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Small Plane Crash in Brooklyn Park, Ignites House Fire
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that a small aircraft crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday afternoon, causing a fire at a residential home.
According to witnesses, the impact of the crash sparked flames that engulfed part of the house.
While the fire has since been extinguished, officials reported significant structural damage, including the roof being torn off.
Despite the devastation, the home remains standing.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of passengers on board the aircraft or the severity of any injuries sustained in the crash.
Preliminary reports indicate that the plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident, stating that his team is in communication with local officials and closely monitoring developments.
“My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Walz wrote on X. “Grateful to the first responders answering the call.”
Dramatic video footage from the scene captured flames consuming a portion of the house as emergency crews arrived to battle the blaze and assist potential victims.
Officials are expected to release further details as the investigation unfolds.
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UW-Eau Claire Professor José Alvergue Accused of Flipping College Republicans’ Table During Election Day Event
EAU CLAIRE, WI – A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) professor is under scrutiny after allegedly overturning a table set up by the UWEC College Republicans during an Election Day event on campus.
The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. near the university’s polling location, where the student organization had set up an informational table.
According to Tatiana Bobrowicz, Chair of the UWEC College Republicans, José Felipe Alvergue, Chair of the English Department, approached the group, claimed they were too close to the polling station, stated, “The time is over,” and proceeded to flip the table.
Bobrowicz described the event as a “violent attack” and deemed the behavior unacceptable.
The incident was promptly reported to university officials and the Eau Claire Police Department.
UWEC has confirmed Alvergue’s involvement, though formal statements from both the university and law enforcement are still pending.
The situation has sparked widespread attention, with the UWEC College Republicans sharing the incident on social media.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as official statements are released.