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Small plane makes emergency landing near Cottage Grove after nationwide ground stop; no injuries reported
By Marcus Chen
Oakdale rollover crash leaves 19-year-old man dead
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM · 1 min read
A 19-year-old Minneapolis man is dead after a crash in Oakdale on Tuesday night.
The Details
The State Patrol said a Toyota Highlander was driving south on I-694 when it left the road near 15th Street, rolled over, hit a sound barrier, and stopped in the ditch.
Authorities identified the man as Gordon David Alvin Cassey Elliot Jr. State Patrol said he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The 19-year-old was the SUV’s sole occupant, according to the State Patrol.
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Local news from Hopkins Current
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Hopkins, Minnesota
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Community
Published
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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