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‘My helmet saved my life’: An unforgettable date night

What started as a simple date night for Lisa Dugan turned into a harrowing lesson on how protective gear can save your life.

July 10, 2025

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BCA identifies man and officer involved in Rochester force incident

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the man involved in the use-of-force incident in Rochester on June 29 as Luis Enrique Ovalle, 29, of Rochester. Ovalle was not injured in the incident.

July 2, 2025

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