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The suspect remained hospitalized until recently, having also been shot by an unknown gunman during the altercation.

The dismissal came just before the 71-year-old was set to stand trial. DULUTH — Prosecutors have dropped the case against a man who was accused of raping a woman in the downtown skywalk system earlier this year.

The defendant has been convicted of domestic violence at least a half-dozen times before, all involving the same victim.

The GOP incumbent is seeking a fourth term, while the DFL challenger makes her second bid for the northeastern Minnesota seat.

It's the first open race at the Duluth courthouse in a quarter-century.

Ten lawsuits have been served on the Vineyard Church and former leaders by an attorney who has previously taken on Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Cosby.

Four victims, all at least 70 years old, were injured, including two who were struck over the head with a club.

The 46-year-old had been hospitalized two months earlier when he was suicidal, threatening his wife and making paranoid comments about politics.

The 24-year-old also allegedly slammed a hotel employee against a wall during the "prolonged and disruptive incident."

The alleged victim recently came forward, several years after the incident. DULUTH — A local man has been charged with sexually abusing a young child nearly a decade ago.