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Charges say man stole evidence from many vehicles in secured MPD forensic garage
Criminal complaint says suspect entered more than two dozen vehicles and stole evidence. Numerous cases are potentially affected, including at least one involving a homicide.
Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel
The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees
He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.
Sex assault case dismissed against Duluth teacher, investigation remains open
In the meantime, according to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, the case could be refiled.
Charges: Woman hit Amish buggy in Fillmore County, left 9 injured family members behind
The driver at first said she hit a deer, then acknowledged hitting the buggy, according to the charges.
Man backtracks on plea deal in fatal shooting of teen in Plymouth over luxury sneakers
Hans Madave's attorney told the court that his advice was to keep to the agreement to plead guilty.
Charge: Driver admits 'jamming out' on air guitar when he hit and killed pedestrian in Moose Lake
The motorist was caught earlier this year on his phone while driving, according to court records.
Ex-KFAN host Dubay admits to misdemeanor after drug arrest; felony charge dropped
Longtime sports radio personality Jeff Dubay pleaded guilty Monday after the latest of his many drug-related run-ins with the law.
Police ID man found dead on St. Paul sidewalk from an assault
Officers on patrol made the discovery about 1 a.m. Saturday.
RNs fired for citing inmates' poor care in many Minnesota jails, lawsuit says
Three Anoka County jail inmates died in 2023 after falling ill in jail. The three RNs are suing the contractor, which is still providing nursing staff for the facility.
Officials ID man found stabbed to death in vehicle parked in Crystal with engine running
The man was stabbed about 10 times, officials said. No arrests have been announced.
Attempted murder charge: Man stabbed 17 times during bar fight in Crystal
The attack occurred at SteveO's on West Broadway.
Driver is killed in crash on I-35E during Twin Cities' biggest snowstorm of season
The wreck occurred Sunday afternoon.
12 years later: Possible DNA match for mother of 'Baby Angel,' found dead in river near Winona
After a search warrant was filed by inverstigators, the woman relented and gave DNA to investigators.
Driver suspected of DUI is jailed after fatally hitting pedestrian in Moose Lake
"It is believed that alcohol impairment is a contributing factor in the crash," a sheriff's office statement read.
Onetime KFAN personality Jeff Dubay is jailed after latest drug arrest, reacts to allegations
He was wearing only a blanket and covered in vegetable oil when a trooper pulled him over, the charges read.
Police ID boy, 3, they say died suspiciously in Moorhead home
Emergency responders went to the home on a report that the child was not breathing.
Lakeville dance instructor charged with sexual assault
Charges in Dakota County District Court allege the 35-year-old instructor sexually assaulted a 17-year-old pupil multiple times.
Champlin woman admits putting down baby in home day care too hard and inflicting severe brain injury
She initially tried to blame the assault on another child, according to the criminal complaint.
Charges: Wolves exec's hard drive stolen by disgruntled employee
As head of the analytics department, Sachin Gupta had data in his possession that the Wolves conceal from other teams, including details about contracts and trade negotiations.
New U.S. ambassador to Haiti has kept his Minnesota roots through many far-flung postings
Dennis Hankins grew up and was educated in public schools in Bemidji, which he credits as building blocks for a career in the Foreign Service.
Police suspect armed robbery that netted $45K at Hopkins grocery store was an inside job
The employee in on the plot was spared injury, while the manager was pistol-whipped, according to a new court filing.
N. Minneapolis bar, long dogged by crime, closing for major makeover
The owner of 4th Street Saloon, near Interstate 94 and West Broadway, said frequent struggles with crime and violence have taken the fun out of the job.
Chief O'Hara says there's blame to go around for Mpls. policing difficulties
Chief Brian O'Hara pointed at politics, schools and police training during comments at a policing roundtable late last year that is covered in the new issue of Harper's Magazine.
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.