Creepy Clown Craze in Minnesota Continues: Patch PM

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

• 7-Year-Old Killed While Crossing Road to Get on School Bus: Minnesota State Patrol

A 7-year-old was killed Thursday morning after he was struck on Highway 59 while crossing the road to board a school bus.

• Future Unclear for Washington County's Historic Courthouse

The building at Pine and Third streets in Stillwater was completed in 1870, and was the seat of county business for more than a century.

• Minnesota Mall Stabbing: Officials Release Video of Attack, Say Suspect Showed New Interest in Islam

Officials say the suspect in the Minnesota mall stabbing became interested in Islam in the months leading up to the attack.

• Iowa Football at Minnesota: Everything You Need To Know

Kickoff time, TV, point spread, tickets, parking, traffic and more.

• Twin Cities Teen May Face Charges After Clown Stunt, Police Say

A teenage girl may face charges after police say she created a Facebook page titled “Kroacky Klown” and threatened local communities.

Also worth a read:

• Creepy Clown Craze: Farmington Police Respond to 'Bobo the Friendly Clown'
• Burnsville House Candidate Charged for Domestic Assault by Strangulation
• After Six Months Alone in Eagan Woods, Dog Is Reunited with Family
• Four Minnesotans Indicted After Feds Bust Alleged International Sex Ring
• Mall of America Will Close Thanksgiving Day
• U of M College Republicans' 'Build The Wall' Painting Vandalized
• Woodbury Woman Told Police She Was Abducted By Aliens

Did you miss Wednesday’s Patch PM? Read it here.

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