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William Bornhoft

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  • Minnesota Editor, Patch
Minnesota, West Saint Paul
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Minnesota editor at Patch.com. From South Minneapolis (King Field), now in West Saint Paul. Husband + father to 4 kids.

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I was born and raised in Minneapolis. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2014 with a degree in political science and came away with four years of experience writing for the Minnesota Daily and other newspapers. In my first two years after college, I worked as a blogger, social media manager, freelance reporter and a public relations manager before I found myself at Patch.

I am a huge Minnesota sports fan. I was born one year after the Twins won their last World Series title, so I'…

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Danny Heinrich Won't Be Charged For Killing Jacob Wetterling

Danny Heinrich Won't Be Charged For Killing Jacob Wetterling

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - After 27 years, a suspect in the abduction of Jacob Wetterling has admitted to kidnapping a…

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Vikings OL Coach Tony Sparano Died From Heart Disease: Examiner

Vikings OL Coach Tony Sparano Died From Heart Disease: Examiner

EAGAN, MN - Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died from heart disease, the Hennepin County …

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Hammer Used In Deadly Stillwater Prison Attack: Report

Hammer Used In Deadly Stillwater Prison Attack: Report

STILLWATER, MN - Authorities say a corrections officer at the Stillwater state prison was killed following an…

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Family Takes Revenge On 80-Year-Old Mother In Bitter Obituary

Family Takes Revenge On 80-Year-Old Mother In Bitter Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, MN - Not many obituaries end with "this world is a better place without her," but that's evident…

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Watch: Minnesota High School Kids Walkout Over Gun Violence

Watch: Minnesota High School Kids Walkout Over Gun Violence

SAINT PAUL, MN - Three weeks after 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students …

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Home Visits Build Relationships Through Books: William Bornhoft

Home Visits Build Relationships Through Books: William Bornhoft

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Susan Herzog has always loved books, but illness keeps her homebound and away from her loca…

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Gophers’ Historic Arena Getting New Name

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By William Bornhoft 
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A historic University of Minnesota sports venue is getting a new name. The University of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota on Friday announced a 10-year collaboration aimed at advancing health and community connection across the state. As part of the agreement, the home of Gophers basketball will now be known as The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Find out what's happening in Minneapolisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Suspected Drunk Driver Kills Stillwater Woman In White Bear Lake Crash: Police

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By William Bornhoft 
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WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN — A 31-year-old Stillwater woman was killed Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash in White Bear Lake, according to police. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m. June 10 to a crash near Highway 61 and Highway 96, the White Bear Lake Police Department said in a news release. White Bear Lake police, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, the Minnesota State Patrol and White Bear Lake Fire all responded to the scene.
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Culver Icon Destroyed In Wisconsin Storms

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By William Bornhoft 
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BEAVER DAM, WI — An iconic blue Culver’s barn in Beaver Dam was destroyed Wednesday after strong storms swept across southern Wisconsin. The bright blue barn, painted with the words "Thank You, Farmers," was a familiar sight along US-151. Michael Zimmerman, who has owned the barn since 1976, told WMTV that the structure had been a Culver’s barn for more than a decade.
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