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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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The danger behind our favorite Fourth of July tradition: ‘One little mistake that almost killed me’

Nothing says Fourth of July like red, white and blue fireworks lighting up the night sky. But improper and unsafe use can quickly turn your celebration into tragedy. Hear one Minnesota man’s near-death experience and how you can avoid a situation like his.

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