Elk River, MN

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side. When Mary Kay Letourneau died in 2020, most headlines eulogized her in the same way: as a teacher who raped and later married her former student. Indeed, Letourneau is best known for her relationship with Vili Fualaau, which started in 1996 when she was 34 and he was 12.

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

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Kerrville, TX

New York Post

Andrea Yates, the Texas mom who drowned her five young children in 2001 while in the throes of postpartum psychosis, remains housed in a mental hospital — and if she gets her way, she’ll never be released. 

The Post has confirmed that Yates declined a hearing last month that would have determined whether she was competent to be released from the hospital. 

Under the terms of her conviction, Yates is eligible to undergo a review each year. She has repeatedly declined to be assessed.



The Post has learned that Yates, 60, lives a quiet life inside Kerrville State Hospital, which is intended...

Killer mom Andrea Yates, who drowned her 5 children in a bathtub in 2001, is rejecting the chance to go free

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Minnesota State

Rochester, MN

Kianna Writes

Charter Communications to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Across Multiple States. In a significant move impacting its workforce, Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, has announced plans to lay off more than 1,000 employees across several states, including Minnesota. The telecommunications giant confirmed that the job cuts will affect various locations in Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and notably, 330 jobs in Rochester, Minnesota.

Hundreds are being laid off by a massive company in Minnesota

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Hill

Former President Trump and President Biden seemed to be sharing similar messages on Sunday. Just minutes after Biden finished remarks on the attempt on Trump’s life the day prior, Trump posted “UNITE AMERICA!” to his Truth Social account. A gunman fired shots into a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The former president…

Trump follows Biden remarks with 2-word post

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Here's what you should avoid during your next trip to the grocery store

Popular Condiment Recalled Across Minnesota Poses Risk Of 'Fatal Infection'

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from late afternoon into the evening hours across the Northern Plains. The most significant threats include damaging winds and large hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Likely; Northern Plains; July 14, 2024

Pennsylvania State

Video footage shows a gunman who opened fire at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on a roof. The FBI says it is treating the incident as an assassination attempt. One bystander was killed in the shooting and two others were critically injured, police said.

Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

Minneapolis, MN

Walking into Dave the Pie Guy in Minneapolis feels like stepping into a warm hug on a chilly Minnesota day. The aroma of freshly baked pies fills the air, mingling with the hum of friendly conversation and the clinking of coffee cups. Dave, the cheerful mastermind behind the counter, greets...

The Homemade Pies At This Tiny Minnesota Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Dream About Them For Weeks

CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in northeast Minneapolis Sunday night.It happened on the 2500 block of Central Avenue Northeast around 9:45 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.Police found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound at the scene. He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare, where he later died.Two other people with gunshot wounds were found about 2 miles away in a vehicle that had left the scene, police said. The man and woman were both taken to Hennepin Healthcare, but are expected to survive.The shooting stemmed from "an altercation between several individuals who were known to each other," police said.Officers arrested two women in connection to the shooting.


1 killed, 2 hurt in northeast Minneapolis shooting

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

East Bethel, MN

Craving a mouthwatering BBQ experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight?. Look no further than an unexpected gem in East Bethel. Known for its Memphis-style smoked meats, Smokey’s Pub N’ Grill has quickly become a favorite among Minnesota locals. Each visit promises not only delicious...

This Memphis-Style BBQ Joint In Minnesota Has The Best Smoked Meats In The Midwest

The absolute best hospital in Minnesota revealed below!

4 Minnesota Hospitals Named Among The 'Best Hospitals' In The US

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Granite Falls, MN

The Independent

A man who was accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at a Minnesota college for three days while raping, beating and waterboarding her has reached a plea deal that calls for a sentence of up to 7 1/2 years.Keanu Avery Labatte, 20, of Granite Falls, pleaded guilty Friday to an amended charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He admitted to choking and sexually assaulting the woman in her room at St. Catherine University in September. In return, prosecutors agreed to dismiss four other charges, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.His attorney, Thomas Beito, said Labatte admitted...

Man who ‘held his girlfriend in his Minnesota college dorm room for days as he raped and tortured her’ gets plea deal

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Douglas, GA

A 24-year-old man is currently in custody following an alleged physical altercation with his 16-year-old brother and threats to kill his stepfather. According to a copy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 25, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Paul Cady Road.

Douglas Man in Custody After Altercation with Brother and Allegedly Threatening Stepfather

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Hero dad found dead after Mississippi River search near Elk River

ELK RIVER, Minn. (FOX 9) - The body of a father who went missing in the Mississippi River near Elk River, Minn. on Friday, after rescuing...

Hero dad found dead after Mississippi River search near Elk River

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