Minnesota Colleges Among Nation's Best: Patch PM

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

• Minnesota Colleges Among Nation's Best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Rankings

The much-anticipated annual college rankings were released Tuesday. Several Minnesota schools rank high in the new list for 2017.

• Minnesota Sees Huge Drop in Number of Uninsured Residents

Minnesota has the fifth lowest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation, according to new census data.

• Teen Who Caused Fatal Car Crash Ordered to Speak About Distracted Driving

Christopher J. Schneider, 19, blew a stop sign and t-boned another car, killing the driver and passenger.

• Terri Bonoff Goes After Donald Trump in First Campaign Ad

In her first ad of 2016, 3rd District Congressional Candidate Terri Bonoff didn't mention her opponent but did go after Donald Trump.

• Man Charged with Stealing 8 iPhones from Woodbury Walmart

Employees of the Walmart in Woodbury said the value of the phones were $549 each, for a total loss of $4,392.

• Eleanor Rynda, Duluth Track Coach and Pioneer of Women's Sports, Dies at 83

Minnesota's Eleanor Rynda was the first woman in the country to coach a collegiate men’s track and cross country team.

Also worth a read:

• Court Dismisses DFL Lawsuit to Remove Donald Trump from Ballot
• Minnesota Will See Fall Weather This Week
• U of M Student Critical After Falling Off FloCo Apartments Balcony
• Minnesota Named 2nd Happiest State in America
• Star Tribune's 'C.J.' Takes Aim at KARE 11 Anchor, Later Apologizes

Did you miss Monday’s Patch PM? Read it here.

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