South Metro
5 killed, many injured in series of horrific metro area crashes
A driver has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a Minneapolis crash that killed a pregnant woman.
South Metro
Apple Valley ponders how to address dumpsters-in-a-bag
It may be the first Twin Cities suburb to craft an ordinance specifically addressing problems with the "temporary refuse receptacles."
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Minnesota corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting female inmate
Under Minnesota law, inmates cannot legally give consent, largely due to the uneven power dynamic between officers and offenders.
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No prison for ex-Florida cop who fatally shot Twin Cities retiree during demo
Her husband spoke at sentencing against the plea deal. He was there when his wife of 55 years was shot.
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Man pleads guilty to shooting 2 South St. Paul officers during eviction
The gunman has a history of mental illness, was angry over being evicted.
South Metro
Cub Foods joins other stores in asking customers not to openly carry guns
The grocery chain also said it would no longer sell e-cigarettes or vaporizers.
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As mother pleads for leniency, Apple Valey man gets 6 months for death of son left in hot SUV
He was given a stayed sentence of 48 months.
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Man sentenced to 47 years in deaths of Eagan couple he hit with minivan
Jonna Armartey used his vehicle as a weapon to target two complete strangers, authorities say.
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Charges: South Carolina woman kidnapped, assaulted South St. Paul girl she met online
Katrina Marie Alif allegedly drove from South Carolina to pick up the girl, who is under 12
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Shakopee Sioux announce $5 million campaign to boost Indian education in Minnesota schools
It will fund classroom resources, training.
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In Lakeville, Vice President Mike Pence praises 'extraordinary period' of economic prosperity
Pence says Trump's economic policies have helped small businesses like Safety Signs.
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Judge orders years of Valentine's Day reminders for driver whose Feb. 14 crash killed partner
Drunken driver's partner died in a rollover crash after a holiday night out.
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Man threw punches, companion fired fatal shot in downtown Minneapolis confrontation, charges say
Tyler D. Walker allegedly initiated the physical confrontation.
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Frustrated Eagan residents seek reprieve from airplane rumbles
City wants FAA to give peace and quiet a chance.
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Prior Lake HS student arrested after arriving at school with BB gun, knife
Police arrested the 16-year-old about 1½ miles to the north of the high school.
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Trucker wins $22,500 from Eagan employer in rift over his service dog riding along
Transport America agreed to pay the amount to trucker Matthew Ellison, 30, of Linton, N.D., as well as revise its policies.
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Driver runs red light in Inver Grove Heights is hit twice and killed
Car's driver was hit first by a pickup truck and then a semi, the patrol said.
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Medical emergency suspected in fatal crash southeast of Prior Lake
The SUV went off the road, through a ditch and hit some trees.
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