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August 2, 2014 4:36 PM

Mosquito numbers down, West Nile virus still a threat

The heat of August, paired with the heavy rains and flooding of early summer, have created conditions perfect for mosquitoes carrying the virus.

by MPR News Staff

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August 2, 2014 8:15 AM

Police officer's widow: "We truly all carry this burden"

"You share our grief, and because of that, you lighten our burden," Michelle Patrick told the crowd gathered at the makeshift memorial in West St. Paul.

by Jon Collins

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August 1, 2014 4:20 PM

In response to crime spike, Minneapolis officers go on foot patrol

According to police, much of the violence that plagues city communities is caused by young people involved with gangs who get guns.

by Brandt Williams

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August 1, 2014 12:31 PM

Charges: Brian Fitch admitted killing Officer Patrick, hating cops

That revelation came as part of the first-degree murder charges handed down Friday by the Dakota County Attorney's Office against Fitch, the suspect in Wednesday's killing of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick.

by Laura Yuen

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July 31, 2014 4:54 AM

Chaotic scene, then massive manhunt follows officer's slaying

An hours-long manhunt, followed by a gun battle, ended last night with the capture of 39-year-old Brian Fitch Sr.

by Peter Cox

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July 30, 2014 11:45 PM

Police officer shot, killed in West St. Paul; suspect captured after shootout

Police have captured the suspect they sought in the killing early today of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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July 30, 2014 10:44 AM

St. Paul stash house suspect pleads guilty

Antonio Navarro and the three other men are accused of kidnapping and torturing two Minneapolis teens they suspected of stealing drugs and money from the house in a quiet St. Paul neighborhood.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2014 6:19 PM

Activists: Flowers' beating by police 'is not isolated'

Minneapolis activists say that the recent altercation between Al Flowers and Minneapolis police is part of a larger pattern. Police Chief Janee Hartea is asking for calm.

by Brandt Williams