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Boy, 3, dies after police go to Moorhead apartment on medical assistance call
Police have not explained any of the circumstances surrounding the boy's death.
IDs released of 2 drivers killed in crash near Mankato
The crash occurred late Sunday afternoon on Hwy. 22.
Plea deal spares jail for Minnesotan whose gun was used by boy, 4, to fatally shoot little brother
If the plea agreement is accepted by the judge, the conviction would come off Colton D. Mammenga's record once he completes probation without a violation.
Man faces term topping 37 years for fatal shooting near Lake Street gas station
Prosecutors agree to drop first-degree murder count as part of a plea deal.
Bemidji High School graduate wins confirmation to be U.S. ambassador to Haiti
Dennis Hankins is taking on the diplomatic assignment as Haiti is in turmoil from gang violence.
Jurors convict Albert Lea man in fatal shooting of man following a rift over stolen meth
After emptying a shotgun, Ben Moreno then got a rifle and killed Juan Vasquez, according to prosecutors.
2nd man sentenced to prison for hauling 2.2M potentially lethal doses of fentanyl to Minnesota
Both men received prison terms topping 10 years.
Judge, citing mental illness, acquits woman of murder for stabbing father in Lowry Hill home
The woman will remain hospitalized under a court-ordered civil commitment for mental health treatment until at least early next year.
Duluth music teacher cornered preteen student in stairwell and molested her, charges say
The teacher has been charged with two felonies and remains jailed.
Jurors convict man of murder for 7-year-old son's fentanyl overdose in Minneapolis home
"Because of the shapes and colors of the pills," the charges read, "their appearance was similar to chewable children's vitamins."
Bird strikes front landing gear, disables airliner arriving at Twin Cities airport
Passengers and crew on the flight from Miami were stuck on the plane for nearly two hours after it landed.
Minneapolis smackdown? City is finalist to host WWE's WrestleMania in '25
If chosen, the pro wrestling extravaganza would be held at U.S. Bank Stadium. Boosters say the local economic benefit would approach Super Bowl levels.
Charges say Willmar massage parlor owner held woman captive for days
The woman told police that the business owner would not let her drink water, cook food or turn on the lights, the charges read.
ID released of man killed in Roseville house fire
A passerby saw smoke coming from a door and window, according to the Fire Department.
Minneapolis cop beat man who was then treated as the aggressor, lawsuit says
Asante Simmons was jailed for more than a month after his encounter with former officer Alexander Brown, only to see the charges dismissed. Now he's suing.
Charges: Driver was on iPad learning English when he crashed and killed veteran Minnesota trucker
The trucker had logged 4.5 million miles, according to his obituary.
Emailer threatened to bomb kid-friendly 'Drag Queen Story Time' at Minneapolis brewery, police say
No explosives found at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative or two other threatened locations.
Day 5 of landfill search for baby allegedly drowned by mom in Bloomington hotel tub, put in dumpster
The 7-month-old boy's mother and her boyfriend have been charged in connection with the death.
Video: Teen clings to life after collision with unlicensed driver who raced through red light
The State Patrol suspects that the speeding driver was under the influence of an illicit drug at the time.
Charge: Woman drowned baby in Bloomington hotel tub, put him in dumpster; body still missing
Her boyfriend is also charged in connection with the killing.
Roving rumbles after event at Roseville High erupt at two fast-food restaurants; up to 200 involved
The Roseville fighting followed a similar outbreak at Fridley High School, where an officer was injured and three teens were arrested.
Edina financial adviser admits stealing $1.6M to buy 6 homes in the city
She used some of the money to buy a residence in Edina for a family member, according to court documents.
BCA identifies man fatally shot by Wright County deputy, says he was holding a knife
The BCA did not say whether the 67-year-old man said something troubling to the deputy or made any threatening moves.
Murder charge: Scott County woman shot lover, then said she kicked gun from his hand and it went off
The dead man's son said Jennifer Lieber had been drinking for much of the night, got a gun and was yelling and threatening to kill them, the criminal complaint read.
Prison for convicted child molester who used fake name to get hired at famed Minnesota language camp
Stephon Jones used the identity of another man in order to pass a background check for a job as a cook at Concordia Language Villages, according to prosecutors.
Texans charged with stealing $18K in calculators in one day from 8 Targets in Twin Cities
The charges say the accused are part of a larger theft ring in the Dallas area.
911 transcript reveals moment police comforted kids after Burnsville first responders killed
Dispatcher to child on phone: 'I want you to listen to the officers ... and do exactly as they say. ... I will stay on the line with you, OK?'
Appeals Court: Judge erred giving former Twin Cities psychiatrist longer sentence for raping patient
The woman said she feels like the Appeals Court 'turned its back on the victim with its decision.'
Burnsville 'decommissioning' police squad memorial for slain first responders
The public is advised that items for the memorial outside City Hall can still be placed there through Saturday.
Police, court records: Woman found dead in North Loop home complained of many assaults by boyfriend
Officers were at her apartment on a domestic assault call 9 days before her body was found.
Woman jailed, accused of killing man whose body was found night before in her home near Prior Lake
The Sheriff's Office did not explain how the man was killed, but the jail log suggests that a gun was used.
On trial's opening day, Canadian man admits to role in $30M nationwide magazine subscription scheme
Abdou-Rahmane Diallo was one of more than 60 defendants charged for their roles in a $300 million fraud scheme that exploited more than 150,000 victims.
Mother: Young woman from Chaska killed in Chicago mass shooting aspired to be paramedic
Her sister was among three other people wounded, according to their mother.
Charge: Former St. Paul cop set fire to building that houses his restaurant
In 2019, he pleaded guilty to an assault that led to five St. Paul police officers being fired.
Man, 58, shot to death in south Minneapolis is identified
Police have yet to announce any arrests in connection with the shooting.
Officials ID man killed in drive-by shooting in Minneapolis
The 22-year-old New Brighton man was shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle along Sheridan Ave. N, according to police.
Authorities investigating shooting incidents involving deputies in Wright County, St. Paul
A Wright County deputy was placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting a motorist following a confrontation in St. Michael.
Woman ID'd whose death in North Loop apartment more than a week ago is called suspicious
She 'had been deceased for an unknown amount of time,' a police statement read.
Boy, 1, with health challenges from Houston, missing since Feb. 6, found in Twin Cities; mom jailed
'Noah is safe and is getting the medical attention he desperately needs,' according to law enforcement in Texas.
Man who verbally and violently defied law enforcement in Carver County gets lengthy prison sentence
The many cases filed against 35-year-old outline repeated defiance — in words and actions — against authority.
Jail for trucker who killed motorcyclist in hit-and-run at Chaska intersection
The driver ran a red light, and his overloaded semi had faulty brakes, according to prosecutors.
Teen hit by gunfire Monday in Uptown charged in Mpls. mass shooting last summer
Nine people were wounded in August outside a Minneapolis corner store, where 4 people were hit — one fatally — with gunfire Tuesday.
Two charged with robbing stash of cash from Hopkins grocery, blindfolding employees with duct tape
Court filing said the store manager was pistol-whipped and threatened with death.
Former Cargill employee admits stealing hundreds of company laptops, putting them on eBay
The Shakopee man worked for Cargill for more than 30 years until he was fired, according to a court filing and a company official.
'Nothing could be more honorable': Fallen Burnsville police, firefighter mourned in massive ceremony
Thousands attended in person and watched the livestream sending off the first responders.
Burnsville responders mourned: 'May you forever rest in peace'
The BCA said 10,000 people filled Grace Church, hundreds more attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to watch the 2-hour service. More than 20,000 watched the livestream.
Woman who said her fiancé fell on knife is given 22-year sentence for his death in western Wisconsin
Marian Smith told law enforcement various accounts of what happened, including that Shaun Lewis fell on the knife as they argued.
Gun in Burnsville killings was bought through 'straw purchase,' shop owner says
The owner told the Star Tribune that his gun shop 'had no way of knowing' the weapon would end up being in the hands of the man who killed two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic.
Deal allows former Viking Griffen to avoid drunken driving conviction
In the months following the drunken driving allegation, Griffen was involved in two other driving-related situations. Charges in those cases were dropped as part of the agreement.
Here's how you can watch Wednesday's funeral service for Burnsville officers, firefighter-paramedic
The service in an Eden Prairie church's 4,300-seat auditorium has organizers "anticipating an unprecedented attendance," read a statement from the state Department of Public Safety.
Pedestrian hit by SUV and killed in Burnsville
The crash occurred about 8:45 p.m. Saturday on eastbound County Road 42 just east of 145th Street.
Ex-teacher at Hmong Academy in St. Paul charged with having sexual encounters with student
"The sexual relationship is believed to be ongoing," prosecutors wrote in the complaint they filed late last week.
Haven for healing is born after death of 'Miracle' hockey star Mark Pavelich
Following the urging from the Olympic gold medalist shortly before he died by suicide, the Ranch was conceived and offers mental health care in a serene setting in Sauk Centre.
Officials say house fire in Ely that claimed one life was accidental
The fire occurred Sunday afternoon just off the eastern shore of Spaulding Bay.
Driver passing on 2-lane highway in western Wisconsin kills other motorist in head-on crash
The collision occurred north of Menomonie, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.
Edina financial adviser, property investor cheated clients out of $1.6M to buy homes in the city
She used some of the money to buy a residence in Edina for a family member, according to the charging document.
BCA: Man who killed 2 Burnsville officers, paramedic fired 100-plus rounds
Roughly 3½ hours of negotiations failed to persuade Shannon Gooden to surrender, the agency said.
Prison for Twin Cities man who assaulted officers during the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington
After his conviction, Brian Mock continued to perpetuate doubt about the validity of Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump.
Murder charges: Gun-hoarding Brooklyn Park man with mental illness history 'just lost it,' shot woman
"He stated that he doesn't have an excuse" for killing the woman, the charges read.
Medical examiner: Man killed self after fatally shooting 2 Burnsville officers and medic
Details about services for Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Adam Finseth could come this week. The family in the home at the time has had to move, a relative said.
Filing: Minnesotan who hit Amish buggy and left injured kids behind has troubling driving record
The woman initially told a sheriff's deputy that she hit a deer.
BCA says Shannon Gooden used multiple guns to kill 2 Burnsville police officers and paramedic
A joint memorial event for the three will be held Feb. 28 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
A 'long weekend' in jail and a big bill to pay for Victoria restaurant owner who evaded taxes
At the time he was charged, Paul Carlson owed more than $440,000 in taxes, penalties and interest.
Woman spared prison for South St. Paul crash after bar-hopping that killed ex-husband
Her blood alcohol content was 2 ½ times the legal limit when she crashed and killed her ex-husband last June.
Sex assault charges: Winona High School teacher had encounters with 3 track athletes he coached
Eric Birth is an alum of the high school and went on to play football at Winona State University.
Suspect in shooting of Burnsville officers and medic had violent past, lost right to own guns
Two orders for protection were filed against the man by women he shared children with. Authorities say the 38-year-old killed himself Sunday after fatally shooting two Burnsville police officers and a paramedic.
Minnesota Wild honor Burnsville officers, medic fatally shot on duty
The recognition before Monday afternoon's game came during the Wild's previously planned appreciation for law enforcement, first responders and other public safety personnel.
Charges: Minneapolis man trained by ISIS rapped about leaving Somalia to 'shoot New York up'
In early 2017, Harafa Hussein Abdi sent an audio clip of rap lyrics that pledged support for ISIS and described acts of violence including shooting and bombing individuals in New York City.
Driver accused of being drunk, causing collision on I-694 that killed couple
Luis Tipantuna is being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide and having a blood alcohol content greater than the legal limit of 0.08%, according to jail records.
Two Burnsville cops, paramedic shot and killed; gunman dead
The first responder was trying to help one of the wounded officers when shot, police said. The shootings happened after an hourslong standoff following a domestic abuse call.
Burnsville shooting is ninth incident of officers hit by gunfire in the region since April 2023
The shootings occurred in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Plea deal rejected for Minneapolis man who sent heavy items off downtown balcony onto cars
The plea agreement called for probation and no time locked up for a man with a lengthy rap sheet.
Duluth firefighter, badly injured by suspected hit-and-run while running, is given big rehab sendoff
The driver, whom police found miles from the scene of the Duluth crash, is now charged with a felony. The 24-year-old firefighter is heading to Colorado for physical therapy.
Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in home near Twin Cities kills 2, sends 3rd person to hospital
Occupants were using makeshift means to heat the home, the Sheriff's Office said.
Tesla driver said if he did kill Mille Lacs doctor, he might have been on autopilot, distracted
The suspect in the hit-and-run initially denied hitting the small-town doctor.