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2nd man charged in midnight shootout on Lake Street that left one dead, one injured
The evidence was clear that Charles Dobbins and Deon McGraw "initiated the gunfire and that [the victim] returned fire," the charges read.
Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol
An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.
Man gets 13 years for shooting death of teen in Plymouth in sneakers dispute
Balenciaga was the brand of the shoes at the center of the rift. Depending on the style, a pair can retail for more than $1,000.
Feds capture man charged in Minnesota with luring men into sexually exploiting young children
The many incidents involved male and female victims from newborns to 7 years old, according to the charges.
Police ID driver who exited I-94 at 'very high rate of speed' and caused crash that injured 5 in SUV
Court filing says police suspect she was intoxicated at the time.
1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
The teenagers were in a group of runners crossing Hwy. 61 at the crosswalk, the state patrol said.
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
Suspected gang member charged in fatal shooting of two men nearly 2 years ago in north Minneapolis
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man had been charged in the killings, but the case was dismissed after an investigation found video evidence to the contrary.
Woman hit by skid loader, killed at farm in Pine County
The incident on Monday happened during a cattle feeding. The Pine County sheriff said it appears to be an accident.
Grandmother guilty of neglect that led to 7-year-old girl dying on Christmas on Red Lake Reservation
State death records say the girl died in an emergency room from malnutrition and a severe infection from lice.
Plot to sell pricey dog stolen in St. Paul foiled when potential buyer sees pet on flyer, charges say
Two men stole the dog as the owner was walking with Tiny to buy ice cream, the criminal complaint read.
Man charged with sexually assaulting stranger on Brooklyn Park trail after stepfather gives tip to police
21-year-old Brooklyn Center man allegedly forced the woman off the trail at gunpoint.
Edina accountant stole more than $340K from her clients, according to federal charges
Woman intends to plead guilty to stealing, her defense attorney says.
Man sentenced to 16 years for fatal sucker punch on St. Paul light rail platform
Darren Duffie is expected to serve the first nine years and 11 months in prison, the balance on supervised release.
Patrol IDs boy, 3, killed in head-on crash in Dakota County hwy. construction zone
The boy apparently was not properly belted into his car seat, according to the patrol.
Officials ID 2 shot dead in Lino Lakes; 7 deaths in county under similar circumstances in past month
"At this point in the investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident," sheriff's office says.
Charges: Montrose man gripped his gun for many minutes while hit by deputy gunfire, nonlethal rounds
The man had four guns with him at the scene, and five more at his home along with nearly 30,000 rounds of ammunition, charges against him read.
Jogger on rural southwestern Minnesota road is hit from behind by pickup and killed
The driver came over the crest of a hill just before hitting the woman, the Sheriff's Office said.
Trucker was watching Netflix on phone when he caused I-35 crash that killed couple, charges say
The semi driver was traveling at highway speeds when he hit two vehicles ahead that had slowed for a construction zone ahead, according to the charges.
Police now say all 5 women have so far survived rollover of SUV exiting I-94 in Minneapolis
Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash, according to police.
New State Patrol chief opens up about adding women to ranks, frets over her teen driver at home
Col. Christina Bogojevic believes women have an edge when it comes to interacting with the public.
Officials ID 14-year-old shot and killed while in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. Friday at the 24-hour BP in the 2600 block of NE. University Avenue, police said.
Mother charged with fentanyl overdose death of her 8-month-old boy in Roseville hotel room
A rolled-up dollar bill with fentanyl on it was found on the hotel floor, the charges say.
Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago
The dog was found in St. Paul roughly 3 miles to the southwest of where she was stolen.
Charges: Man targeted woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her
The suspect said he was "driving around in the early morning hours ... and randomly selected a house to break into," the charges read.
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
Edina man admits to fatally shooting a man in Minneapolis during dispute over money
The plea agreement calls for Jashon Johnson to serve a 16-year sentence.
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
The man was apprehended Thursday in Blaine at a private recycling facility where he works, police said.
Man gets more than 21 years in gun-battle crash that killed woman on scooter in North Loop
A teenager on a street corner with her scooter was hit and killed.
Men knock woman down and steal her dog during walk, St. Paul police say
The attack occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. The bulldog/terrier mix is still missing.
Lotto America player in Minnesota hits $3.1M jackpot
The winning ticket was bought at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight
"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.
8 months in jail for Blaine man who caused 120-mph crash hours after he was caught speeding
A judge set aside a sentence of 1½ years in favor of jail time and put the man on probation for five years.
Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going
Court records show a state trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph four months earlier on Interstate 694 in New Brighton.
Shove of one resident by another at assisted living center in Hugo being investigated as homicide
The push broke the victim's hip, according to a court filing.
Charges: Friendly fire killed man standing among group who shot at moving SUV in south Minneapolis
The death came among a spate of shootings late last year that killed four and wounded at least seven others across Minneapolis.
House fire north of St. Cloud kills man, 76
There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in Benton County.
Life sentence for man who fatally beat girlfriend while her children were nearby in her Medina home
Jeremiah Q. Turner will be eligible for parole in 30 years.
Man whose Snapchat group sold illegal 'switches' and ghost guns in Minnesota gets two years
Avont Drayton's attorney said his client 'thought of these items as really cool tools in a similar manner to buying a new power tool.'
Officials reveal reason Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert mistakenly was sent countywide
The Sheriff's Office said it has identified the step in the process that led to the mistake.
Armed man shot during standoff with police outside Target in Woodbury
The shooting occurred late in the morning in the parking lot, police said.
Long recovery ahead for 'gentle giant' burned in deadly Mpls. crash; driver charged
Jon Seas suffered burns over 30% of his body.
St. Paul man who fatally shot man in pickup, later shot another man gets 25 years
The second victim was taking his family to church, according to prosecutors.
911 caller tries in vain to douse flames that engulfed man on rural property near St. Cloud
Officials have yet to make a preliminary ruling on the cause of the fire.
Plea deal caps jail at 5 months for man whose 3-year-old found gun, fatally shot self in Hinckley home
Judge will decide in June whether to accept the terms, which include dismissing manslaughter counts.
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 Joaquín '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.
