Ryan Pattee

Anchor and Reporter at KMLF-TV (Grand Island, NE)

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Man acquitted of charges after being accused of choking, throwing his daughter

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

A man who was accused of domestic assault by strangulation, as well as malicious punishment of a child, was found not guilty in court Tuesday. Court documents show Christopher Michael Thole, 41, was acquitted of both charges by a jury. Back on February 23, Burnsville police said they were called to a residence by a 13-year-old child who said she had barricaded herself in her room after her father, Thole, reportedly strangled her and threw her to the ground.
Scott County Sheriff's Office K-9 team set to start patrolling

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has introduced its newest K-9 team and says the two new members will be out on patrol later this week. Sputy Pat McCabe and K-9 Olin officially graduated on May 22.
Police to unveil new safety initiative for Green Line, University Avenue

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

On Wednesday, law enforcement leaders say they will introduce a new coordinated effort to improve conditions along University Avenue. The new effort also aims to improve the safety of riders on the METRO Green Line. According to Metro Transit, law enforcement, service providers as well as both city and county prosecutors are working together on the “first-of-its-kind” collaboration, which they are calling the Safe and Strong University Avenue.
Teen convicted on 2023 Halloween murder in Brooklyn Park to serve more than 6 years

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

A teen will serve more than six years in prison for his role in a 2023 shooting that killed two cousins in Brooklyn Park. Courtney Lesean Parker, 18, will serve 80 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony. Other charges, including the two counts of intentional second-degree murder, unintentional second-degree murder and a misdemeanor weapon carrying charge, were dismissed. Parker will get 571 days of credit for time served.
Horse River Fire smaller than initally reported new GPS data shows

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

The U.S. Forest Service says a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is much smaller than originally thought, but still poses a problem for firefighters. The scope of the Horse River Fire has shrunk in size from 20 acres to nine acres, after the U.S. Forest Service says more accurate GPS data was collected. While smaller in size, the fire still poses a logistical problem for firefighters, with no proper access to the affected area.
Apparent grassfire spotted near Maple Plain

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

An apparent grassfire was spotted on Sunday afternoon, with multiple fire crews working to drop water on the blaze. Captured from the camera of the 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS CHOPPER, fire crews were seen walking on burnt grass, examining the area, and directing a helicopter to drop water in the area. At this time, the cause of the fire is not known, nor whether it has posed any danger to people or structures. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to learn more about the situation.
1 seriously injured, 2 others hurt following apparent fight, in Minneapolis

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

Police say three people were injured early Sunday morning after they were found with stab wounds following a fight in the middle of a street. Minneapolis Police said officers were called to the 300 block of 1st Avenue North around 2:10 a.m. Sunday, where a large fight was taking place in the street. Officers said they found three injured people: a man with life-threatening stab wounds and two women who had non-life-threatening stab wounds. All three were taken to the hospital for treatment.
3700 volunteers plant flags ahead of Memorial Day at Fort Snelling

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

There are more than 190,000 headstones at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, and while each of the lives laid to rest is honored and remembered every day, it’s an especially important task this weekend. It’s a task that around 3,700 volunteers showed up throughout the weekend for as they placed American flags at each headstone ahead of Memorial Day. The gesture marks a small salute to those who put their lives on the line for their country.
Jenkins Creek Fire 78% contained as weather conditions could lead to new growth

1 week ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

Steady progress has been made around the Jenkins Creek fire, but weather conditions later this week could lead to new fire growth. In the latest update from the Eastern Area Management Team, the Jenkins Creek Fire is now 78% contained, with most uncontained fire activity burning in the northern part of the fire.
40 million people expected to hit the road this weekend

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Ryan Pattee

Memorial Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel times this year. According to AAA, about 40 million people are expected to be on the road. For Minnesotans deciding to travel — the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Not only is Minnesota’s forecast showing sunny weather for the holiday weekend, but gas is also cheaper than it was this time last year, by about 30 cents.