Republican Official Faces Felonies for 23 Marijuana Plants in MN Home: Patch PM

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

Republican Party Official Arrested After MPLS Police Allegedly Find 23 Marijuana Plants in Home

A Republican Party official has been charged with two felonies after police say they found marijuana growing in his home in Minneapolis.

Hastings Judicial Center Locked Down Following Gun Claims

A government complex in Hastings was locked down Thursday while authorities searched for a man who yelled about having a gun.

Dangerous Drunk Driving Stories Recorded During Minnesota's Extra DWI Enforcement

Driving into a garage, hitting a squad car, and two drunk drivers in one vehicle were some of the incidents seen during extra enforcement.

Woman in Labor Drove Stolen Vehicle with 7 Children, Some with Mouths Taped Shut: Ramsey Police

Police say a traffic stop lead to a stolen vehicle with seven children inside, some with taped mouths, being driven by a woman in labor.

Judge Throws Out Riot Charges in I-94 Philando Castile Protests

The ruling is sure to disappoint Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who called the alleged violence that shut down Interstate 94 "shameful."

Minnesota Weather: Arctic Blast Returns, Followed by Thaw

Arctic high pressure will settle in the Twin Cities Thursday night with low temperatures well below zero.

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