Crystal is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with a population of approximately 23,330.
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"Disorderly and dangerous" groups of children causing disturbances at Crystal park, police say CBS News
Crystal closes park after youth ‘takeover’ with water pellet guns and pepper spray
Crystal closes park after youth ‘takeover’ with water pellet guns and pepper spray Star Tribune
Minnesota dance community mourns loss of Claire Jeske, 15, killed in Lake Crystal crash
Minnesota dance community mourns loss of Claire Jeske, 15, killed in Lake Crystal crash CBS News
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