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Charge: Blaine driver accused in hit-run death claims he didn't know he struck a person
Bridget O'Keefe Dunn was walking her dog near her home at the time of the crash.
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Man with suspended license accused in Blaine hit-run that killed woman walking her dog
Same man pleaded guilty to careless driving in a crash four months earlier.
Inspired
Blaine man returns to Mille Lacs reservation to help preserve Ojibwe ways
Inspired by his great-grandfather, young scholar longed to know more about his Native heritage.
Business
Anoka chamber first to get state job-training grant to help employers find workers
Funds also used to provide training for workforce.
Local
Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Ham Lake
He was declared dead at the scene.
East Metro
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Minneapolis man killed in crash with parked semi in Fridley
Two other motorists also were killed Friday in separate single-vehicle accidents in Minnesota.
Local
Ex-officer offers potential defenses in Daunte Wright killing
The possible defenses included "Innocent Accident" and "Innocent Mistake."
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Independent analysis evaluates gaps in Hennepin County foster care system
Hennepin County system analyzed in study spurred by class-action lawsuit.
East Metro
Charges: Driver drunk when he crashed pickup and killed one of his passengers in Forest Lake
The passenger who died worked at the bar where the driver was drinking for hours, according to the charges.
Local
Man arrested in Oakdale apartment complex shooting near Tartan High School
The man was a "person in crisis" and shot at officers from the window, according to police.
Local
Minnesota man indicted in February slaying at Allina clinic
Gregory Ulrich remains in the Wright County jail; a trial date has not been set.
East Metro
At least one dead in North Oaks crash
A witness said it appeared to be a single-vehicle crash.
East Metro
Ramsey County deputies' dashcam videos show 2 deadly incidents
In one, an armed man is struck by a cruiser. In the other, two teens died in a crash following a chase.
Local
Man in Hwy. 610 lane in Brooklyn Park is run over, killed
Westbound Hwy. 610 remained closed several hours later.
Local
Mpls., EMS officials disagreed on police-free mental health service calls
Mpls. and EMS officials disagreed on new mental health service.
Local
Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash in Coon Rapids
The man was declared dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, the Sheriff's Office said.
Local
Man charged in Blaine shooting and deputy who wounded him ID'd
Portions of the incident were captured by body and dash cameras.
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