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2016 in Review: Most Popular Stories on Minnesota Patch
From Cecil the lion to a hidden drug operation to Jacob Wetterling, here's a look back at the popular stories on Minnesota Patch in 2016.
Minnesota saw an eventful 2016, from Cecil the lion to the end of the Jacob Wetterling case. Here's a look back at the Minnesota Patch stories you showed the most interest in 2016:
Vikings Place Teddy Bridgewater on Injured Reserve, Re-Sign QB Brad Sorensen
The Vikings made the roster moves after it became clear that Teddy Bridgewater would not be able to return this season.
PHOTOS: Maple Grove Saw Nearly 10 Inches of Rain in 1 Night
Snowplows were used to push rainwater off Interstate 94 in Maple Grove last night.
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VIDEO: The First-Ever 'SKOL Chant' at Sunday's Vikings Game
The SKOL Chant is a modified version of the “Vikings War Chant” that was popularized by the Icelandic National Soccer Team.
Facebook Video of Man's Dying Moments Shocks Country After Police Shooting
Millions have seen a Facebook video of a bloody Philando Castile's moaning and dying. He was shot reaching for his wallet in a traffic stop.
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Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter
A second-degree manslaughter charge has been filed against Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile.
PHOTOS: Cannon River Continues to Rise, Carleton College Flooded
Photos and video show the toll recent flooding and rising river levels are taking on the Northfield community.
Feds: Mexican Restaurant Chain in Twin Cities Hid Large Drug Operation
Court documents allege restaurants in Eagan, Long Lake, and Lakeville acted as fronts for marijuana, cocaine, and meth trafficking.
Toddler Survives 'Horrific' Hanging Attempt at Day Care
The suspect, a day care worker, later threatened to jump from a freeway overpass before she was arrested.
Jacob Wetterling's Murderer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
"I’m truly sorry for the evil acts," Danny Heinrich, the confessed murderer of Jacob Wetterling, said in court Monday.
After Pearl Harbor Attack Separated Them, Two Minnesota Brothers Will Rest Together Wednesday
Twin brothers served in the Navy during World War II. One died at Pearl Harbor while the other survived. On Wednesday, they'll reunite.
Jacob Wetterling Remains Found in Paynesville After 27 Years
The remains were recovered in the tree line of an organic farm off Stearns County Road 85.
The Jacob Wetterling Story: What Went Wrong (Part 1 in a 5-Part Series)
Why did it take investigators nearly 27 years to find out what happened to Jacob Wetterling?
Watch: Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Block Elevators at Wells Fargo in Minneapolis
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters entered Wells Fargo's Minneapolis offices Thursday and began blocking employees on their way to work.
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.
Traverse Co. Seeks Info on Driver of Golf Course Donuts
Authorities say the incident caused "devastating" damage to the course.
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