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Motorcyclist dies a week after crashing into State Patrol squad car while fleeing capture in Minneapolis

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Motorcyclist dies a week after crashing into State Patrol squad car while fleeing capture in Minneapolis


A motorcyclist who was speeding from law enforcement a week ago in Minneapolis and crashed into a police squad car has died, officials said Friday.

The motorcyclist, identified earlier by HCMC as 24-year-old Dante Anthony Bjorklund, of Richfield, hit a stationary State Patrol vehicle late in the afternoon on June 14, the Minneapolis Police Department said.

While police disclosed that Bjorklund succumbed to his injuries, they did not say when he died.

Meggan Bjorklund said her son has donated organs to benefit four people, according to an online fundraising effort.

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Police spokesman Brian Feintech said the motorcyclist was being pursued on Minneapolis highways, but the chase was called off once he entered residential streets in south Minneapolis.

Police did not say why the patrol began chasing the motorcycle, but emergency dispatch audio following the crash indicated the motorcycle was traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour.

A patrol helicopter tracked the motorcycle until it crashed into the stationary patrol squad with its emergency lights activated at the intersection of S. Cedar Avenue and E. 51st Street, Feintech said.

Minneapolis police are leading the investigation into the crash, while the patrol is reviewing the circumstances of the pursuit.

Star Tribune staff writer Louis Krauss contributed to this story.

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Cantus vocal ensemble takes on Dolly Parton hits

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Cantus vocal ensemble takes on Dolly Parton hits


Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis. 



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Motorcyclist seriously injured in north Minneapolis hit-and-run

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Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.

The crash happened near Oliver Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North just before 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.

Investigators say an SUV struck another vehicle, which then collided with a motorcyclist. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene.

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The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

No arrests have been made as of Tuesday night.



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Medicaid fraudster still owes $1.7M in restitution

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Medicaid fraudster still owes .7M in restitution


A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.



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