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Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
Charges say the parents ignored their daughter's health concerns and the advice of family and friends to take her to the hospital.
Family of Ricky Cobb II sues Minnesota state troopers in shooting
The lawsuit claims that troopers violated Cobb's civil rights through unreasonable seizure and excessive use of force.
Woman charged after police recover 124 cats from Crystal home
Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.
Man, 19, pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting of Minneapolis police officer
The 19-year-old admitted to firing a dozen shots Aug. 11.
Charges dismissed against man accused of raping 11-year-old girl in Bemidji
"You know something happened to that little girl," prosecutor said. "We just can't charge it."
Man who orchestrated Zaria McKeever's killing by teen brothers pleads guilty to first-degree murder
Erick Haynes will be sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
She was convicted of killing her abusive boyfriend. Now a Maple Grove woman is home awaiting a new trial.
Mom, sentenced to 25 years for murder, gets rare second chance at self-defense claim.
Memo: Use-of-force expert in Minnesota state trooper case gave no final opinion in motorist's fatal shooting
Jeffrey Noble speculated that trooper Ryan Londregan acted as a "reasonable officer" would have to protect his partner, but refrained from offering a final opinion on whether deadly force was necessary.
Teen who killed Zaria McKeever enters guilty plea, will serve 10-year term
He agreed to testify against the man charged with plotting the home invasion.
Red Lake hosts vigils, ceremonies for two young boys killed in house fire
Their mom is charged with abuse, torture, neglect stemming from recent Amber Alert.
After hour of deliberation, jury finds man guilty of double murder in Minneapolis
The victims mothers' rejoiced swift verdicts reached Thursday and praised the work of police and prosecutors.
19-year-old man enters guilty plea in fatal Mall of America shooting
Prosecutors are asking the judge to impose a 30-year sentence
Evidence under debate as Minnesota state trooper charged in motorist's killing appears in court
Trooper Ryan Londregan's attorneys want records from a prosecution expert. Prosecutors say they've handed over all relevant information.
State Patrol trainer says trooper Ryan Londregan followed training in fatal shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II
The trainer said prosecutors lied and took part of his 37-page interview out of context.
Attorney for family of Ricky Cobb II sent $25M demand letter to state
Bakari Sellers said he plans to file a civil suit on behalf of the family in the coming weeks alleging use of excessive force.
Teen accused in woman's slaying now charged as adult; plea deal on table
The charges stem from a botched break-in at a Brooklyn Park apartment complex in 2022. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office later took over the case from the Hennepin County Attorney.
Red Lake mother charged with torture and abuse of son who was subject of recent Amber Alert
Toddler was covered in open sores and hadn't been bathed in days when located Friday night.
Will Gov. Walz reassign prosecution of trooper Londregan to AG Ellison?
Ellison said his office is studying the situation, which is "up in the air."
Plymouth woman to serve 6 years for aiding the stabbing of her alleged rapist
Her boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to attempted first-degree murder.
State Appeals Court upholds denial of teaching license for ex-officer who killed Philando Castile
Jeronimo Yanez's attorney said the case "is further proof that issues surrounding police are not able to be decided in a fair and unbiased manner in Minnesota."
Defense attorney: Prosecutors ignored expert in state trooper murder case
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's Office refuted the allegations, saying attorneys for trooper Ryan Londregan "cherry picked" quotes in a motion filed Monday.
'Clarkies' converge in downtown Minneapolis for Big Ten tournament
Fans of star Iowa hoopster Caitlin Clark were well-represented among the downtown crowds gathering for the women's basketball tournament at Target Center.
Bail set at $2 million for Minneapolis man charged in Dinkytown tobacco shop killings
The gunman fired 24 rounds, killing two and wounding a store clerk.
Ramsey County public defender, ex-assistant attorney general resigns in fallout of sexual abuse charges
He was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Cook, Ramsey and Washington counties and won't serve prison time.
Nine juveniles charged following rash of February robberies in Minneapolis
County Attorney Moriarty announced the charging decisions Friday.
Convicted felons seek clean slate at Mary Moriarty's inaugural expungement clinic
Around 300 people were assisted with filing for expungement, which Moriarty said shows a need.
Minneapolis man eligible for parole after resentencing for his role as a teen in the murders of a mother and son
Brian Lee Flowers, who was 16 at the time, was determined to have played a lesser role.
Hennepin County judge denies prosecutors' motion to temporarily seal evidence in trooper's deadly force case
Judge Tamara Garcia called the state's request "premature and overbroad."
Hennepin County attorney to host inaugural felony expungement clinic
The clinic is slated for Feb. 28, and only those with felony convictions originating from Hennepin County are eligible.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds Buffalo clinic mass shooter's convictions, including murder
A Wright County jury convicted Gregory Ulrich on all 11 counts in the 2021 mass shooting.
Why state trooper's trial in fatal shooting won't be like the others
State trooper Ryan Londregan will be tried under a revised use-of-deadly-force statute by a prosecutor who is facing a backlash from Minnesota's law enforcement community.
Robbinsdale police officer testifies why he stopped Myon Burrell, searched vehicle
His attorneys argue there was no basis for the traffic stop that led to felony charges.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty opens application process for incarcerated people to request reduced sentence
The initiative stems from a new Minnesota law passed in 2023.
Trooper booked, released 2 weeks after charges in fatal shooting
Ryan Londregan is charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter in the July 31 shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
Head of DOJ's youth justice office hails Hennepin County's reform efforts
Liz Ryan, head of Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, visited for a symposium and student-led panel this week.
Supreme Court reverses accomplice's conviction in kidnapping, killing of Mpls. real estate agent
Elsa Segura was sentenced to life in prison, but will now receive a new trial.
Trooper charged in fatal shooting of Black motorist makes first court appearance
Ryan Londregan was charged last week in the shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
Public defender pay raise shakes up staffing in Minnesota county attorney offices
Many county attorneys have left for the higher pay, but some counties have also raised wages in response.
Grand jury was convened in the killing of Ricky Cobb II, though not to render charging decision
Prosecutors say the secret process was used for investigative purposes.
Minnesota state trooper charged with murder, manslaughter in fatal shooting of Black motorist
Ryan Londregan shot Ricky Cobb II during a July 31 traffic stop in Minneapolis.
University of Minnesota student charged in grandfather's murder
The man and his mother allegedly shot the 87-year-old.
Man charged with murder in shooting at Quarry shopping center in northeast Minneapolis
Police believe the same gun was used in a St. Paul homicide Jan. 1.
Mankato man charged in shooting at Minneapolis police, holding grandmother, child at gunpoint
He is charged with eight counts of assault and felony gun possession.
Man found mentally incompetent to stand trial in brutal killing of Loring Park store clerk
Court records show Taylor Justin Schulz had been evicted a week before the slaying.
Getaway driver sentenced to about a decade in prison in fatal north Minneapolis shooting of 15-year-old
The accused shooter remains jailed in connection with another fatal shooting.
What does it mean when Minnesota courts sentence offenders to 'the workhouse'?
Minnesota is one of the few states that still uses this term, which some feel is outdated.
Minn. Supreme Court suspends Hennepin County prosecutor for lie in dismissed rape case
Catherine McEnroe was suspended for 60 days and fined.
Woman sought restraining order against man weeks before Christmas Eve stabbing
Court records, friend describe the abusive relationship.
St. Paul man acquitted of New Year's Day murder facing felony gun, drug charges
More than 1,700 fentanyl pills and a gun were allegedly in Bernard Mack's possession.
Man charged with jumping fence, walking onto MSP runway
Roel Adame Blanco, 25, faces six misdemeanor charges in Hennepin County and was set to appear in court Wednesday.
Patient sues Eden Prairie dentist over visit that included eight crowns, four root canals and 20 fillings
The lawsuit alleges the dentist provided an unsafe dosage of anesthesia and falsified medical records to cover it up.
21-year-old man charged with murder in fatal Minneapolis bar shooting
Charges say the victim's friend was dancing with the suspect's girlfriend before the shooting.
Man charged in killing of estranged girlfriend at Linden Hills apartment
Victim was the executive director of a service provider for Minnesota seniors and those with disabilities.
Man gets year in workhouse for armed robberies days after controversial plea deal in deadly carjacking
Charges say he committed the robberies in the days leading up to slaying of Steven Markey.
In plea deal met with anger, no additional prison time for fatal Mpls. carjacking
The deal in the killing of Steven Markey, followed by sentencing, brought the case to an abrupt conclusion.
Fridley man charged with attempted murder in baseball bat beating that left victim in critical condition
The victim's girlfriend told police that she was in the process of divorcing the suspect.
Minneapolis man gets 6 years in prison for killing toddler, abusing infant brother
Otis Lee Jackson, 30, pleaded guilty last month in Hennepin County District Court.
Mentally ill man charged in gruesome killing of Loring Park cashier
Police say they arrested Taylor Justin Schulz, 44, after a six-hour standoff that followed Robert Skafte's killing.
Minnesota justice partners express concern over loss of crucial software program
Move complicates basic functions like accessing court calendars and viewing active warrants.
Lawmakers, family reignite calls for justice, safety after transgender woman killed in Minneapolis
A man was charged Tuesday with murder in her death.
Minn. police association blasts Hennepin County Attorney for no assault charges after officer dragged
Prosecutors countered that he intended to flee, not assault the Maple Grove police officer.
Murder charges filed in Edina strip mall parking lot shooting
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man was immediately arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder, police said.
Man charged with murder after shooting transgender woman near Lake Street
Gunshot residue on the victim's sweatshirt suggested gunfire from close range, according to the charges.
Former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Kassius Benson pleads guilty to federal tax evasion
The feds indicted Benson on 17 counts of tax evasion. He pleaded guilty to one count and was ordered to pay $213,000.
Teen pleads guilty to role in shooting that wounded on-duty Minneapolis officer
The officer has since returned to duty full time, MPD says.
One body found in debris of South St. Paul house ravaged by explosions, fire
The blaze erupted about 6:18 a.m. in a neighborhood near I-494, officials said.
19-year-old charged with murder of semi-pro football player in downtown Minneapolis drive-by shooting
Murder charges were filed nearly 10 months after Deveall "Mac" McClendon was shot and killed Feb. 6.
Lawsuit: Minneapolis police shot, injured man with projectile at bus stop during unrest
The city has paid millions of dollars to settle claims of police brutality for officer misconduct in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
Charges: Man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor in north Minneapolis
Video surveillance from the second floor hallway captured the shooting.
Murder charges filed in fatal north Minneapolis shooting
Charges indicate the killing was gang-related.
As police struggle to rein in car theft, Hennepin County Attorney's Office tries new path
Hennepin County is on track to end the year with case clearance for auto thefts at 2.7%, far below the 2022 national average of 9%.
Hennepin County judge dismisses sex trafficker's lawsuit against accuser
The accuser penned three books about being a victim-survivor of a sex-trafficking ring family business.
Fiancée grieves life partner killed in Minneapolis drive-thru at shooter's sentencing
Tu'Quan L. Smith Sr., 32, was shot and killed in the former Lake Street White Castle drive-thru the summer of 2021.
