Rush City Council votes to allow mural after public input, review city code

At a special city council meeting in Rush City on Monday afternoon, a mural on the town’s Main Street loomed large over their small Chisago County community.

Rush City Council votes to allow mural for now
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At a special city council meeting in Rush City on Monday afternoon, a mural on the town?s Main Street loomed large over their small Chisago County community.

Motorist saved from fiery crash in Chisago County

Firefighters in Wyoming saved a person trapped in a vehicle that caught fire after a crash Friday morning. 

Rush City mayor calls emergency meeting on diversity mural

The mayor of Rush City has called a special City Council meeting to discuss a mural that celebrates diversity. 

Rush City mayor calls emergency meeting on diversity mural
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The mayor of Rush City has called a special City Council meeting to discuss a mural that celebrates diversity. The new mural is on the exterior of a hair salon in Rush City, located in Chisago County. The mural has created some controversy, and the city issued a zoning violation notice about it.

New mural celebrating diversity comes under scrutiny in Rush City

A new mural on the exterior of a hair salon in Rush City, about an hour north of the metro, is creating some controversy in the Chisago County community.

New mural celebrating diversity comes under scrutiny in Rush City
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A new mural on the exterior of a hair salon in Rush City, about an hour north of the metro, is creating some controversy in the Chisago County community. City leaders insist the mural is not authorized under local statutes and have ordered the business to remove it.

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).