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Police pursuit ends in Plymouth with three ejected from stolen vehicle
A jeep crashed on a freeway ramp in Plymouth around 8:30 a.m.; two occupants were taken to a hospital
Motorcyclist killed in I-94 crash near downtown Minneapolis
A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Tuesday on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, the State Patrol said Wednesday. The cyclist, Bartholomew P. Leuer,…
A 64-mile police pursuit ends with four flats, driver in jail
The chase, with speeds topping 100 mph, finally ended near Royalton, Minn.
Video shows bomb exploding in Bloomington mosque
Cameras inside the Dar Al Farooq mosque caught the blast after somebody threw a pipe bomb into an office of an imam as about a dozen people were in the building for morning prayers.
Hopkins police hoping for tip to help solve year-old pedestrian hit-and-run
Police have few clues but believe longtime resident was struck by a dark SUV.
No goose here: Minneapolis company markets Vikings "Duck, Duck, Gray Duck" shirt
A local clothing company with a knack for paying homage to iconic moments in Minnesota sports is out with its latest effort.
Man dies after rear-ending semi on NW Minn. highway
A 36-year-old man died Tuesday morning when he crashed into the back of a semitrailer truck that had stopped on a northwestern Minnesota highway to make a left turn, the State Patrol said.
Man who helped rescue kidnapped Alexandria girl gives back his $7K reward
Man who rescued kidnap victim gives her the reward.
Minneapolis police seek driver of hit-and-run crash that injured motorcyclist
Minneapolis police are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver of a white sedan that fled an August crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist.…
Another I-35W closing in south Mpls. on tap for the weekend
For the second consecutive weekend, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will shut down Interstate 35W through south Minneapolis as it continues demolition of the Franklin Avenue bridge.
Congestion on Twin Cities roads ticks up only slightly
MnDOT credits additional travel lanes, but traffic snarls will only worsen in coming years, the agency predicts.
Twin Cities metro area sets daily rainfall record
The Twin Cities and many others have logged a month's worth of rain three days into October.
Driver dies after his car collides with semi at NW. Minnesota intersection
The driver of a Mercedes died when he crashed into a semitrailer truck in a northwestern Minnesota intersection early Tuesday, the State Patrol said. Gregory…
Minnesota native shot in Las Vegas remains in critical condition
A Minnesota native lay on an operating table in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, one of hundreds wounded in a mass shooting during a country…
The Drive: A safer White Bear Avenue crossing and a question on jaywalkers' rights
Within the past month, a new signal system was installed on White Bear Avenue at Margaret Street in St. Paul to make it easier and…
Man fatally shot outside St. Paul strip mall
It was the 17th homicide in St. Paul this year.
Driver dies when he rear-ends grain wagon in SE. Minnesota
The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on Hwy. 76 in Houston County
MnDOT defends decision to close I-35W on jam-packed weekend
"Any delay would add significant costs to the project," director Charlie Zelle said.
Minneapolis police look for suspect who ran from car crash after chase
A second man in the vehicle was taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries
I-35W to close this weekend in time for Vikings, Twins, Gophers games, marathon
Good luck, Twin Cities Marathon runners and drivers. Anybody trying to get from here to there this weekend — on foot or by car — is going to need it.
12-year-old hit by car in Elk River dies
Ian Kniseley suffered extensive brain damage in the "unspeakable tragedy," the family said
Contractor hurt in electrical explosion at Brooklyn Park Home Depot
The explosion occurred overnight as work was being done on the electrical box.
After 9 months of detours, Hwy. 169 in Edina is set to reopen
More than 90,000 motorists a day have been on detour as MnDOT replaced an old bridge with a 3,000-foot causeway that passes over marshland.
Motorcyclist killed in Eden Prairie crash was father of 3
A motorcyclist killed in a crash Saturday in Eden Prairie has been identified as Tyrone Demitrius Alexander Ellis. Ellis, 28, of Bloomington, died of multiple…
Pursuit on I-94 in St. Paul ends with driver shooting himself to death
The freeway was closed for about 3 hours after the incident on eastbound I-94 at John Ireland Boulevard.
Man shot at south Minneapolis bus stop is identified
Police say a long-simmering feud between two men is to blame for a fatal shooting at a busy south Minneapolis intersection last week.
Smooth on opening day of Franklin Avenue bridge closure
Traffic flowed smoothly on Day 1 of what might be an eight-month closure.
Sept. 18: Teen found dead in NDSU dorm was Burnsville High senior
17-year-old was on campus visiting friends.
7-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in St. Paul
The girl was taken to the hospital with a broken leg, police said. A search for the driver continues.
Minneapolis leaders push to end traffic-related deaths in 10 years
Vision Zero seeks to make roads safer for bicyclists, automobiles, pedestrians.
Man found fatally shot in Minneapolis' Seven Corners area
No arrests have been made in the city's 25th homicide this year.
Lyft driver unwittingly becomes getaway driver for bank scammers in Eagan
Two men were arrested in Eagan after a bank clerk became suspicious
Charcoal grill on balcony causes fire in Mpls. apartment building
Nobody was seriously hurt in the three-alarm fire that was brought under control in about 75 minutes, said Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Tyner.
Charges say Hopkins homicide suspect used ax to kill his victim
Mitchell Hoogenakker was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of John Gallagher, Jr.
Police seek suspects in five armed robberies of metro area hotels
Bandits have displayed a gun or implied they had one during the overnight heists.
In search for missing pregnant woman, Fargo police find infant; 2 jailed
Two suspects who lived in the unit where the missing woman's baby was found were arrested in connection with her disappearance, said Fargo Police Chief David Todd.
Ax was used to force way into Hopkins slaying victim's home
Police say the 67-year-old victim was granted a restraining order against the suspect in July.
Frank Wright, 'All-Everything' at Carleton College, dies at age 91
"If there is one person responsible for how strong Carleton is today, it's Frank Wright," former Carleton President Stephen Lewis said of the longtime vice president and treasurer.
Minnesotans win more than $2.8 million in Powerball drawing
The last grand prize winner from the state was in 2013.
$500,000 bonus could get Hwy. 169 bridge in Edina open sooner
The new causeway over the Nine Mile Creek could be open to traffic by late September.
One winning Powerball ticket for $758.7M sold in Massachusetts
Someone in Minnesota won $1 million as well when these numbers were drawn Wednesday night: 6, 7, 16, 23, 26 and the Powerball of 4.
3-story Mpls. apartment building evacuated after brick facade falls
The Elliot Park building is owned by Stephen Frenz, an apartment owner who faces revocation of all his rental licenses.
Woman dead after motorcycle fleeing police crashes in Beltrami County
The 32-year-old woman was a passenger. The motorcycle's driver was critically hurt.
Survey: Leech Lake Tribal College ranks best two-year school in nation
Minnesota Community College system came in at No. 8.
Pickup passenger killed in crash with semi near Sleepy Eye
Roads were wet at the time of the crash on Hwy. 4 on Monday afternoon.
New 3rd Street lane could speed exit for Vikings fans
It will be a "contraflow" lane, which allows traffic to go the opposite direction on otherwise one-way streets.
Minnesota weather clouds chances of seeing solar eclipse
If you're hoping to view the eclipse locally, you might have to take a rain check — in 2024.
To catch a drunk: A State Patrol trooper watches for telltale signs
Over the next two weeks 300 agencies will roll in a two-week campaign against DWI.
Four-year rebuild of I-35W starting Monday 'will be tough' on drivers
Headaches and gridlock loom as a four-year rebuild is set to begin on Monday.
Uptown Diner fires 2 workers shown wearing Nazi uniforms
A Minneapolis restaurant has fired two employees who appeared in photos wearing Nazi apparel, an announcement on the restaurant's Facebook page said.
Suspect in Woodbury gun theft surrenders when mother intervenes
Kevron Bivens holed up in a Lake Elmo mobile home park after he allegedly stole a gun from a Cabela's store
Motorcyclist killed in chain-reaction crash in Sibley County
One person was injured in the three-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 19 in Gaylord
Man arrested after gun theft in Woodbury, standoff with police
The man dressed as a woman to evade capture; he had stolen a gun from Cabela's, officials said.
Hearing police call about Duluth drowning, man runs to river, saves victim
Hearing sirens, the man went outside and quickly scrambled into action.
At least it wasn't a total nightmare: First day of I-394 ramp closure mostly went ... OK
First day of I-394 ramp closure caused brief gridlock, but overall traffic moved well, officials said.
2 swimmers die despite rescue effort at Duluth's Park Point
A 10-year-old girl and her father "disappeared in the waves" of Lake Superior just before 4:30 p.m., and family members did not see them surface.
I-394 ramp to eastbound I-94 will close for two weeks
During the closure, the thousands of motorists who use the ramp each day will be directed on a 15-mile detour south along Hwy. 100 to the Crosstown and north on I-35W.
Baby boom at Como Zoo: Twin tamarins join newborn giraffe, reindeer
Donors helped name new giraffe, Violet, and tiny reindeer, Forest.
9 years in prison for man who beat Minneapolis store clerk with a hammer
The clerk was beaten during Dec. 31 robbery in south Minneapolis.
Student, cabdriver hurt in 2 robberies minutes apart on U campus
The robberies took place around 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Murder charge for St. Cloud man who threw single fatal punch
The victim was knocked unconscious but declined medical care when he came to.
Man punched during altercation on St. Cloud street dies hours later
Waconia man was walking home with friends when he was punched.
Passenger who died in Plymouth intersection crash was 86-year-old man
A 15-year-old is in "grave" condition at North Memorial Medical Center, police said.
Family of Richfield homicide victim puts up $10K reward
Jonathan O'Shaughnessy was shot July 3 in his Richfield neighborhood.
Driver who damaged 47 Lowry Hill Tunnel lights identified, cited
The driver from Florida faces a series of fines and charges
Man arrested after baby dies in northern Minnesota fire
St. Louis County authorities have arrested a 24-year-old man after a baby boy was found dead inside a residence that caught fire Wednesday. Flames were…
Recycling workers find $21K in safe stolen from Hopkins market
The safe and money, stolen July 23, was found at Republic Services recycling center in Inver Grove Heights.
Officials: Driver who hit East Bethel road worker was checking phone
Teen was on Snapchat, woman "had no chance to move," her fiancé said.
Minneapolis police officers recount efforts to save victims of fiery I-94 crash
The officers shared details about their efforts to rescue a couple who went off the 41st Avenue bridge. Then they visited with relatives of the driver, who died.
Suspects in Houston County officer-involved shooting crashed in bean field, arrested
Suspects led La Crescent police on high-speed chase before crashing in field.
The Drive: Contractor will redo failing chip seal on Mendota Bridge
Last summer MnDOT put down a thin layer of epoxy chip seal on the Mendota Bridge to make the driving surface less slippery and to…
Early returns show Hwy. 23 safety efforts paying off
With more police presence, crashes are down 55 percent
Mistaken identity armed robbery sends 5 to jail in Beltrami County
The suspects were seeking to recover money they had spent on drugs.
1 dead, 1 injured after car plunges off bridge onto I-94 in north Mpls.
A passenger also was hurt when the vehicle landed on the westbound lanes of I-94 and burst into flames.
Reward offered in Farmington four-plex arson case
Two people jumped to safety after the fire broke out July 9.
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