Ex-Chisago Co. Sheriff threatened second woman into bizarre sex scheme: Charges
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Former Chisago County Sheriff Richard Leon Duncan is facing charges after a second woman came forward claiming he blackmailed her with threatening letters to coerce her into performing sexual acts while he was still the sheriff.

Ex-Chisago Co. Sheriff threatened second woman into bizarre sex scheme: Charges

The former Chisago County Sheriff is facing charges after a second woman came forward claiming he blackmailed her with threatening letters to coerce her into performing sexual acts while he was still the sheriff.

Wild Mountain in Minnesota opens for skiing

The Wild Mountain Ski Area is opening on Tuesday, making it the first ski area to open in North America, according to a news release.

Wild Mountain Ski Area rushes to make snow: Raw
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Wild Mountain Ski Area in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, worked the past two nights to make enough snow to open on Tuesday, Oct. 18, which is tied for the second-earliest opening date in the ski area's history.

BCA identifies officers who shot man reportedly wielding sword

Officers shot a suicidal man in North Branch who was armed with a sword, but he is expected to survive, according to authorities.

Porta potties cause backup on I-35 in Minnesota
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Several porta potties fell off a truck on southbound Interstate 35 between Wyoming and Forest Lake on Sept. 15. This traffic video, which is sped up, shows cars slowing down and the clean-up of multiple porta potties on the road and in the median.

2 killed in separate alcohol related crashes on Minnesota highways

Two people were killed, and another three were injured in separate alcohol-related crashes in Chisago and St. Louis counties on Friday.

Cows escape, roam onto I-35 in Chisago County
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A couple cows escaped and caused a bit of trouble Tuesday morning in Chisago County. According to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, deputies dealt with a ?bit of public moooosance? Monday morning.

Wyoming, Minn. police chase ends in deadly crash in Anoka County

A police chase on Monday in the north Twin Cities metro ended in a deadly crash, claiming the life of one of the people inside the wanted vehicle.

Minnesota DNR receives 729-acre land donation along St. Croix River

A three-mile stretch along the St. Croix River previously owned by Xcel Energy for nearly a century has been donated to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Extreme heat causes I-35 in Chisago County to buckle

Chisago County deputies are warning drivers about a section of I-35 that has buckled due to the extreme heat on Sunday.

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.

WWII Vet celebrates 102nd birthday
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A veteran of WWII and member of the Greatest Generation, Ken Swanson is celebrating his 102nd birthday in North Branch, and looking forward to his 103rd.

Storm damages historic home
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A home in Taylor?s Falls, Wisconsin, that?s on the National Register of Historic Places was damaged during storms on Monday.

Sheep helping with wildfire prevention
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As wildfire season begins throughout some of the country, all measures are currently being taken to combat them ? even using wildlife to clear acres of land.

Search for missing 79-year-old woman cancelled, woman found safe

Minnesota BCA officials have announced the cancellation of a missing person alert after a 79-year-old woman originally believed to be traveling near North Center Lake in Lindstrom. Investigators say she was found safe in Minneapolis.