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Prosecutors agree to brief jail stint for woman who abused babies while working at Blaine day care
A co-defendant was sentenced earlier and also given jail time.
December 16, 2025
Live: Fear rippling through Minneapolis immigrant communities
As the Department of Homeland Security steps up immigration enforcement in Minnesota, arrests and other confrontations have been popping up in more locations.
December 16, 2025
Man accused of going on deadly homeless encampment rampage in Minneapolis’ Kenwood neighborhood
One man died after being stabbed about two dozen times, the charges said. A second victim survived.
December 16, 2025
Prosecutors allege man killed roommate in Corcoran home with 3 shots to back of head
The 54-year-old suspect said he must be the killer but was mum about a motive, according to a criminal complaint.
December 16, 2025
St. Paul man allegedly shoots woman, drops their 5 kids at grandma’s and flees U.S.
Wesley Koboi crossed into Canada on foot and booked a flight for Mexico, according to charges.
December 15, 2025
ICE arrest in Twin Cities strikes close to home for key witness who filmed George Floyd’s murder
Darnella Frazier said her sister was arrested last week with her boyfriend following a run-in with a federal agent.
December 15, 2025
Officials identify woman who was shot, driven to hospital by Edina man accused of killing her
The suspect in the Richfield killing remains jailed with charges pending.
December 15, 2025
SUV driver accused of taking U.S. immigration agent for ride against his will
A Homeland Security agent was confronting a Plymouth man about his visa status before being “involuntarily carried” off, according to criminal complaint.
December 12, 2025
‘Pig butchering’ cryptocurrency scam cheats Minnesota business owner out of $500K
The scam’s target went to law enforcement after being asked for another $240,000, according to a court filing.
December 12, 2025
Prison sentence for stranger rape of 12-year-old grabbed off Minneapolis street
Girl said she was walking to a gas station late at night when a stranger grabbed her, according to prosecutors.
December 12, 2025
‘Really scary’ messages prompt Hope Walz to take social media break out of safety concerns
Her pause comes a few days after she went on TikTok and called Trump supporters “cult members.”
December 11, 2025
Driver said she was reaching for bag of fast food before deadly crash in St. Paul, prosecutors say
Investigators suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
December 11, 2025
