Crime & Safety
Boy Dies After Hit By Car and Man Holds Date Captive
This week's stories include a father and toddler injured by fleeing robbery suspect and a anger over a pet store.
It happened on Maple Hills Road at the Maple Hills Estates manufactured-home park.
Father-Toddler Victims in Monticello Crash Are Members of Kolles Family
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Travis C. Kolles, 28, and son Layton C. Kolles, 1, both of Monticello and seriously injured, are related to Kolles family members in STMA. The driver who hit them was fleeing after robbing a Big Lake restaurant and bar.
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The Edina man had planned to go to the Mall of America with his date but changed his mind, saying, "Let's just go to my place and watch movies instead."
Eagle Pet Center Could Face Legal Action, Suggests Animal InvestigationGroup
The Shakopee pet store continues to experience severe online criticism.
SLP Woman Charged With Punching, Knifing, Concussing Boyfriend on Fourth of July
The incident occurred during a post-barbecue argument about her boyfriend being "disrespectful," according to the criminal complaint.
Police: Man Has Sex With 15-Year-Old After Finding Her on 'Meet Me'
The girl said Stephen Westrick picked her up during school.
Aggravated Robbery Charge Leads Man to Anoka County Jail
Fight ensued after the suspect allegedly demanded the Little Canada man surrender all of his money.
Indiana Chief Selected as Finalist to Lead Minnetonka Fire Department
Minnetonka has selected Clay Fire Territory Fire Chief John Vance as the lone finalist to be Minnetonka Fire Department’s next chief.
Plymouth Police Report: Illegal Fishing, Disturbing the Peace
A recent Plymouth Police blotter shows several violations including illegal fishing at local lakes.
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