City Loses Power After Texting Driver Hits Utility Pole: Patch PM

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

• The Jacob Wetterling Story: Missing Kids Today (Part 5 in a 5-Part Series)

The search for Jacob Wetterling is over, but there are still millions of missing kids around the world

• West Saint Paul Loses Power After Texting Driver Hits Utility Pole: Police

A portion of West Saint Paul lost power Tuesday afternoon after a texting motorist struck a utility pole, according to police.

• Entry to Minnesota State Parks Will Be Free on Black Friday

Want to skip the chaos at the malls on Black Friday? Entry fees at all Minnesota state parks will be waived the day after Thanksgiving.

• North Dakota Requests Help From Twin Cities Law Enforcement

Twin Cities law enforcement agencies are in North Dakota as state officials engage in a property fight with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

• State of the Race: Who's Leading Minnesota's Congressional Campaigns?

Leaning Republican, leaning Democrat, or toss up: Where do Minnesota's competitive congressional races stand 14 days out from Election Day?

• Minnesota Department of Corrections Names New Stillwater State Prison Warden

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has appointed a new warden to take over the Stillwater state prison after firing Steve Hammer.

Also worth a read:

• The Jacob Wetterling Story: What Went Wrong (Part 1 in a 5-Part Series)
• Department of Corrections Fires Stillwater Prison Warden
• Jamar Clark: No Discipline for Officers in Fatal Shooting
• Highway 610 Opens in Maple Grove
• Minnesota Lynx Coach Sends Blistering Message to WNBA about Officiating
• Controversy Continues for Mendota Heights Police Department
• Oakdale 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Hopkins 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Eagan 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Burnsville 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Mendota Heights 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

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