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The final inmate was apprehended Friday afternoon, May 26, after a transport van carrying nine prisoners was taken over.
Franken rules out White House bid in 2020 ST. PAUL—U.S. Sen. Al Franken says he won't run for president in 2020. The Minnesota Democrat has been among several high-profile Democrats seen as likely candidates. But in an interview with People Magazine, the former comedian ruled out a run. "I got way, way, way too much to do right now to even think about that, other than to say, 'No, I'm not going to do that,'" Franken told the magazine. The senator's wife and daughter both agreed with the decision.
MINNEAPOLIS—A Maplewood woman has been found guilty of third-degree murder in the overdose death of a man who received the fatal dose from her. Hennepin County District Judge Paul Scoggin filed his guilty verdict Tuesday, in the bench trial of Beverly Nicole Burrell, 30, following the death of Lucas Ronnei of Chanhassen in January 2016.
Come Memorial Day, a few aging but tough World War II veterans will find the fortitude to attend ceremonies at local cemeteries, riverfronts and community memorials. Some veterans will stand on their own two feet, some will use canes, walkers and wheelchairs. All will stand in pride and sorrow as the names of those who died since Memorial Day 2016 are read. America's "Greatest Generation" is disappearing.
ST. PAUL—A body found in the Mississippi River in St. Paul on Monday was a 52-year-old missing since the beginning of May. Earlier on Monday, authorities were searching the river bluffs in the area for a motorist who ran from officers trying to pull him over. Officials did not immediately say on Monday whether the body found belonged to the man from that day's traffic stop. The identification from the Ramsey County medical examiner's office on Tuesday indicated he was not.
"Mental health is health" is the Minnesota Department of Human Services' theme for May's Mental Health Month. The slogan is a reminder that not only are mental illnesses common and treatable, but access to mental and chemical health care is an essential part of everyone's health.
Finalists named for Princess Kay of the Milky Way ST. JOSEPH, Minn. — Twelve finalists, who will compete for the title of Minnesota's 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way, were announced Sunday night, May 21. More than 50 dairy princesses, representing counties across the state, participated in a weekend leadership workshop at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. The finalists were selected based on their passion for dairy and their communication skills.
The U.S. House has passed its American Health Care Act of 2017, but the U.S. Senate is writing its own legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act. That buys time for careful, thoughtful change.
May is American Indian month in Minnesota, and 2017 marks the commemoration of 155 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 when the Dakota People were exiled from Minnesota. A four-day event honoring the Dakota People will be held May 24-27 in Mankato. The following events will be held at New Creation World Outreach Church in North Mankato:
A vehicle traveling south on Vermillion Street around 10:30 p.m. on May 18 struck a parked car near Fourth Street. The parked car rolled onto its side and onto the sidewalk as it hit two other parked cars. No injuries were reported. Hastings Police closed southbound Vermillion Street for about 45 minutes between Third and Fifth streets. A 29-year-old St.Paul woman Jessica Marie Acosta was cited with failure to drive with due care resulting in an accident.