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Former Anoka County sheriff named U.S. Marshal for Minnesota

James StuartWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota. Stuart will replace Eddie Frizell. The Marshals Service is responsible for protecting the federal judges, transporting prisoners, and tracking federal fugitives. Stuart most recently served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association following nearly 30 years with the…

Man Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement In Coon Rapids

Authorities say a Coon Rapids officer was conducting the stop about 1:30 a.m.

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Anoka County sheriff’s officials say a man has been fatally shot by law enforcement following a traffic stop in Coon Rapids. Authorities say a Coon Rapids officer was conducting the stop about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, when a male suspect fled on foot and fired shots at the officer. Multiple agencies responded, including sheriff’s deputies, and found…