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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Stop Sticks Lead To Fatal Crash During Police Chase
Read the full story on The Auto Wire A simple device, Stop Sticks, didn't just end this police chase in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, it ended three lives. The Stop Sticks weren't actually directly responsible for the suspects' death in this case – that dishonor is on the shoulders of the driver who kept pushing the crossover after the tires were chase began when a sergeant noticed the crossover behaving suspiciously. Trying to pull it over, the suspect driver decided to take off instead. It wasn't long before the vehicle was going over 100 mph on city streets, which could easily have resulted in killing innocent bystanders. By their very nature, things happen quickly during high-speed police chases. While it's easy for everyone to sit around and watch the footage online in the comfort of their home, the reality is cops often have to make split-second decisions where life and death hang in the balance. In this case, police relied on their training, deploying Stop Sticks instead of doing a high-speed PIT maneuver since the latter is incredibly risky. But even playing it 'safe' doesn't mean there are any guarantees of true safety. After running over the Stop Sticks, the suspect driver just pushes the mediocre crossover harder. Coming to a bend in the road, the metal wheel rims don't react like inflated tires, numbing the handling and resulting in the vehicle leaving the road, hitting a tree, and turning into a fireball. As police show up on the crash scene, you can see the crossover hit the massive tree trunk head-on. Officers draw their sidearms while approaching the mangled vehicle, because sadly even after bad crashes some criminals will ambush cops. But there's nobody living in the vehicle to do anything. The roof is caved in, the front end is obliterated, and the occupants are pinned inside. It was a senseless end to three lives, which is why just pulling over and talking to police is always the better choice. Image via Midwest Crime/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gateway Fiber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Launches High-Speed Internet Service in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn., July 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber marked a significant milestone with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24, officially launching its high-speed fiber internet service for Cottage Grove residents and businesses. The event, attended by community leaders, residents, business owners, and Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce members, reinforced Gateway Fiber's commitment to bringing next-generation connectivity and community partnership to the area. Cottage Grove becomes the first St. Paul area community to receive Gateway Fiber's 100% fiber-optic internet service, marking a major expansion in the company's Minneapolis metro footprint. This milestone follows the City of Cottage Grove's Request for Proposal (RFP) process, in which Gateway Fiber was selected to design, construct, and deploy state-of-the-art fiber optic infrastructure throughout the community. "Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony is more than just the launch of service," said John Meyer, Chief Customer Officer at Gateway Fiber. "It's a celebration of Cottage Grove's digital future. We're proud to invest in this community and provide fast, reliable internet that empowers families, businesses, and schools." The ceremony at Oakwood Park, which was hosted in collaboration with the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed guests to learn about Gateway Fiber's offerings, connect with company representatives, and enjoy refreshments in the community setting. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of fiber internet with the Gateway team and local ambassadors. The expansion of Gateway's network will benefit residents and businesses with access to a new 100% fiber-optic network, delivering reliable, multi-gig symmetrical internet speeds far superior to cable, 5G, or telephone-based internet. Gateway Fiber's network offers symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, enabling seamless remote work, online learning, streaming, and gaming. Gateway Fiber provides simple, flat-rate, month-to-month pricing with no fees, installation charges, or surprise rate hikes. The company also provides whole-home Wi-Fi and outstanding customer service, with ratings nearly 70 points higher than the industry average. Expanding services into Cottage Grove continues Gateway Fiber's commitment to investing in Minnesota by creating local jobs and supporting the local area, following recent launches in communities such as Shoreview, Plymouth, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. About Gateway Fiber Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact communities through a better internet. As data requirements for residences and businesses continue to expand, Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform to serve this critical unmet need. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. In February, Gateway Fiber announced a strategic merger with E-Rate leader WANRack and its residential subsidiary, KWIKOM Communications. The merger creates a more powerful, scalable organization with enhanced growth opportunities for its employees, while expanding the combined organization's offerings to meet the diverse internet needs of commercial, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and enterprise clients. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts For more information, press only: David WorkmanPR & Communications Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBS News
17-07-2025
- CBS News
Woman fatally ejected in Cottage Grove crash was unbelted, state patrol says
A 43-year-old woman was killed late Wednesday afternoon in a crash in the east Twin Cities metro, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. in Cottage Grove at Highway 61 and Kingsborough Trail, just north of the Mississippi River. The state patrol says the victim, from Hastings, wasn't wearing a seat belt when her southbound SUV collided with a sedan at the intersection. The crash caused the SUV to roll, ejecting the victim. The driver of the sedan, a 22-year-old Cottage Grove woman, was not hurt. The state patrol is still investigating, and says alcohol wasn't a factor in this crash. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says as of Wednesday, there have been 177 traffic deaths in the state.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
2 Minnesotans win lottery over weekend, including $1M Powerball ticket
Two Minnesota Lottery players have cause for celebration after purchasing winning tickets, one of them worth $1 million, in the Twin Cities this weekend. A Powerball ticket purchased at the Cottage Grove Holiday, located at 6921 Pine Arbor Dr., matched the first five winning numbers for Saturday's drawing, according to the Minnesota Lottery. The winning Powerball numbers were 3-16-32-52-62 and the Powerball was 24. Additionally, the Minnesota Lottery says a North 5 ticket worth nearly $100,000 was sold at the Holiday Stationstore in Shakopee for the Friday drawing. Those winning numbers were 4-20-26-30-33. Both Holidays will receive a bonus for selling the winning tickets. The store in Cottage Grove earned $5,000 and the Holiday in Shakopee earned $995. The winners must claim their winnings at the Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville, as is required for prizes above $50,000. They will not be publicly identified unless they choose to be. Winners have one year to claim their prizes and are encouraged to call ahead to check hours and make an appointment. The Powerball jackpot for Monday is an estimated $128 million, while North 5's jackpot is estimated to be $29,000. Minnesotans voted overwhelmingly last November to approve a ballot measure to allow the state to continue using lottery money to protect the environment. In January, Gov. Tim Walz approved $1.2 million of those funds to go towards avian influenza research.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Cottage Grove man arrested for allegedly encouraging child sex abuse
A 61-year-old man from Cottage Grove was arrested on June 19 for allegedly possessing sexually explicit images of children, according to the Cottage Grove Police Department. The man was arrested at his home at 12:30 p.m. June 19, police said. Police said the man was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation conducted by police with assistance from the Lane County Sheriff's Office and FBI. A search warrant had previously been executed at his house prior to his arrest, police said. The man faces charges of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree, encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree, and possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the first degree. He faces 88 counts on each of the charges. The man was in custody at the Lane County Jail as of June 19. It was not immediately clear when he would be arraigned on the charges. Samantha Pierotti is the food, drinks and "things to do" reporter for The Register-Guard. With tips on restaurants and local happenings, you can reach her via email at spierotti@ This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Cottage Grove man arrested for allegedly encouraging child sex abuse
