More Details on Deadly Deputy Crash, Valleyfair Sold, Infertility Coverage | Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026

Описание: Thursday, March 5 - WCCO's Beret Leone fills in for Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner today as they enjoy a much needed break.

One man is dead and four others, including a child, are hurt, after a crash that involved a sheriff's deputy. New details from the Ramsey County Sheriffs department says a deputy was responding to assist State Patrol in a stolen car chase. The deputy's squad crashed into an S-U-V unrelated to the chase.

Valleyfair owner Six Flags Entertainment announced that it will sell seven of its parks, including Valleyfair, to Kansas City-based EPR Properties. The parks reportedly will continue to run their regular schedule and season passes will be honored through the end of this year.

Capitol lawmakers are pushing for insurance coverage for infertility treatments. The Senate Commerce committee held a hearing on the bipartisan measure that would require health plans to cover infertility treatments and standard fertility preservation services. With one in six families struggling with their fertility, the bill could potentially help thousands of people.

The Capitol had several other important agenda items today, including a bill to make guns illegal at the state capitol, even if you have a permit, as well as a bill to prevent private equity entities from buying homes.

And in today's bright spot, it's the 9th annual Puppy Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Animal Humane Society. Dog eligible for adoption or foster are getting lots of attention as they explore the capitol grounds. The nonprofit also took the opportunity to outline their 2026 legislative priorities, including the Dog and Cat Data Transparency Bill and a bill to establish an Office of Animal Protection.

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