We were shocked and deeply saddened this week at the murder of one of Stan's reporters in her Prior Lake home. You may have read about it or seen it. Her husband is held in the Shakopee jail.
The horror of this event and its potential as a drawn-out tragedy was nipped by conscientious managers who notified authorities and insisted on pressing a search when she didn't show up Tuesday morning.
Reporters don't skip work, certainly not Ruth Ann.
Eventually, police obtained a search warrant, found the body, and arrested the husband at the crime scene.
More later on this sweet woman, as feelings sort themselves out.
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The awful news was reported in some of the same editions that chronicled Stan's retirement announcement, tempering any euphoria with a dose of gratitude for simply having been allowed a healthy and useful life, surrounded by people and love.
Copies of the paper will be mailed post haste by Stan's good wife to any interested parties. She's got plenty of envelopes and postage and pride.
