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Driver shot by law enforcement in northwestern Minnesota pursuit expected to survive, officials say
A driver is in the hospital after being shot by law enforcement following a pursuit in northwestern Minnesota Monday morning, according to officials.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the pursuit happened around 10 a.m. and ended on County Road 9 west of the intersection at 350th Avenue Southwest. That’s when the driver was shot in the leg by law enforcement.
It’s unknown how many officers shot at the driver or how many times they were shot.
The driver is now at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with an injury that is not considered fatal.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension responded to the scene and is investigating the use of force.
Other agencies that responded to the pursuit include Crookston police, U.S. Border Patrol, Minnesota State Patrol, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Crookston Area Ambulance.
A portion of County Road 9 near the scene of the incident was closed to traffic for hours on Monday.
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The common loon, Minnesota’s state bird, is more closely related to a penguin than a duck.
Despite loons predominantly living in the northern hemisphere and penguins mostly living in the southern hemisphere, researchers consider them to be genetic cousins. Taxonomic analyses placed them in an evolutionary cluster tracing back 40 million to 50 million years ago, along with herons and pelicans.
While loons and ducks share habitat on Minnesota lakes, they aren’t close relatives. Ducks are closer cousins to geese and swans.
After sharing a common ancestor, penguins and loons developed distinct characteristics. Loons can fly, but struggle to move on land; penguins can’t fly, but waddle on land. Penguins use flipper-like wings to swim; loons use webbed feet for underwater propulsion.
They have some similar features, however, including dense bones to help dive underwater and their tuxedo coloring.
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Minnesota United, the Liberia Lone Star National Football Team and SARX today announced that the international friendly against the Liberia National Team, scheduled for July 26, 2026, has been canceled.
While we were looking forward to welcoming the Liberia National Team and celebrating the strong ties between Minnesota’s Liberian community and our club, circumstances outside of our control have made it necessary to cancel the match. We appreciate the understanding of our supporters and wish the Liberia National Team all the best.
Fans who purchased tickets to the match will be refunded within approximately 3-10 business days.
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