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By WCCO Staff

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    Minnesota (WCCO) — Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man “dragging a dead body” out of an apartment early Saturday morning.

Officers were called just after 3 a.m. to the Fountainhead Apartments, located east of Best Buy’s corporate headquarters off West 76th Street and Knox Avenue South.

Neighbors told police they saw the suspect load the body into a vehicle. Officers “attempted to initiate a traffic stop,” police say, leading to a pursuit that ended about 2.5 miles northwest at the ER entrance of Edina’s M Health Fairview Southdale hospital.

Officers arrested the driver, police say, and found an unconscious 23-year-old woman in the back seat who had been shot. She was pronounced dead soon after.

Police say they’re still investigating.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-800-799-SAFE or Minnesota Day One at 1-866-223-1111.

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By Hunter Geisel

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer on Sunday morning, City of Miami Police said.

Around 8 a.m., Miami Police officers responded to the Dollar Tree location at 968 SW 8th St. after an employee called saying that there was a deceased woman inside the business.

According to Miami Police, the woman was found inside the store’s freezer.

Miami Police is investigating the discovery as an unclassified death at this time, as the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remain unclear.

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By KITV Web Staff

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    HONOLULU (KITV) — A Hawaiʻi County Grand Jury has indicted 24-year-old Alohi Kaupu-Grace for allegedly embezzling over $40,000 from bank customers, including two elderly individuals, while working as a bank teller.

Kaupu-Grace faces multiple charges, including computer fraud and theft. The charges carry potential prison sentences ranging from five to 20 years and fines up to $50,000.

Attorney General Anne Lopez said, “As alleged, Kaupu-Grace stole money from residents who were simply trying to conduct financial transactions at their bank. This indictment reflects the department’s continued commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi residents and maintaining the integrity of our financial institutions.”

The investigation was conducted by the Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD), which handles corruption, fraud, and economic crimes in Hawaiʻi. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Thomas Michener.

Kaupu-Grace is also awaiting trial in two other theft cases in Hawai‘i County. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Residents can report suspected fraud and economic crimes to SIPD online, or call 911 in emergencies.

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By Deanna Sipe

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolina won its lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

According to a news release from Jackson’s office, the lawsuit was won after a federal court ordered the reinstatement of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant (BRIC) disaster mitigation program.

“Our towns spent years doing everything FEMA asked them to do to qualify for this funding, and they were in the middle of building real protections against storms when FEMA suddenly broke its word. Keeping water systems working and keeping homes out of floodwater isn’t politics; it’s basic safety. This ruling puts the money back where it was promised so these communities can be ready for the next storm,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson in a news release.

As previously reported, Jackson sued FEMA over its decision to cancel the program providing over $200 million for more than 60 infrastructure projects across North Carolina.

According to the release, the court wrote that the BRIC program is designed to protect against national disasters and that “the imminence of disasters is not deterred by bureaucratic obstruction.”

The court order concluded that FEMA’s actions in canceling the $200 million were an “unlawful Executive encroachment on the prerogative of Congress to appropriate funds for a specific and compelling purpose.”

“North Carolina, unfortunately, is no stranger to natural disasters, and building better infrastructure saves lives,” said Governor Josh Stein in a news release. “I thank Attorney General Jackson for taking action to preserve our $200 million to protect our water and sewer systems, bridges, and more from floods and wildfires.”

The release detailed the following BRIC projects in North Carolina, which include:

Salisbury was awarded $22.5 million to relocate its sewage station along the Yadkin River to higher ground so it can be safely accessed during storms to maintain a drinking water supply. The existing pump station increasingly gets flooded and can be surrounded by water for days after the storm. The city had invested $3 million in local funds for this project before it was canceled.

Hillsborough was awarded nearly $7 million to relocate its pump station out of a floodplain, expand its water and sewer capacity, and maintain emergency water connections with Jordan Lake and other water reservoirs.

Gastonia was awarded $5.9 million to restore the banks of Duharts Creek and relocate sewer lines to prevent floodwater damage.

Mount Pleasant was selected to receive more than $4 million to improve stormwater drainage and secure electrical wires to greatly reduce the risk of losing electric and telecommunications services during storms and floods.

Leland was selected to receive $1.1 million to relocate the town’s sewer system away from Sturgeon Creek, which often floods after storms and natural disasters.

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By Ivan Taylor

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — Police are searching for a man caught on surveillance video driving a pickup truck, investigators say, who was carrying a woman’s body – a body later dumped in a secluded industrial area of South Miami‑Dade.

The discovery was made early Friday morning at the entrance of a business near Southwest 170th Street and 99th Avenue, an area business owners say few people know about.

Ron Von Paulus, a business owner in the area, shared the surveillance footage with investigators.

Footage shows truck making U‑turn The video shows the pickup pulling in, making a U‑turn and driving toward the spot where police later found the victim.

Police told Paulus the victim was a woman.

“It was a female and she was badly beaten up… that’s all they shared with me,” he said.

Workers arrived minutes after suspect left Paulus said his workers pulled into the lot just minutes after the truck drove off.

“My guys got here just like two or three minutes after – you can see it on the video,” he said.

One of those workers, Farrell Scott, said he narrowly missed witnessing the crime in real time.

“If I was here early, I would have seen the guy,” Scott said.

“I would have seen everything happening – but I stopped and got a coffee.”

Witness describes video as chilling Scott described the video as chilling.

“The video is shocking because the guy made a U-turn right here and stopped. I see him get out and dump the body, but I just couldn’t see his face.”

The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office confirms it is investigating but declined to comment further.

Authorities urge public to help The business owner hopes the suspect will be found quickly.

“I just hope they catch this guy – whoever he is. He needs to be taken care of properly,” Paulus said.

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By Ivan Taylor

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — Police are searching for a man caught on surveillance video driving a pickup truck, investigators say, who was carrying a woman’s body – a body later dumped in a secluded industrial area of South Miami‑Dade.

The discovery was made early Friday morning at the entrance of a business near Southwest 170th Street and 99th Avenue, an area business owners say few people know about.

Ron Von Paulus, a business owner in the area, shared the surveillance footage with investigators.

Footage shows truck making U‑turn The video shows the pickup pulling in, making a U‑turn and driving toward the spot where police later found the victim.

Police told Paulus the victim was a woman.

“It was a female and she was badly beaten up… that’s all they shared with me,” he said.

Workers arrived minutes after suspect left Paulus said his workers pulled into the lot just minutes after the truck drove off.

“My guys got here just like two or three minutes after – you can see it on the video,” he said.

One of those workers, Farrell Scott, said he narrowly missed witnessing the crime in real time.

“If I was here early, I would have seen the guy,” Scott said.

“I would have seen everything happening – but I stopped and got a coffee.”

Witness describes video as chilling Scott described the video as chilling.

“The video is shocking because the guy made a U-turn right here and stopped. I see him get out and dump the body, but I just couldn’t see his face.”

The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office confirms it is investigating but declined to comment further.

Authorities urge public to help The business owner hopes the suspect will be found quickly.

“I just hope they catch this guy – whoever he is. He needs to be taken care of properly,” Paulus said.

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By Loureen Ayyoub

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Beneath towering redwoods in Marin County, an outdoor storytelling series is drawing audiences back to one of humanity’s oldest traditions.

Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.

“People here are coming from The Moth, NPR, HBO, Tonight Show, late-night television, here telling stories that are sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but all of them are true,” Reed said.

In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the emphasis on real-life experiences has taken on new significance. Reed said while technology can help streamline creative work, Redwood Nights offers a different kind of interaction.

“A lot of artificial intelligence sometimes, it gets projects done faster, it can help with that. But when you come here, we do a different form of AI. We call it authentic interaction,” he said.

The event, titled Storytelling Under the Stars, is held outdoors in Fairfax at Deer Park Villa, where audiences gather beneath redwood trees to experience stories in an intimate, natural environment.

“It’s always great to be out in nature. We spend too much time surrounded by four walls and a roof. And to come out into the natural world, these trees hold stories generations longer than the people who are here,” attendee Suzanne Pullen said.

Reed has spent nearly two years curating the themed gatherings with the goal of slowing down time and encouraging presence.

“Human connection over digital connection will always be superior. There will never be anything better or stronger than another human being talking to you, another human being, sharing their story,” Reed said.

Stories that are meant to spark curiosity, hope and connection.

The next Redwood Nights event is scheduled for Dec. 30.

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By Loureen Ayyoub

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Beneath towering redwoods in Marin County, an outdoor storytelling series is drawing audiences back to one of humanity’s oldest traditions.

Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.

“People here are coming from The Moth, NPR, HBO, Tonight Show, late-night television, here telling stories that are sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but all of them are true,” Reed said.

In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the emphasis on real-life experiences has taken on new significance. Reed said while technology can help streamline creative work, Redwood Nights offers a different kind of interaction.

“A lot of artificial intelligence sometimes, it gets projects done faster, it can help with that. But when you come here, we do a different form of AI. We call it authentic interaction,” he said.

The event, titled Storytelling Under the Stars, is held outdoors in Fairfax at Deer Park Villa, where audiences gather beneath redwood trees to experience stories in an intimate, natural environment.

“It’s always great to be out in nature. We spend too much time surrounded by four walls and a roof. And to come out into the natural world, these trees hold stories generations longer than the people who are here,” attendee Suzanne Pullen said.

Reed has spent nearly two years curating the themed gatherings with the goal of slowing down time and encouraging presence.

“Human connection over digital connection will always be superior. There will never be anything better or stronger than another human being talking to you, another human being, sharing their story,” Reed said.

Stories that are meant to spark curiosity, hope and connection.

The next Redwood Nights event is scheduled for Dec. 30.

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