Central MN fentanyl investigation yields charges against dozens
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
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Anthony Bettin grew up in Minneapolis and now covers the city and state he calls home. He graduated from Augsburg College in 2014 with a journalism and mass communications degree. He has worked in local news in the Twin Cities since 2016.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
Fravel, who was found guilty last month of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.
An 80-year-old man has died from injuries suffered when his SUV collided with a train in western Wisconsin earlier this month. The crash also injured two children.
The Minnesota Vikings could have a playoff spot secured before they even kick off on Monday night against the Chicago Bears.
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With an 8-5 tally in favor, the council fell one short of the nine votes needed to overrule the mayor.
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The charges stem from a July 12 incident in which Addison allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel of a Rolls Royce on a Los Angeles freeway.