>>Tree Removal Worker Dies in Wadena County Accident
(Menahga, MN) — A tragic accident has claimed the life of a tree removal worker in rural Menahga. The Wadena County Sheriff’s office says authorities report that on Thursday afternoon, the man was working to remove a tree at a private residence when the tree unexpectedly fell and struck him. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of family.
>>Inmate Death Under Investigation at Rush City State Prison
(Rush City, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is investigating the death of a man incarcerated at the Rush City state prison. Officers found the inmate unresponsive with obvious injuries on Thursday afternoon, and he died a short time later. DOC officials say the preliminary information suggests that an altercation occurred between the victim and his cellmate. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is doing an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
>>Fatal Shooting in Duluth
(Duluth, MN) — Just after 12:25 a.m. today, Duluth Police responded to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators are still working to identify the victim. Authorities have not released further details, as the investigation remains in its early stages. Residents in the area are urged to review any surveillance footage and contact police if they have information that could assist in the case.
>>MDH, Gov. Walz Urges Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated
(St. Paul, MN) – Claiming there’s too much confusion coming from Washington over vaccines, the Minnesota Department of Health joined Governor Walz this week to urge Minnesotans to roll up their sleeves and get COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, says if not, you’re putting your family, coworkers, and all others at risk, too. Cunningham says if you have any questions or concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
>>Former Delivery Driver Charged in Target Theft Scheme
(Minneapolis, MN) – A former Shipt delivery driver is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $16,000 worth of merchandise intended for Target customers. Authorities say the thefts occurred between July 20th and September 17th. The 25-year-old Minneapolis man is charged with one count of felony theft by swindle. During a court-approved search of his apartment, investigators recovered over $6,000 in stolen goods, including vacuum cleaners and smart TVs.
>>Section of I-94 Closed This Weekend
(St. Paul, MN) – A portion of Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed starting at 10 p.m. tonight through 5 a.m. Monday due to ongoing work on the John Ireland Boulevard Bridge replacement project. Westbound I-94 will be closed between I-35E and Dale Street. Eastbound I-94 will be shut down from Highway 280 to University Avenue East. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan ahead for detours and expect possible delays throughout the weekend.
>>Lynx Collier Named to All-WNBA First Team
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been named to the All-WNBA First Team. Collier appeared in 33 games this season, averaging a career high 22.9 points per game while shooting 53.1% from the floor. She also hit 40.3% of her three-point attempts. Collier becomes just the second Lynx player to be named First Team for three consecutive seasons. The other was Maya Moore, who received the honor five straight years from 2013 through 2017.
>>City of Minneapolis Encourages Voters to Check Registration Status
(Minneapolis, MN) — Are you registered to vote? Now’s the time to check, is the message from the City of Minneapolis. City officials are encouraging voters to register before election day in order to save time at their polling place. Tuesday, October 14th, is the deadline to pre-register for the November 4th Municipal Election. To make it even easier, voters can register online. If you wait, you can still register on election day, but officials say just add some extra time to your visit.
>>DoorDash Reveals Minnesota’s Favorite Halloween Candy
(Undated) – DoorDash is unwrapping the most popular Halloween candy in Minnesota. Based on order data, the food and grocery delivery service found that Laffy Taffy tops the list of Trick-or-Treat favorites in the state this year. Nationwide, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups dominated, claiming the number one spot in 14 states. Other top contenders across the country included Twizzlers, Sweet Tarts, and Snickers, all showing strong performances in candy orders leading up to Halloween.
