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Cold Spring after officer's killing: 'We need to know, why did it happen?'

As family and friends gather at the dairy farm where officer Tom Decker grew up, townspeople question what set off the violence that led to his slaying.

Updated: December 02, 2012, - 10:18 PM

One break-in tied to slain Little Falls teens, others being investigated

Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel said a search of a car seized after Nick Brady, 17, and Haile Kifer, 18, were slain by homeowner Byron Smith turned up items reported stolen in a home burglary the previous day.

Updated: November 28, 2012, - 09:56 PM

St. Paul man guilty of cybersex with boy, 15

Prosecution proved 66-year-old man had an online relationship with the teen. Defense plans to appeal.

Updated: November 28, 2012, - 07:39 PM

Slain teenage cousins linked to an earlier Little Falls break-in?

Nick Brady, 17, and Haile Kifer, 18, may have been involved in a burglary 6 miles from the Little Falls house where they were shot on Thanksgiving.

Updated: November 28, 2012, - 09:29 AM

Second reputed gang member arrested in slaying of St. Paul woman

Naressa Turner, 20, was shot to death last month in St. Paul. Two alleged gang members are indicted, jailed.

Updated: November 27, 2012, - 07:47 PM

St. Paul man guilty of cybersex with child

The prosecution proved the 66-year-old man and a boy had an online sex relationship; the defense says the state law is unconstitutional and is appealing.

Updated: November 27, 2012, - 07:42 PM

North Oaks man admits molesting girl, 14

Prosecutors say he sent teen and her mother to Russia.

Updated: November 26, 2012, - 11:24 PM

Charges will stand in Litchfield smothering case

Judge rejects prosecution bid for more serious charges.

Updated: November 26, 2012, - 09:52 PM

Convicted priest gets new trial in sex case

State Court of Appeals says a priest was improperly convicted on the basis of church doctrine.

Updated: November 26, 2012, - 09:24 PM

No. 6: Questions tear at those who knew slain Little Falls teens

As investigators searched for answers to the Thursday shootings of Nicholas Brady, 17, and his cousin Haile Kifer,18, scores braved the cold for a Sunday evening vigil.

Updated: November 26, 2012, - 12:11 AM