State officials say half of the more than 4,000 children killed or hurt in car crashes over the last five years weren't properly restrained.
Police claim the man, who had allegedly been experiencing a mental health crisis, was armed with a knife.
The other drive involved in the crash, a 75-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries.
The crash occurred in Lake Lillian Saturday night.
Responders were called to the scene early Sunday morning.
Employees called police saying the children were stealing goods from the store.
Police and fire crews responded to the fire just before 9 a.m. Saturday.
There have been reports of disabled traffic lights and issues at local businesses.
Crockett made the comments in a 2020 radio interview following a ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Gender Justice, the advocacy group that brought about the lawsuit, says it will appeal the decision.
Nearby properties are being evacuated.
Anoka's Adam Madsen was killed in the crash.
Don't worry – it's bringing the chicken to its nearby BBQ joint.
Authorities say seven people have been killed in car crashes over the weekend. WCCO reports the people died in five separate accidents around the state. Several other people in those incidents were injured.
Highway patrol officials say the five members of a Minnesota family killed in a crash in Kansas were not wearing seatbelts. At least two of the other 13 people in the vehicle were wearing restraints. A 17-year-old member of the family from Jordan, Minnesota was at the wheel at the time of the crash.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says eight of the first 10 people killed in traffic accidents so far this year were not wearing their seat belts. The department also reports that only 20 percent of the 23 people killed in December were buckled-up. Between 2008-2010, about 45 percent of occupants killed were properly using their seat belts.
Five children were injured after an SUV rear-ended a school bus in Rushford, Minn, about 20 miles south of Winona. The school bus with about 25 children on board was dropping off students on Highway 43 around 4 p.m. Friday. The SUV, driven by 53-year-old Brian Moore of Winona, crashed into the back of the bus.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists that DWI patrols will be on the lookout for Halloween partiers this weekend. To get its point across, the DPS has created radio spots and a Public Service Announcement that features real law enforcement in-car camera video of costumed DWI offenders.
The 38-year-old man arrested after a fatal crash in Starbuck, Minn., had a blood alcohol content of .351, according to a criminal complaint. The crash critically injured Southwest Minnesota State basketball coach Brad Bigler and killed his 5-month-old son.
Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, took out a restraining order against former boyfriend and McLeod County Republican Party Chairman Eric Harpel after he "stalked" her, made threats, and sent "lewd" emails, according to a petition filed in Douglas County. He denies the accusations, calling one "absurd."
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