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Campus & State
Bank robberies increase state-wide
Two bank robberies occurred this week bringing the Twin Cities' total to 58 and the state-wide total to 64 this year. Both numbers are above the totals from 2002. The FBI believes a trend of "serial" robbers has developed, robberies committed by the same person. Thoughts of serial robbers in Minnesota became evident Tuesday.
One man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Minneapolis is also suspected of the robbery of a Cherokee State Bank in St. Paul. Likewise, another man thought to have robbed a TCF Bank in Edina may be connected to a robbery in Brooklyn Park.
FBI agents say the arrest rate for bank robberies is 70 percent and are thankful for the helpful tips that are called in. The Minnesota Bankers Association offers rewards for tips leading to the indictments of robbers.
St. Cloud veteran receives diploma
While celebrating Veterans Day at Rocori High School, World War II veteran Emil Schmitt was awarded the high school diploma he was never able to receive because of the war.
Like many young men during the WWII era, Schmitt had to quit high school because of family circumstances to get a job to support his family. He was then drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps and served for two years in Japan and China before being discharged.
Schmitt is one of the many WWII veterans being honored with high school diplomas after their years of service.
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