Chao Xiong
Reporter | Regional
Phone: 612-673-4391
E-mail: cxiong@startribune.com
Chao Xiong is a general assignment reporter whose specialty is responding quickly to breaking news stories.
Recent content from Chao Xiong
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Intruders stab Burnsville man, start fires, flee
Police said the 53-year-old man was stabbed several times by two men who then set his home ablaze in several places before fleeing in his car.The victim survived. No arrests have been made.
May 12, 2008 -
Waseca couple claims $180 million jackpot
Paul and Sue Rosenau say "divine intervention" must have helped them win Saturday's Powerball. The Rosenaus said they'll take the lump-sum payment of $88 million, or $59.6 million after taxes.
May 7, 2008 -
Charges: Hunter who killed son had beer, pot in his system
The Belle Plaine man who fatally shot his 8-year-old son in the chest last month while turkey hunting had alcohol and marijuana in his system at the time, according to a felony second-degree manslaughter charge.
May 6, 2008 -
Rules violation may have led to Crystal hangar blaze
A truck that apparently started the Crystal Airport fire should not have been in the hangar. MAC rules require hangar space be used primarily for airplanes.
May 6, 2008 -
April 29: Grand Theft Auto IV: Fans abuzz, critics aghast
Today's highly anticipated release of the latest Grand Theft Auto video game has fans abuzz -- and critics aghast over more gratuitous violence.
May 4, 2008 -
Student's volunteer mission is latest row at St. Thomas
The dean denied a law student's request to fulfill a volunteer service requirement at Planned Parenthood. It's the latest in a string of ideological struggles at the university.
May 2, 2008 -
Man slightly injured in fire at Crystal Airport
Fire ravages hangar at Crystal Airport. Two planes were destroyed and two were damaged, but no one was seriously hurt. Losses may top $1 million.
Apr 28, 2008 -
Second rediscovered skull is identified
The second of three skulls found in the garage of a deceased assistant Hennepin County medical examiner has been identified as that of a Virginia, Minn., wife and mother found dead in 1972.
Apr 25, 2008 -
Madam Speaker listens to vets
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with veterans about their benefits and helped raise money for Rep. Tim Walz, the southern Minnesota Democrat who is up for reelection.
Apr 22, 2008 -
April 21: 8-year-old Belle Plaine boy killed in hunting accident
Anthony Klaseus told his son, Hunter, to stay put as he waited for a shot, but the boy didn't and was mistaken for a turkey rustling in the grass.
Apr 21, 2008
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