Man accused of trying to abduct woman with dementia at Golden Valley clinic

August 22, 2026 · 24 sources

Quick Hits

Golden Valley arrest: Police say a man pepper-sprayed a woman and tried to pull her mother — who has dementia — into his truck at a Golden Valley clinic before being arrested.
North Minneapolis death investigation: Fire crews found a body inside a burning garage on the 4700 block of Colfax Avenue North early Friday; the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene.
State Fair security crackdown: A seventh alleged gang member has agreed to stay away from the Minnesota State Fair this year, a judge barred three others from associating there, and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office sent warning letters to 233 young people identified in gang investigations.
Lynx keep winning: Olivia Miles scored 24 points and Natasha Howard added 21 as Minnesota beat the Washington Mystics 94-84 Friday night — the team's sixth straight victory.
Vikings today: The Ravens visit U.S. Bank Stadium Saturday for a preseason game; some starters aren't expected to see the field.

A man was arrested after police say he pepper-sprayed a woman and attempted to abduct her mother, who has dementia, at a clinic in Golden Valley, according to KARE 11. No further details about the suspect or the clinic were included in the report, but the incident is the most serious public-safety story in the west metro today.

Minneapolis Fire Department crews responding early Friday to a fire on the 4700 block of Colfax Avenue North found a body inside a burning garage. Members of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office were on scene at 47th Avenue North and Colfax, and 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS described it as an active scene.
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Ahead of the State Fair, a seventh alleged gang member has agreed not to attend this year's fair, while a judge ruled three others are barred from associating with each other there. Separately, Sheriff Bob Fletcher told KARE 11 that warning letters went to 233 young people identified in ongoing gang investigations.
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The Vikings host the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium Saturday in preseason action. While some starters aren't expected to play, there's plenty to watch — including former Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman, now in his sixth year with Baltimore, who is happy to be back in Minnesota this week.
The Lynx beat the Mystics 94-84 in Washington Friday night for their sixth straight win, with Olivia Miles scoring 24 and Natasha Howard shooting 10-of-12 for 21 points.
Former Timberwolves CEO and President Bob Stein says the arena question remains key for the franchise following its ownership restructuring.

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