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Minnesota Man Faces Fourth Charge for Streetlight Wire Theft | Minneapolis News
A repeat offender in Maplewood, Minnesota, is facing his fourth charge for stealing wire from St. Paul streetlights—this time caught on his bike with a toolbox full of tools, costing the city $3K to fix one light. He’s already been convicted twice for similar thefts and skipped court last April. St. Paul’s streetlight repair budget has ballooned to $2.5M over recent years, up from $100K annually, with remote areas like Como Park and Phalen Park hit hardest—city officials are now pausing repairs due to the strain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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