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Tick Explosion Threatens Minnesota Residents: Experts Warn of Increased Risk

Springtime in Minnesota is usually a welcome sight after a long, cold winter. However, this year, residents are facing a different kind of threat – a potential “tick explosion.” Experts are cautioning about the increased risk of encounters with these blood-sucking parasites due to the warm weather experienced over the winter months. The presence of these disease-carrying ticks not only poses a risk of Lyme disease but also a potential for developing an allergy to …

Tick Explosion Threatens Minnesota Residents: Experts Sound Alarm on Rising Risk of Lyme Disease

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a looming threat is on the horizon as experts warn of a potential “tick explosion” this year. The warm weather during winter has set the stage for an increase in tick activity, raising concerns among residents and health officials. This news comes as a somber reminder of the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, which can have long-lasting impacts on individuals. Beyond the well-known dangers of Lyme disease, there …

Tick Explosion Expected in Minnesota: Prepare for Increased Risk this Season

Spring has arrived in Minnesota, bringing with it the promise of warmer weather and outdoor activities for families and pets. However, as more people venture outside, they need to be aware of the presence of ticks in the area. Tick season in Minnesota began as early as February this year, with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District reporting a deer tick found in Dakota County on February 5. According to Alex Carlson, a spokesperson for the …

Violent Minnesota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Casino Attack

Minneapolis, Minnesota – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to federal prison for a violent assault that took place at one of the state’s casinos, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred last Spring, involved 55-year-old Shawn Rene Lussier from Red Lake. Court documents revealed that Lussier repeatedly punched and kicked a victim in a hotel room, causing a one-inch laceration to the victim’s scalp that required …

DNA Sample Revives 1975 Murder Investigation of JoAnn Bontjes in Minnesota

FAIRMONT, MINNESOTA – A breakthrough in the cold case of a 1975 murder has brought new hope to solving the brutal killing of 21-year-old JoAnn Bontjes. A recent discovery of an unknown DNA sample found at the scene of the crime has reignited the investigation, nearly 50 years later. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Jeff Markquart, announced the new development on Thursday, revealing that the DNA sample has been submitted to the …

Minnesota DPS Reveals Details of Shannon Gooden’s Deadly Shooting Spree

ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released new details about a deadly shooting in Burnsville that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic. According to officials, the shooter, identified as 38-year-old Shannon Gooden, fired more than 100 rifle rounds at law enforcement. The incident began when officers responded to a call at Gooden’s home just before 2 a.m. Gooden initially claimed to be unarmed and said …

Minnesota Man Kills Three First Responders and Himself in Tragic Standoff Event

BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA – The man responsible for the tragic deaths of three first responders in Burnsville, Minnesota, committed suicide during a lengthy standoff, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The Medical Examiner of Hennepin, Dakota, and Scott Counties released a report on Tuesday morning, confirming that 38-year-old Shannon Cortez Gooden died by suicide from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred after Gooden engaged in a standoff with law enforcement, resulting in the …

Minnesota Man Kills 2 Police Officers, Paramedic At Domestic Disturbance Call After Losing Rights to Own Guns

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – A tragic incident unfolded in a Minneapolis suburb as a man, who was already prohibited from owning firearms, opened fire on first responders in Burnsville. The shooter, identified as Shannon Gooden, killed two police officers and a firefighter paramedic during a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the 38-year-old Gooden was involved in a contentious dispute with the mother of …

Minnesota Gunman Kills 2 Cops and Paramedic in Standoff梁slain while Protecting Children

Burnsville, Minnesota – The wife of one of the three first responders killed by a Minnesota gunman during a multi-hour armed standoff early Sunday said she knew immediately that her husband was dead when a police cruiser pulled up to the family home later that morning. Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita said she is heartbroken after Burnsville officer Paul Elmstrand – her high school sweetheart and father of her two children, a 2-year-old and 5-month-old – was slain …

Minnesota First Responders Honored in Emotional Vigil After Tragic Incident

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – A solemn vigil took place on Sunday evening to honor the three first responders who tragically lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in Minnesota. The community gathered to pay their respects as the deceased were transported in a moving convoy from a hospital in downtown Minneapolis to the Minnetonka medical examiner’s office. Law enforcement officers stood in a solemn salute as the caskets, draped in American flags, were carried into …