Snapped Power Line Causes Electrical Fire in Orono: Patch PM

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

About 2,000 DWI Arrests in Minnesota Since Nov. 23: Report

Approximately 2,000 people have been arrested for DWI since Nov. 23, according to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.

Watch: Snapped Power Line Causes Electrical Fire in Orono

A snapped power line caused a serious fire in the Twin Cities Sunday that illuminated the street with sparks and an electrical blaze.

2016 Was Wettest Year on Record for Twin Cities

It's official, 2016 will go down as the wettest year in the Twin Cities since records began back in 1871.

1 Rescued After Car Falls Down Mississippi River Embankment

One person was rescued Tuesday morning after a car left the road and fell towards the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Minnesota State Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle

The Minnesota State Patrol have had a lot of close encounters with eagles this year.

Two People Forced to Run When Car Loses Control on I-94

Video shows how two people involved in a crash had to run for their lives when a passing car lost control on Interstate 94 in Saint Paul.

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• Eagan's New Tower Does More than Just Look Pretty
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Images via Chisago County Sheriff, Orono Police Department