Paul Walsh
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Man unleashes ‘flurry of gunfire’ in exchange with police officers near Mall of America
Officers pursued the man after he was spotted driving the wrong way, police said.
December 4, 2025
Brief jail term for onetime Twin Cities deputy who was drunk, caused off-duty crash that injured 7
Among the injured were five children, ages 2 to 9.
December 4, 2025
Ex-Minnesota EMT providing child care admits severely injuring baby’s brain and not calling 911
She pleaded guilty to a felony, faces no more than six months in jail for creating “every parent’s worst nightmare.”
December 3, 2025
Advocacy group settles with Hennepin County sheriff to expand rights of transgender inmates
Gender Justice says changes include the use of an inmate’s preferred gender identity when assigning housing.
December 3, 2025
Minneapolis police ID man who was hit by driver, had leg severed while unloading trailer downtown
A hospital spokeswoman said the man is in satisfactory condition.
December 2, 2025
New accuser, this time an in-law, alleges Minnesota chiropractor sexually assaulted him
State oversight board records say Dillon Denisen assaulted five people, one of them a minor.
December 2, 2025
Prosecutors agree to jail for Minnesota teen whose drunken crash killed homecoming king
Both teenagers attended New York Mills High School and had just graduated.
December 2, 2025
Shooter accused of killing man in St. Paul, driving off and crashing nearby
The killing occurred in apartment known to police for drug dealing and use, the charges read.
December 1, 2025
Prison for man who grabbed the wheel from girlfriend, crashed on I-94, got in shootout with trooper
Eddie Freeman also shot at a Minneapolis police officer.
December 1, 2025
Snow in Minnesota brings crashes and spinouts
Roads are becoming slippery; the bulk of accumulation is expected in the afternoon and evening.
November 29, 2025
Minnesota Catholic priest accused of sexual, physical and psychological abuse of woman
Diocese leadership had suspicions of “inappropriate boundaries” nearly two years before charges were filed.
November 28, 2025
Former Minneapolis teacher sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting many children
The sentence does allow for the possibility of parole after 30 years.
November 28, 2025
