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Video goes viral of man enduring 'shocking' chain whipping on downtown St. Paul street
The video was shot from a hotel room window by Kevin Weekes, a hockey analyst with ESPN.
Officials ID teen who died after jumping into southwestern Minnesota lake to retrieve canoe paddle
He attempted to swim back to the canoe, but the wind pushed it farther from him, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Charges: Man fatally stabbed woman in neck outside downtown Duluth bar after closing time
Gunfire erupted immediately afterward, according to the charges.
Wanted man charged with luring men into sexually exploiting young children
"His whereabouts ... are unknown," a BCA statement read. "He may or may not still be in Minnesota."
30 days in jail for ex-school choir director in northwestern Minnesota who sexually assaulted girl
The judge chose not to impose a three-year sentence.
Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane finishes federal prison time in George Floyd killing
Thomas Lane, one of the four Minneapolis police officers who had George Floyd in custody leading up to his death, still has time behind bars to satisfy his state sentence.
4 are now charged in inside job armed robbery of Hopkins grocery store that netted $45K
Federal prosecutors say one of the co-conspirators provided information about the store's layout and how the money was handled.
Private prison van driver, accused of raping St. Paul woman he was transporting, gets 30 years for similar attacks
The St. Paul woman alleged in a federal lawsuit that Marquet D. Johnson sexually assaulted her as he drove her from Texas to the Ramsey County jail. He was just sentenced to 30 years in prison for similar attacks on three other women.
Prison for man who was in daughter's Minnesota-based drug smuggling ring tied to notorious cartel
The drugs came from JoaquÃn 'El Chapo' Guzmán's Sinaloa cartel in Mexico, according to prosecutors.
Blaine businessman sentenced to 4½ years in prison for cheating hundreds of job seekers out of $600K
Charles Fields' scheme "took constant planning and calculation, including his creation of fake names, multiple email accounts, and multiple businesses," according to the prosecution.
Sentencing set for Nicolae Miu in teen's fatal stabbing in Apple River
The top count against Miu carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with more time possible on the other counts.
'Too lenient' plea deal rejected for man whose gun was used by 4-year-old boy to kill little brother
The agreement could have led to no jail time and all charges coming off the man's record.
Unlicensed driver sentenced to 5 months for fatally hitting priest on bicycle in Rosemount
According to court records, Trejean Curry has 10 convictions for operating a vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked,
Minnesota family's 1-year-old boy dies after fall from Sioux Falls hotel window
His parents are teachers in the Jackson County Central School District.
13-year sentence for unlicensed driver who fatally hit motorist while fleeing police in Oakdale
With credit for time in jail since his arrest, Scott Hardy is expected to serve the first 6½ years of his term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
Man killed in Minnetonka by law enforcement started gun battle with deputies, BCA says
Clint Hoyhtya had on body armor, opened fire after deputies knocked and announced their presence, according to the BCA.
Search resumes in southwestern Minnesota for 15-year-old boy who jumped in lake after losing canoe paddle
There were no lifejackets in the canoe, the sheriff's office said.
Officials say man shot 2 months ago in vacant downtown Minneapolis triplex was victim of homicide
Police said there have been no arrests made in connection with the killing, nor have they commented about a possible motive.
Man agrees to 6-year sentence for fatally shooting Hopkins man in Minneapolis
Victim died less than an hour after being shot in the chest.
Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman
Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.
Friend heard money, relationship woes from man tied to Chanhassen killing who took his own life
Daniel Balto was a "person of interest" in the death of Erik Berger, who investigators say was stabbed and shot.
Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable
The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.
Police chase ends in Cannon Falls with driver fatally shooting himself, officials say
The 30-mile chase began after police officer's vehicle was rammed by the suspect, officials said.
Gunfire from vehicle in Minneapolis wounds 3 people, 1 critically; 2 suspects arrested
The gunfire erupted shortly after 8:50 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of N. Lowry Avenue, police said.
Charges: Teen speeder crashes in Minneapolis, leaves passenger to die in fiery wreck
Court records show the driver has been cited repeatedly for exceeding the limit anywhere from 21 to 29 mph.
Cambridge man pleads to fatal, drunken crash while he was on probation for DWI
The 29-year-old pleaded guilty in Isanti County to criminal vehicular homicide for causing a rollover wreck that killed a passenger in his car.
Officials: Law enforcement gunfire killed man in shootout in Minnetonka
A deputy shot in the encounter has been released from the hospital.
20 years in prison for River Falls man who forced woman to stream on OnlyFans, other sex sites
He also sexually exploited a teenage girl.
Woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth, police say
Police are trying to determine whether the stabbing is related to a shooting around the same time that wounded one person.
Man who fired at Hennepin deputies in Minnetonka before his death was not subject of arrest warrant
It is unclear whether the man was killed by law enforcement or turned the gun on himself.
Mail carrier annoyed by barking is suspect in killing of family's dog near Mankato, sheriff's office says
Suspect spoke months earlier about wanting to "shoot his neighbor's dogs because they were barking," according to newly filed court documents.
Jury convicts Brainerd man who fatally shot daughter's boyfriend, allegedly over suspected abuse
The victim was shot in the back of the head and buried in a makeshift grave, according to prosecutors.
Minneapolis still waiting to hear about hosting WrestleMania in 2025
Last weekend's big event in Philadelphia came and went without a word about host city for 2025.
'Officer down': Two deputies injured, 28-year-old man dead after firefight in Minnetonka
The man who died was identified by his father, and officials say the deputies' injuries are not life-threatening.
Officials ID man shot to death this week in Minneapolis near Lake Street
No arrests have been announced, and police have yet to offer a possible motive for the killing.
Woman admits $3.75M theft from Winona County firm while falling for online relationship scam
A plea deal spares her prison, as she agrees to probation instead.
Woman, teen and young boy fatally shot near park playground in Ramsey named
Law enforcement said it is not looking for any suspects.
WrestleMania in Minneapolis? City, and Gable Steveson, are still waiting on WWE announcement
Last weekend's big event in Philadelphia came and went without a word about host city for 2025. Traditionally, that's when the announcement has been made.
Young man fatally shot in north Minneapolis is identified, located by police miles away in vehicle
The victim was shot in the neck, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said.
Jurors convict former northern Minnesota high school coach of rape
The woman said he put something in her mouth that might have been a pill or candy, but she soon began to feel "loopy" and blacked out, the charges read.
Man admits stealing $1.3M from truck repair center he worked for, spending the money on luxury cars and trips
Federal guidelines point to a sentence ranging from slightly less than 3½ years to 5¼ years in prison.
Officials release ID of man shot to death last week in north Minneapolis
A second man also was shot in the same incident, police said.
Who killed young beautician? DNA sample ignites half-century-old Minnesota murder case
An "an unknown DNA sample" is being analyzed in hopes of finding out who shot the 21-year-old and left her body in a southern Minnesota ditch in 1975.
Charges say a single punch outside St. Paul bar killed 30-year-old man
Pheng Vang told police he was stepping in to prevent a fight, according to the criminal complaint.
Charges: Dilworth man reaped $146K in benefits by posing as decorated veteran, POW
He currently works as a behavioral intervention specialist at Moorhead schools, a district spokeswoman said.
Twin Cities woman killed by elephant on African safari
The elephant charged and struck the vehicle that Gail Mattson, 79, of Minnetonka and others were riding in while on a game drive in Zambia.
Former Twin Cities psychiatrist gets shortened sentence for sexually assaulting patient
Gavin Meany plead guilty to four counts of criminal sexual conduct against a patient. He had appealed an initial, longer sentence by saying he was misled about the details when he made the plea.
30-year sentence for man who fatally shot girlfriend in her St. Paul home and said it was suicide
Matthew Ecker is expected to serve nearly 20 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
Teenager agrees to sentence of nearly 11 years for fatally shooting another teen in St. Paul alley
Video surveillance from St. Paul Johnson High School appeared to show him "re-enacting the shooting."
Possibly from marshy hiding spot, mystery shooter kills family's dog on home's deck near Mankato
Lily's owners got a threatening note about barking before the shooting, as did another dog owner nearby, according to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office.
Charge: Woman stole $130K from Bloomington youth softball group
The woman, who served as treasurer for the Bloomington FastPitch Association, stole from the group from February 2019 to May 2020, according to prosecutors.
Southern Minnesota man agrees to 6½-year term for strangling his girlfriend as part of suicide pact
Casey Narvaez can expect to serve slightly more than four years of his term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
No suspects sought in Blaine couple's deaths, guns taken from their home that day
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office has yet to release the cause and manner behind the deaths of Sarah Gordon and Daniel Seman.
Fridley Powerball player just misses $1B prize, wins $1 million
With another drawing on Wednesday night, the current jackpot has swelled into 10-figure territory. A $1M ticket sold on Monday in Fridley was only missing the Powerball number.
Ex-teacher and volleyball coach in Pine Island who sexually assaulted student gets 12-year sentence
The student was 13 years old when the abuse started, according to prosecutors.
Affidavit: Driver on video call, drunk when he caused crash that killed couple
The call lasted nearly half an hour and continued past the moment of impact, according to court records.
Officials ID man and woman found shot to death in a vehicle in Blaine
Police, the Sheriff's Office and the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the deaths.
Charges: 7 kids left alone when girl waving gun shot 11-year-old boy in the face
Police chief calls the shooting "tragic and infuriating" as Damarjae Lott remained in critical condition Monday.
Brooklyn Park police suspect driver who caused fatal crash was impaired; victim is ID'd
The Saturday night wreck happened when the driver left the road and hit a tree, police said.
Hit-and-run suspected in fiery Minneapolis crash that killed 20-year-old Blaine man
Two people who fled from the scene are being sought, police said.
Charge: Minneapolis man fatally stabbed cousin 19 times
At the time of the stabbing, Larondo Willis was on supervised release after serving just under eight years in prison for rape.
St. Paul man admits to gun charge stemming from shooting, chase and crash into Lowertown restaurant
The SUV crashed into the Ox Cart Ale House while it was closed.
Teen sentenced to four years for role in murder that led to Amir Locke's killing during police raid
The shooter, Locke's cousin, is serving a term of more than 16 years, with roughly 10.5 years of that in prison.
Man charged after his 5 dogs maul girl getting off school bus in St. Paul
The owner surrendered the dogs to city Animal Control the day after attack, and "they were humanely euthanized," the charges read.
Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine
"Law enforcement is not looking for any suspects, and there is no known threat to the public," a Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said.
Longtime Twin Cities gang member pleads guilty to having high-powered gun
The charges against James Edward Hollman, Jr. spelled out many years of gang activity and his connections to serious shootings.
Charges say man repeatedly entered secured Minneapolis police lot, stole evidence from vehicles
Criminal complaint says suspect went into more than two dozen vehicles. 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.
