Maple Grove Woman Comes Up with 'New Excuse' For Speeding: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

Maple Grove Woman Comes Up with 'New Excuse' For Speeding

The Minnesota State Patrol has heard almost every excuse in the book, but a woman from Maple Grove came up with one they'd never before.

'The Cops Took All Our Weed Last Night': Juveniles in Woodbury Deny Marijuana Possession

A day after receiving citations for possession, juveniles admitted to having an e-cigarette but said they had no marijuana left.

Dakota County Not Involved with Dakota Access Pipeline: Sheriff

People as far away as Australia mistakenly thought Dakota County was involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline, Sheriff Tim Lesliewe said.

Maple Grove Student 'Scapegoated' in Racist Graffiti Case: Attorney

Attorney Andrea Jepsen said she will represent a Maple Grove student suspected for graffiti in a case against the Osseo School District.

Employee Who Caused Cargill $25 Million in Losses Admits to Stealing

An ex-employee admitted in federal court to stealing $3.1 million from Minnesota-based Cargill and causing at least $25 million in losses.

After Closing on Thanksgiving, Mall of America Sees Busiest Day on Record

After closing on Thanksgiving for the first time in years, Mall of America officials reported the busiest day on record Friday.

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