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December 6, 2021
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New Brighton bicyclist killed by private snowplow

A New Year's Day bike ride turned tragic in Fridley Sunday morning. A 46-year-old New Brighton man was killed after he collided with a privately-owned snowplow in Anoka County. WCCO reports it was dark outside and the victim's bike didn't have any lights. His name has not been released. No one is in custody.
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A New Year's Day bike ride turned tragic in Fridley Sunday morning. A 46-year-old New Brighton man was killed after he collided with a privately-owned snowplow in Anoka County. WCCO reports it was dark outside and the victim's bike didn't have any lights. His name has not been released. No one is in custody.

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