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Mother of man killed by Superior, Wis., cop speaks out following second officer-involved shooting
Superior police held a news conference Tuesday to address community concerns following an officer-involved shooting on May 10. That followed another incident April 7 when a Superior officer shot and killed David Menton, 42.
Mayo Clinic CEO and president to step down at end of year
Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia announced he will step down at the end of the year after leading the world-renowned health system since 2019.
Fargo selects new chief of police
Travis Stefonowicz has worked at the department for over 25 years. He’s taking on the role as the department is mired in controversy over its use of AI to arrest a woman last year.
Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force
Body-worn camera footage released Monday appears to show Desaver Hollis shoot a Richfield officer in the hand before that officer and another returned fire at least 20 times, including while Hollis was on the ground.
This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell
Candace Stock had been cooking professionally for decades before a car crash permanently damaged her sense of smell, forcing her to rely on her memories and the help of others to regain her confidence in the kitchen.
Longtime St. Paul restaurant closing for good next Sunday
The Downtowner Woodfire Grill on West Seventh Street announced Monday that it will be closing for good next Sunday, May 17, due to the retirement of owner Moe Sharif after 38 years.
Wisconsin state officials are investigating a police shooting in Superior on Sunday evening that left two people injured. It’s the third police shooting in Superior since December.