>>Wife of Detroit Lakes Missionary Killed in Africa Arrested in Connection to His Death
(Detroit Lakes, MN) — The wife of a Detroit Lakes missionary killed in Africa has been arrested in connection with his death. 44-year-old Beau Shroyer of Lakes Area Vineyard Church was killed in a violent attack last Friday while serving in Angola, Africa. Shroyer’s wife, Jackie, was arrested earlier this week. The couple has five children who are being taken care of.
>>MNSure Open Enrollment Open
(St. Paul, MN) — Today is November 1st, which means Minnesotans can start enrolling for health insurance through MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace.
There are more than 250 medical and dental plans available for 2025. MNsure CEO Libby Caulum (column) recommends the new “easy-to-compare” plans to help you find the right plan for your family. Those factors include choosing your preferred doctors, premium costs, and prescription drug plans. The deadline for enrolling is December 18.
>>Off-Duty Washington County Deputy Charged in Drunken Driving Crash
(Washington County, MN) — An off-duty Washington County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with criminal vehicular operation and carrying a weapon, both under the influence, after causing a crash Sunday in Afton. State Patrol reports around 10:40 a.m., 58-year-old Campbell Blair of Hastings crossed over the center skip stripe on Highway 95 and collided head-on with an SUV. Both drivers and an SUV passenger were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The SUV held seven people: two adults and five children aged two through nine. A PBT sample from Blair read .092
>>Possible Human Remains in Otter Tail River Were Halloween Decorations
(Fergus Falls, MN) — Authorities in west central Minnesota say what was thought to be human remains in the Otter Tail River turned out to be Halloween decorations. Otter Tail County sheriff’s deputies were called Wednesday evening about possible human remains in the river west of Fergus Falls. Investigators recovered the remains and determined they were Halloween decorations that had been in the water for a long time.
>>3 People Shot in Dinkytown
(Minneapolis, MN) — Three people suffered gunshot wounds in Dinkytown this morning (FRI). Minneapolis Police responded to the shooting around 2:15 outside two restaurants near the University of Minnesota. No arrests have been made. It’s unknown if the victims were students or their current conditions. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD.
>>Southern Minnesota Truck Stop Awarded Grant to Add Biofuel Pumps
(Lakeville, MN) — A 330-thousand-dollar federal grant will help a southern Minnesota truck stop expand its biofuels offering. Congresswoman Angie Craig’s office says Mega Stop of Lakeville will install seven B-20 dispensers at one of its fueling stations. The new pumps are expected to increase the amount of biodiesel sold by 273 thousand gallons a year. Craig says bolstering domestic biofuel production supports Minnesota’s family farmers and lowers prices at the pump.
>>Hockenson Back in Action for Vikings
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota Vikings tight end T-J Hockenson will be back on the field Sunday night against the Colts at U-S Bank Stadium. Hockenson says he’s ready to play after missing the first eight games with a knee injury. The Vikings started the season 5-and-0 but have lost back-to-back games to the Lions and Rams. Following a loss Sunday to the Texans, Indianapolis has a 4-and-4 record.
