>>Delta Plane Crash Investigation Underway
(Undated) — Authorities are investigating after a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crash-landed Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane turned completely over before stopping upside down on the runway. There were 76 passengers and four crew on board. Twenty-one passengers were taken to area hospitals, and 19 of them have been released as of this morning. The flight was operated by Endeavor Air, a wholly owned regional subsidiary of Delta that is based at M-S-P Airport. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation
>>Police Arrest Teen In Southern Minnesota Shooting That Killed One And Wounded Another
(Austin, MN) — A teenager is in custody following a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend in Austin. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon. When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot dead, and another man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have identified the deceased as 27-year-old Opoka Lob Nathanel of Austin. As of now, no charges have been filed against the 16-year-old suspect.
>>Rep. Craig Considers Run for Senate Seat
(Washington, D.C.) — Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig is giving “serious consideration” to running for Senator Tina Smith’s open seat in 2026. Smith announced last week she would not be running for a second term. Craig joins other Democratic MN leaders, Lieutenant Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Representative Ilhan Omar, in announcing running plans.
>>Rochester Apartment Fire Sends 2 People to Hospital
(Rochester, MN) — Two people are hospitalized following an apartment fire Monday morning in Rochester. Firefighters found heavy smoke on the fourth floor of the Central Towers building. Officials say the two victims were in the unit where the fire started and were treated before being taken to the hospital. The fire did not spread to other apartments. Some furniture and other items in the victims’ unit were destroyed. No word yet on what caused the fire.
>>Wayzata High School Basketball Coach Suspended
(Plymouth, MN) — A high school basketball coach in Minnesota will be sidelined this week. Wayzata boys’ coach Bryan Schnettler will serve a one-game suspension tomorrow during his team’s matchup against East Ridge. This disciplinary action follows an incident after last Thursday’s game against rival Hopkins. Schnettler expressed frustration when a referee did not call a foul. Shortly after, a foul was called on Wayzata. Both coaching staffs exchanged words, resulting in each receiving a technical foul, although no one was ejected from the game.
>>16-Year-Old Girl Leads Deputies on Pursuit
(Waseca County, MN) — A 16-year-old girl was arrested Saturday after leading authorities on a car chase in southern Minnesota. Waseca County deputies followed the girl on Highway 14 a while before stopping. The driver was going over 100 mph east of Eagle Lake, where Blue Earth County deputies picked up the chase. Despite methods to stop her, the driver avoided arrest until sliding off the road and hitting a sign and trees. No one was injured during the pursuit.
