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3 people fatally shot in different Minneapolis neighborhoods within 17 hours; 2 of the victims ID'd
No arrests have been announced nor motives addressed in any of the homicides.
25 years in prison for convicted pedophile from Minneapolis who coerced girls to produce child porn
One of his victims was 8 years old at the time.
Charge: As YouTube video played, Hwy. 169 truck driver failed to slow in crash that killed motorist
The truck driver told the Star Tribune his screen was dark, and he was not distracted by his phone.
Car passenger critically hurt in collision with Lakeville squad car
The car's driver made a left turn in front of the officer's SUV, the State Patrol said.
Probation for man who repeatedly broke into Minneapolis police lot, stole evidence from vehicles
He tried to flee after taking a French horn and a laptop, according to the criminal complaint.
Suit: Cops peeked into Brooklyn Center home, saw doll, made up 'baby in distress' call and broke in
A man in the basement thought he was going to be attacked, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
Bail renewed for man charged in Minnesotan's fatal hockey injury
Police are citing investigative complexities as their criminal inquiry stretches past six months into the on-ice death last fall of former Hibbing star Adam Johnson, whose neck was slashed by an opponent's skate in an English professional league game.
Charges: Twin Cities firefighter was killed in furious crossfire between groups
One of the alleged shooters has been charged, but not in the killing.
Southern Minnesota man pleads guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Paul Orta Jr., from Blue Earth, tossed aside police barricades and rushed toward a line of officers during the effort to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as the next president.
Authorities search for missing kayaker who left alone on a central Minnesota lake
The kayak was found about 1:15 p.m. Sunday on Nest Lake.
Ex-St. Kate nursing dean used school funds for vacation getaways with boyfriend, latest charges say
Last week, the former dean of nursing was charged with stealing more than $400,000 from the school and funneling the money to her romantic companion's business.
Chief justice hails state's backload of cases returning to pre-pandemic levels
The case backlog tied to COVID-19 once stood at nearly 14,000.
Driver suspected of being high when he caused collision near Twin Cities that killed his passenger
"Don't call the cops," people at the scene heard him say, according to a court filing.
Latest felony charge says Myon Burrell had illicit drugs in his SUV, $60,000 in cash in his home
Burrell remains jailed in Minneapolis in lieu of $75,000 bail ahead of a court appearance Monday.
Motorcyclist, 35, suspected of speeding dies in collision with car in Brooklyn Park
The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Former St. Kate's nursing dean embezzled $400K, charges say
"Little to no services" were provided, according to the charges, which allege the money was funneled to a business owned by her romantic partner.
Charges: Woman embezzled $1.5M from Minneapolis marketing firm, bought $50K Rolex, trip to Europe
The federal charges detail spending on luxuries with money stolen from Little & Company.
Body camera footage shows woman pointing gun at St. Paul officers before they return fire
Pepsi Lee Heinl, 41, died of gunshot wounds after a "suicide in progress" call.
Nearly 11-year term in West St. Paul revenge shooting at park
"No one should have to fear for their life at a park," County Attorney Kathy Keena said.
Former substitute teacher at St. Paul school sought over classroom encounter with student
The criminal complaint alleges the teacher, while substitute teaching an English language learning class, had a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old student.
Twin Cities restaurant chain owner charged in Dakota County with dodging $260K in taxes
Claudia Gutierrez Mendez, who runs three Hamburguesas El Gordo restaurants, faces charges that she filed false tax returns.
BCA says deputy stumbled and fell as man with knife charged in Chanhassen, prompting 2 deputies to shoot him
The BCA said Derek West remained hospitalized at HCMC and was in stable condition, an indication that he is expected to survive.
2nd teen charged as adult with murder in shooting of 2 cousins on Halloween in Brooklyn Park
An argument over a gun preceded the gunfire, according to charges.
Large fire erupts in Newport with billowing smoke seen miles away
No word yet on whether there are any injuries.
Thousands of turkeys killed in barn fire in central Minnesota
The blaze struck the barn on a farm in Sauk Centre Township.
Phew and far between: Smelly corpse flower poised for rare bloom at Como's conservatory
The exotic plant is close to blooming for the first time since it arrived at the St. Paul conservatory in 2019. Get ready to plug your nose: The smell is described as similar to rotting flesh.
Man dies after getting pinned under piece of farm equipment in central Minnesota
The incident occurred on a farm north of Parkers Prairie, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office said.
Court filing IDs man shot by Carver County deputies after he allegedly came at them with knife
Police were responding to a report of a domestic incident involving the Chanhassen man, who was wounded.
Minneapolis man gets prison after son died eating fentanyl pills resembling children's vitamins
Nelson Randolph III is expected to serve the first 10½ years of his 16-year term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
Mobile home explosion near Princeton kills 2, leaves 'mass destruction'
There was no immediate word on what caused the blast, which was reportedly heard up to 23 miles away.
Protected wild bird shot, killed while nesting eggs in central Minnesota
The nesting sandhill crane was shot in Todd County, west of the Brainerd area. The Minnesota DNR is seeking tips about who might be responsible.
Suit: Supervisor at conservation group altered photos of co-workers to appear sexual
Five women are suing the former supervisor and the Nature Conservancy, where he worked as an associate director until 2022.
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Cases dismissed for 9 pro-Palestinian demonstrators charged with trespassing at the U
A deal brokered last week between protest organizers and the University of Minnesota included leniency for those arrested.
Hudson teacher charged for alleged sexual contact with 11-year-old student
A judge has barred the St. Paul woman from contact with minors as her case continues.
Man admits he fatally stabbed mother's boyfriend in Coon Rapids home, charges say
An autopsy tallied at least nine stab wounds, with one to the victim's right thigh proving fatal.
2nd man charged in midnight shootout on Lake Street that left one dead, one injured
The evidence was clear that Charles Dobbins and Deon McGraw "initiated the gunfire and that [the victim] returned fire," the charges read.
Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol
An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.
Man gets 13 years for shooting death of teen in Plymouth in sneakers dispute
Balenciaga was the brand of the shoes at the center of the rift. Depending on the style, a pair can retail for more than $1,000.
Feds capture man charged in Minnesota with luring men into sexually exploiting young children
The many incidents involved male and female victims from newborns to 7 years old, according to the charges.
Police ID driver who exited I-94 at 'very high rate of speed' and caused crash that injured 5 in SUV
Court filing says police suspect she was intoxicated at the time.
1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
The teenagers were in a group of runners crossing Hwy. 61 at the crosswalk, the state patrol said.
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
Suspected gang member charged in fatal shooting of two men nearly 2 years ago in north Minneapolis
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man had been charged in the killings, but the case was dismissed after an investigation found video evidence to the contrary.
Woman hit by skid loader, killed at farm in Pine County
The incident on Monday happened during a cattle feeding. The Pine County sheriff said it appears to be an accident.
Grandmother guilty of neglect that led to 7-year-old girl dying on Christmas on Red Lake Reservation
State death records say the girl died in an emergency room from malnutrition and a severe infection from lice.
Plot to sell pricey dog stolen in St. Paul foiled when potential buyer sees pet on flyer, charges say
Two men stole the dog as the owner was walking with Tiny to buy ice cream, the criminal complaint read.
Man charged with sexually assaulting stranger on Brooklyn Park trail after stepfather gives tip to police
21-year-old Brooklyn Center man allegedly forced the woman off the trail at gunpoint.
Edina accountant stole more than $340K from her clients, according to federal charges
Woman intends to plead guilty to stealing, her defense attorney says.
Man sentenced to 16 years for fatal sucker punch on St. Paul light rail platform
Darren Duffie is expected to serve the first nine years and 11 months in prison, the balance on supervised release.
Patrol IDs boy, 3, killed in head-on crash in Dakota County hwy. construction zone
The boy apparently was not properly belted into his car seat, according to the patrol.
Officials ID 2 shot dead in Lino Lakes; 7 deaths in county under similar circumstances in past month
"At this point in the investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident," sheriff's office says.
Charges: Montrose man gripped his gun for many minutes while hit by deputy gunfire, nonlethal rounds
The man had four guns with him at the scene, and five more at his home along with nearly 30,000 rounds of ammunition, charges against him read.
Jogger on rural southwestern Minnesota road is hit from behind by pickup and killed
The driver came over the crest of a hill just before hitting the woman, the Sheriff's Office said.
Trucker was watching Netflix on phone when he caused I-35 crash that killed couple, charges say
The semi driver was traveling at highway speeds when he hit two vehicles ahead that had slowed for a construction zone ahead, according to the charges.
Police now say all 5 women have so far survived rollover of SUV exiting I-94 in Minneapolis
Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash, according to police.
New State Patrol chief opens up about adding women to ranks, frets over her teen driver at home
Col. Christina Bogojevic believes women have an edge when it comes to interacting with the public.
Officials ID 14-year-old shot and killed while in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. Friday at the 24-hour BP in the 2600 block of NE. University Avenue, police said.
Mother charged with fentanyl overdose death of her 8-month-old boy in Roseville hotel room
A rolled-up dollar bill with fentanyl on it was found on the hotel floor, the charges say.
Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago
The dog was found in St. Paul roughly 3 miles to the southwest of where she was stolen.
Charges: Man targeted woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her
The suspect said he was "driving around in the early morning hours ... and randomly selected a house to break into," the charges read.
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
Edina man admits to fatally shooting a man in Minneapolis during dispute over money
The plea agreement calls for Jashon Johnson to serve a 16-year sentence.
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
The man was apprehended Thursday in Blaine at a private recycling facility where he works, police said.
Man gets more than 21 years in gun-battle crash that killed woman on scooter in North Loop
A teenager on a street corner with her scooter was hit and killed.
Men knock woman down and steal her dog during walk, St. Paul police say
The attack occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. The bulldog/terrier mix is still missing.
Lotto America player in Minnesota hits $3.1M jackpot
The winning ticket was bought at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight
"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.
8 months in jail for Blaine man who caused 120-mph crash hours after he was caught speeding
A judge set aside a sentence of 1½ years in favor of jail time and put the man on probation for five years.
Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going
Court records show a state trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph four months earlier on Interstate 694 in New Brighton.
Shove of one resident by another at assisted living center in Hugo being investigated as homicide
The push broke the victim's hip, according to a court filing.
Charges: Friendly fire killed man standing among group who shot at moving SUV in south Minneapolis
The death came among a spate of shootings late last year that killed four and wounded at least seven others across Minneapolis.
House fire north of St. Cloud kills man, 76
There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in Benton County.
Life sentence for man who fatally beat girlfriend while her children were nearby in her Medina home
Jeremiah Q. Turner will be eligible for parole in 30 years.
Man whose Snapchat group sold illegal 'switches' and ghost guns in Minnesota gets two years
Avont Drayton's attorney said his client 'thought of these items as really cool tools in a similar manner to buying a new power tool.'
