J.C. Penney To Close Eight MN Locations: Patch PM

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

Minnesota Weather: Weekend Forecast

High pressure will drift over the area Saturday, bringing fair and dry weather.

J.C. Penney To Close Eight MN Locations, Including Faribault

Approximately 5,000 positions nationwide will be impacted by the store closures, most of which will occur in June.

Large Influx Of Wind Farms Coming To Minnesota

Xcel Energy has announced plans for one of the nation’s largest wind energy investments.

Convicted Sex Offender Strikes Again: Stillwater Police

Stillwater police say a convicted sex offender has had sexual contact with another child.

Man Attempts To Lure 16-Year-Old Girl In Apple Valley: Police

A 16-year-old girl told police that a man tried to lure her into his vehicle while she was walking in Apple Valley.

DNR Discovers Invasive Silver Carp In St. Croix River

The silver carp caught on the St. Croix was 33 inches long and weighed 13 pounds.

ALDI To Open Second Burnsville Location

The grocery store's first 100 customers will receive a golden ticket, each containing ALDI gift cards of various amounts.

Patch Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Beauty And The Beast,' 'T2 Trainspotting' And More

• What's more refreshing than the start of spring? Emma Watson as Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" of course.

Also worth a read:

Also worth a read:

• Former White House Chief Of Staff Visits Stillwater High School
• Paulsen Backs American Health Care Act
• Rosemount Approves Liquor License For Chipotle
• H&M To Open Maple Grove Store
• Minnesota Vikings Sign New Running Back
• Police Officer Kicked Suspect In Head, Causing Brain Injury: Charges

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