champlin man accused of using stolen IDs to hop between home rentals

Authorities say a 26-year-old Champlin man used out-of-state victims’ identities to rent apartments in St. Louis Park after being evicted from another unit. The man, Samuel Jusufu Willie, has been charged with felony identity theft. According to a criminal complaint filed Nov. 10 in Hennepin County District Court, Willie rented an apartment on Ridge Drive under the stolen identity of an out-of-state resident. Willie was evicted from the apartment April 17 and subsequently rented another unit on Colorado Avenue South under the identity of another out-of-state man. A local property management company reported losing $9,049.24 as a result of the two fraudulent rentals. A search of Willie’s vehicle uncovered financial documents belonging to two additional people and records tied to a third apartment in Minneapolis leased under the second out-of-state victim's name. That victim told investigators a Minneapolis management company had sued him for $19,017.84 in unpaid rent. He faces a felony charge of identity theft involving the transfer, possession or use of another person’s identity. His bail was set at $60,000. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine.

Champlin, MN · 4h

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Goodbye Lake Superior, So Long Lake Minnetonka: This Minnesota Gem Is A Freshwater Fishing Paradise

It's not for nothing that Minnesota has been dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The North Star State is a fisherman's oasis, with places like Duluth offering access to Lake Superior, while folks in the Twin Cities can escape to Lake Minnetonka. Still, as serene as their natural beauty may be, summer crowding can be an issue. However, if you prefer a secluded fishing retreat off the beaten path and away from Minnesota's major cities, then say goodbye to these two destinations and hello to Little Jessie Lake. This body of water is located in Itasca County, in what is referred to as "Up North" by locals.

Minnesota · 1d

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Two Drivers Collide On Highway 10 In Elk River; One Hurt

A Tuesday afternoon crash on Highway 10 in Elk River sent one driver to the hospital. Jason Lundgren was unhurt; David Jacobson had non-life-threatening injuries.

Elk River, MN · 2d

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ICE agent filmed punching man during arrest in Robbinsdale

Months after the unprecedented immigration crackdown in the state during Operation Metro Surge, federal agents arrested a man in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, on Wednesday whose family says he is going through the process to obtain legal status.

Robbinsdale, MN · 1d

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Brooklyn Center apartment parking lot gunfire: Woman charged

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say an altercation in a Brooklyn Center apartment complex parking lot led to gunfire, a surrendered suspect and criminal charges. Brooklyn Center parking lot shooting investigation. What we know:. Saturday evening, Nov. 7, at the Crest Apartment complex parking lot in Brooklyn Center,...

Brooklyn Center, MN · 1d

Sun Patriot

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B-Dubs a GO in Waconia as new site opens doors

Buffalo Wild Wings GO has opened a new restaurant at 144 Depot Drive in Waconia, the brand’s latest expansion in Minnesota as it pursues franchise growth across the state. Locally owned and operated by Matt Knodt and Lacey Pavek, the newest Buffalo Wild Wings GO location is the first in Waconia. BWWGO is built around takeout and delivery, so it’s a smaller version of B-Dubs serving the same wings, sauces and dry rubs Minnesotans have known from Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, say the owners. The smaller GO format allows it to reach towns like Waconia that never fit a full sports bar, company officials said. “Minnesota has been home to Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, and GO is giving us a new way to grow the brand in communities across the state,” said John Dawson, president of U.S. development at Inspire Brands. “Waconia is a great example of how well GO’s smaller format fits a growing community, and markets such as St. Paul, St. Cloud, Alexandria and Red Wing offer the same kind of opportunity. We’re excited to partner with operators who want to be part of GO’s next chapter in Minnesota.” With more than 220 standalone locations open

Waconia, MN · 1d

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Twin Cities high school basketball giant signs with UConn

One of the state's top high school basketball stars signed with UConn on Wednesday.

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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City of Buffalo Fall Leaf Pickup Next Week

City of Buffalo residents are reminded that the city’s annual fall leaf pickup days are coming up next week. Leaf pickup will take place on the regular garbage collection day, next Tuesday through Thursday, November 17th through the 19th. Residents should set bagged leaves at the curb as you...

Buffalo, MN · 18h

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$500 Million Expansion To Transform Maple Grove Hospital

A major expansion project is on the horizon in Maple Grove that aims to meet the growing health care needs of the northwest metro for decades to come. Through a new partnership between North Memorial Health and Sanford Health, North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital is set to double in size. The project is possible thanks to a $500 million investment from Sanford Health.

Maple Grove, MN · 5h

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Champlin Plans Ice Rink Park to Save Its Beloved Sinclair Dinosaur

Champlin’s City Council approved a long-term concept for turning the Highway 169 riverfront site into a public park, with possible skating and hockey rinks. The concept incorporates the Sinclair station and its costumed dinosaur, but the vote does not settle whether or when the city will buy or redevelop the property.

Champlin, MN · 2d

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For new Brazilian steakhouse, Maple Grove location is a homecoming

Bullvino’s Brazilian Steakhouse will soon be opening its fourth location and occupying the former Golden Corral site in Maple Grove, at 13603 Grove Drive. The restaurant has other locations in St. Paul, Bloomington and Bolingbrook, Illinois. There are also plenty of Minnesota and Maple Grove connections. Blake Hagert, owner/partner with Bullvino’s, said the restaurant is a family-owned and locally-owned Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, rooted in the gaucho tradition of southern Brazil. “Our founder, Marcio de Morais, was born in Rio Grande do Sul, the birthplace of gaucho culture, and opened our first restaurant in St. Paul in 2019 to bring that tradition to Minnesota," he said. “The name says what we're about. ‘Bull’ is for the premium cuts we hand select, and ‘Vinos’ is for the wine tradition of South America.” Dinner is churrasco style, the way it's done in Brazil. “Our gauchos fire roast up to 21 cuts over open flame, bring them to your table on the skewer and carve them right in front of you. That includes picanha, the signature cut of Brazilian churrasco,” Hagert said. He noted that each diner gets a two-sided medallion. One side will let the gauchos keep bringing food and the red

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office mourns off-duty death of deputy

The deputy died following a medical emergency, the sheriff's office said.

Hennepin County, MN · 2d