🌱 How a late-night crash turned into felony charges in West St. Paul
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In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night crash turned into felony charges in West St. Paul
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 65.
- Monday: Strong thunderstorms, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Charged With Felony Fleeing After Alleged DWI Crash Into Light Pole in West Saint Paul (limitless-news.com) — Police say a 23-year-old driver crashed into a light pole in West St. Paul late Thursday, then allegedly fled before stopping after a short high-speed pursuit. He’s now charged in Dakota County with felony fleeing and second-degree DWI, with a blood sample pending analysis and prior DWI convictions noted in court records. 
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- Minnesota Kids Could Be Locked Out Of Social Media Without Parent OK (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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