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Monday, April 15, 2013

Updated: Woodbury Man Dies Following Car Crash

Colin K. Geraghty died following the Saturday crash on Interstate 494.

A Woodbury man has died following a Saturday crash along Interstate 494 in Dakota County. Colin K. Geraghty died at Regions Hospital, according to the Pioneer Press. The one-car crash happened on icy blacktop just before 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Geraghty, 28, was the only occupant. He lost control of the 2000 Ford Explorer he was driving, and the vehicle went off the road and rolled, according to the State Patrol. The crash happened near Interstate 35E. Geraghty was not wearing his seatbelt at the time, according to the State Patrol report. No alcohol was detected. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home, 2195 Woodlane Drive, in Woodbury, …

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Kris Janisch

5:50 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Top Stories of 2012, No. 6: Tragedy on the Roads

As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.

Editor’s note: This was a sad story, and news of how the Cottage Grove teenager died was going around the community before authorities released the official cause. Here’s the story, which ran May 4, 2012. Update: 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 4 Authorities are looking into the possibility that the driver who died in Thursday’s car crash was electrocuted. The vehicle hit a power pole and a line came down and made contact with the car, Woodbury Police Cmdr. Steve Wills said. The driver has been identified as Nicholas Bibeau, 18, of Cottage Grove. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy, Wills said. The car was traveling northbound on Sunny Hill Drive and slid off the dirt road and hit the pole, Wills said. There was “significant…

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

East Ridge High School Student Loses Battle Against Leukemia

After a courageous battle against leukemia, Ann Hearing passed away on Sunday evening.

After a hard-fought, four-year battle against leukemia, East Ridge High School student Ann Haering died on Feb. 20, 2011. Principal Aaron Harper said the school implemented its crisis plan today, and will continue to provide support for students and staff. “First and foremost, we have to remember everyone grieves differently, so as we move forward with our school crisis plan, we also tap in to our community resources such as HSI and Youth Service Bureau, to help assist those who are grieving,” said Harper. To speak with a school crisis counselor, call 651-768-2350. Haering's story is unique and inspiring, Harper said. “What I will remember most about Ann is that she was such an optimist, approaching everything from the positive side of …

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