It can be a dangerous mission on any emergency call for Minnesota State Patrol troopers, but some rescue efforts stand out.

Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty on Monday, during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher, along with his handler, Sgt.

He then allegedly took off on foot, shooting and wounding a state police K9 in an attempt to escape. Righini was then shot after he pointed his gun at Troopers Andrew Hardy and Jonathan Russell ...