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NFL star Khyree Jackson’s wrecked car is pictured for the first time after Minnesota Vikings player was killed in crash in Maryland

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July 7, 2024

NFL star Khyree Jackson’s wrecked car is pictured for the first time after Minnesota Vikings player was killed in crash in Maryland

A picture has emerged of the completely wrecked Dodge Charger that was carrying Minnesota Vikings player Khyree Jackson and two others when they tragically died in a car crash.

Jackson, 24, was killed along with former high school teammates Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, and Isaiah Hazel, 23, in a three-car accident in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

His mother, Ebbony Jackson, confirmed the news to TMZ on Saturday, saying she received a call about his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Jackson and Hazel were both pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services, Maryland Police said. Meanwhile, Lytton was transported to hospital where he later died.

Images show the completely disfigured and squashed Charger being taken away from the scene by a tow truck. The flattened vehicle appears to have had its back part completely torn off.

NFL star Khyree Jackson’s wrecked car has been pictured for the first time after his death

Minnesota Vikings draftee Khyree Jackson died in a car accident at the young age of 24

The accident occurred at around 3am ET Saturday when a woman, identified as Cori Clingman, driving a silver Infinity attempted to change lanes on Route 4 at a high speed, police believe.

She struck the Dodge Charger, driven by Hazel and carrying Jackson and Lytton, which collided with another vehicle causing the Dodge to careen off the road, hitting multiple tree stops before eventually coming to a stop.

Clingman had two other passengers in her vehicle at the time of the crash, while the other driver was the only occupant of his Chevrolet. No one else was injured in the accident.

Maryland police have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, believing alcohol may have been involved.

Hazel played at Maryland and Charlotte, while Lytton played at Florida State and Penn State.

Cornerback Jackson’s shock death comes just under three months since he was selected by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota took Jackson with the 108th overall pick in the fourth round, following his collegiate career for both the Oregon Ducks and Alabama Crimson Tide.

He was in consideration to be a starter for the Vikings for the upcoming NFL season.

His former high school teammates Anthony Lytton Jr. (L) and Isaiah Hazel (R) also died

Jackson is pictured with quarterback and fellow draftee JJ McCarthy at rookie camp in May

The Vikings, owners Mark and Zygi Wilf and head coach Kevin O’Connell all paid moving tributes to Jackson on Saturday – with the franchise admitting they are ‘devastated’.

The team’s statement read: ‘We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.

‘While we work to gather more information, we have spoken to Khyree’s family and offered the support of the Minnesota Vikings.

‘We have also communicated the news to Vikings players, coaches and staff and have offered counseling for those who need emotional support.

‘Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.’

Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf added: ‘We are deeply saddened by the news of Khyree’s passing.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell admitted he was ‘at a loss for words’ after the news broke

‘Khyree had an extremely bright future ahead of him as a player, and it was clear he was dedicated to being a tremendous person who made a positive difference in people’s lives.

‘We are thinking about Khyree’s family and friends and all members of the Minnesota Vikings following this devastating loss.’

‘I am absolutely crushed by this news. Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team,’ added Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.

‘His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.

‘In our short time together, it was evident Khyree was going to develop into a tremendous professional football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him.

‘I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.’

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Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday, Dec. 28

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December 29, 2024

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Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday, Dec. 28

• Mankato East 81, Alexandria 77, OT

• Martin Luther/GHEC/Truman 63, United South Central 45

• Minnesota Valley Lutheran 74, Mankato Loyola 66

• Moorhead 84, Fargo Shanley (N.D.) 48

• Mountain Iron-Buhl 49, Hillcrest Lutheran 39

• Nashwauk-Keewatin 63, Chisholm 55

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Former Minnesota Senate leader Kari Dziedzic passes away

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December 28, 2024

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Former Minnesota Senate leader Kari Dziedzic passes away

House furthers push to require insurance coverage for cancer patients who need wigs

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Minnesota DFL Senate leader Kari Dziedzic passed away Friday after a long battle with caner.

Her family released a statement on Saturday saying Dziedzic “entered eternal life surrounded by her family” and “Kari will be remembered by her family and those she served for her enthusiastic and humble leadership, which inspired all who knew her. She had a heart of gold, willing to go to any measure to help those she loved.”

Dziedzic stepped down as the Minnesota Senate Majority leader in Feb. of this year, after learning her cancer had returned. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in early 2023.

Dziedzic’s personal health struggles prompted a policy proposal: Health insurance should cover wigs for cancer patients. Her bill requires insurance coverage with a doctor’s prescription for wigs up to $1,000 per year. The bill is set to go into effect on Jan. 1.

Dziedzic was tapped to take over the DFL leadership role after they secured a one-seat majority in the senate in 2022. During the 2023 session, under her leadership, legislators swiftly passed laws codifying abortion rights, securing school meals for Minnesota students and expanding voting rights for prior felons.

Dziedzic is survived by her mother, five siblings and their spouses and her nieces and nephews. Her family is requesting privacy at this time.

Note: The above video originally aired in March 2024.

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says legislative session will have 'a lot going on'

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December 28, 2024

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says legislative session will have 'a lot going on'

EAST GRAND FORKS — As Minnesota lawmakers head into their legislative session, working to pass the next state budget likely will be the biggest item on their agenda, according to Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson.

“Especially if we start off slow with these court cases, I’m not planning a vacation in June,” said Johnson, a Republican from East Grand Forks. “There are a lot of needs in this state — not just in my district but across the state — but given the issues with the budget right now … there’s going to be a lot going on down in St. Paul.”

The Legislature convenes Jan. 14 for its 94th session. The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party has a one-seat majority in the Senate, and the House of Representatives is expected to be tied at 67. While a

power-sharing agreement — with both DFL and Republican chairs

on all committees — has been discussed, two ongoing court cases mean unknowns remain on final majorities.

“We don’t know when those are going to be resolved,” Johnson said. “The House might be in a little bit of limbo trying to figure out who’s going to be leading.”

Two cases — one

regarding discarded ballots in a close representative race in Shakopee

and another challenging the residency of a Roseville representative — are working their way through Minnesota court.

If a DFL-Republican tie does end up being the case on Jan. 14, there’s legal and constitutional ambiguity about whether co-speakers of the House could exist. A tie has only happened one other time in Minnesota, in 1979. At that time, the Independent Republican Party gained the speakership and the DFL chaired the rules, taxes and appropriations committees. It created

chaotic final days of the session.

There’s also the case of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, who has been

accused of burglary in Becker County court and has a jury trial scheduled for the end of January.

There have been calls for her resignation, but others have stressed that she hasn’t yet had her day in court.

“So even before we get into the budget cycle, there are all these dynamics going on behind the scenes,” Johnson said. “That’s triggered some interesting conversations of a few Democrats in the Senate.”

Even disregarding the controversies, the Legislature will be tasked with creating and passing a budget for the next two-year biennium.

The last budget, passed in 2023, was only the

eighth budget in 40 years that was passed before the regular session’s

constitutional end date of the Monday after the third Saturday in May. This year, that date is May 19. If a budget isn’t passed by then, Gov. Tim Walz will have to call a special session; if a budget isn’t passed by June 30, the government will shut down. That last occurred in 2011.

With the Minnesota Management and Budget Office

saying that the state has a structural imbalance

and as costs increase for long-term care and special education, Johnson said the Legislature needs to look at policy fixes.

“There are some policy things that we could be doing going forward that would really help out and fix what the Democrats have been doing over the last two years with that extreme policy,” he said. “Minnesotans are paying for (it) every single day and we can address and make this government more effective and efficient, and we can make it cheaper and better for people in Minnesota to live here.”