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Shakopee teacher dies in crash along Twin Cities freeway
Extra support staff are on hand at Shakopee High School this week after a teacher died in a crash along a Twin Cities freeway over the weekend.
Reporter's notebook: Examining Minnesota's group home industry
The death of Ryan Riggs last year led a state investigator to conclude Riggs' group home had neglected his needs. His death and the neglect finding devastated his family. For the state’s fast-growing group home industry, it was part of a troubling pattern.
Fifty deaths, few consequences: Inside Minnesota’s group home industry
At least 50 Minnesota group home clients have died since late 2022 under circumstances serious enough to trigger state maltreatment investigations. But many penalties amounted to fines of $5,000 or less, and most homes kept their licenses. When Ryan Riggs died in the backyard of his group home, the state’s initial fine was just $1,000.
North Mankato alpaca farmer wins nearly $200K in five-night run on 'Wheel of Fortune'
A North Mankato alpaca farmer walks away with almost $184,000 in cash and prizes after a five-night run on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ that aired this week. His winnings include trips to Amsterdam, Vietnam, Aruba and Costa Rica.