SUICIDES
Eastern Minnesota EMTs deal with dangers of chemical suicides 
Authorities in eastern Minnesota say first responders are dealing with a new and dangerous phenomenon — chemical suicide. In Washington County, a person had committed suicide by mixing household chemicals in a bucket, creating a deadly gas. The body of a man from Prescott, Wis., was found in a car in Point Douglas Park.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2012
Wrongful death trial involving Mayo Clinic opens
A wrongful death trial in Olmsted County focuses on whether Mayo Clinic staff failed to adequately protect a psychiatric patient who committed suicide.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2012
Head of Anoka-Hennepin school district refines statement on suicides
Six students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District committed suicide in less than two years. Family members and gay advocacy groups said some were bullied. In December 2010, Superintendent Dennis Carlson said there was no evidence bullying played a role in any of the deaths.
By Associated Press , February 24, 2012
Man died of self-inflicted gunshot in south Grand Forks alley
A man shot himself in the alley behind his home Tuesday evening, according to Grand Forks police.
By Herald Staff Report , February 22, 2012
Fargo diocese reeling over priest's apparent suicide
The Fargo Catholic Diocese is reeling from the apparent suicide of a 45-year-old priest on Valentine’s Day in the rectory of Nativity Catholic Church. The Rev. David Syverson was found dead after apparently shooting himself in a guest room of the priest’s residence next to the church at 1825 11th St. S., Fargo Police Lt. Joel Vettel said.
By Mike Nowatzki , February 20, 2012
Autopsy: Attorney found dead at I-29 rest stop shot himself
An autopsy has confirmed that Steven M. Light, an area criminal defense attorney whose body was found Wednesday night inside a rest stop near Hillsboro, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Traill County Sheriff’s Department says.
By Mike Nowatzki , February 10, 2012
UPDATE: 'Soul Train' creator-host Cornelius kills self, L.A. police say
Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of TV's "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early today of an apparent suicide. He was 75.
By Jeff Wilson and Nekesa Mumbi Moody , February 01, 2012
Minnesota Guard gets 'unsubstantiated notoriety' over suicides, leader says
While 24 Minnesota National Guard members have died by suicide since 2007, Adjutant General Rick Nash says two-thirds of that number had never deployed — and only two suicides occurred among active duty soldiers.
By Associated Press , December 19, 2011
Patrol: Woman killed in Minneapolis after walking onto I-94, lying down
The incident temporarily closed part of Interstate 94 Thursday morning, tying up commuter traffic.
By Associated Press , November 17, 2011
Chanhassen, Minn., soldier dies during Texas base standoff
Army Specialist David Mertz, 26, barricaded himself alone in on-base housing for several hours before the incident ended, Fort Bliss authorities said. Law enforcement officers did not fire during the standoff.
By Mark Brunswick , November 08, 2011
Death of former Cy Young pitcher Flanagan ruled suicide
A police investigation revealed the 59-year-old former Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was upset about financial issues. He left no note.
By David Ginsburg , August 26, 2011
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