Paul Walsh
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Prosecutors: Gunfire exchange during failed drug buy in St. Paul left one man dead, other wounded
Police found St. Paul man with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the West 7th neighborhood.
February 6, 2026
Identity released of driver killed in collision of snowmobiles on Minnesota trail
“While navigating a curve in the trail, the snowmobiles collided in a sideswipe fashion,” the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said.
February 6, 2026
![BRIAN PETERSON • brianp@startribune.com INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN - January 31-Feb. 2nd ] The Arrowhead 135 Ultra Marathon, from International Falls to Tower Minnesota, follows the scenic and rugged Arrowhead State Snowmobile Trail and attracts some of the best ultra-athletes in the world. Competitiers can Bike, run or ski the 135 mile race that challenges the body and the mind and presents participants with some of the coldest conditions in ultra marathon racing. (IN THIS PHOTO) Being alone and c](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/TQBYYJEXPK7GJUOKY5IXJWD6I4.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Prosecutors halt case against sheriff’s captain accused of stealing item from lab for fishing trip
Steven Labatt left a generator back on the lake and didn’t bother to try to retrieve it, according to the criminal complaint.
February 6, 2026
‘Relationship anarchist’ allegedly tailed and crashed into roving federal agent’s car in Minneapolis
The woman, charged in federal court, posted a dating video and invited anyone to come along with her.
February 5, 2026
Driver, late for work, accused of passing stopped semi on Hwy. 169 and causing deadly crash
The collision in Sherburne County killed a motorcyclist last fall.
February 5, 2026
Feds: Many agents targeted since ID documents stolen during unrest at Minneapolis shooting
“Several of the documents, including residential addresses, phone numbers, and emails, were posted publicly online on social media,” read a complaint filed against an Illinois man.
February 4, 2026
Probation, no jail for Minnesota parents whose neglect led to young son fatally shooting brother
The shooting occurred in their Roseau County home, where there were more than 30 guns.
February 3, 2026
Illinois man accused of plotting to kill federal agents in Minneapolis
A criminal complaint alleges the man said he was upset about the prospect of soldiers from Alaska joining the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
February 3, 2026
Kristi Noem orders bodycams for all agents in Minnesota despite doubts from local DHS office
The move, which Noem said is effective immediately, comes as pressure builds for accountability for agents participating in the immigration enforcement crackdown.
February 3, 2026
After 9 days, Hennepin County medical examiner classifies Alex Pretti’s death as ‘homicide’
Homicide means the death came at the hands of another person and does not necessarily mean the person died from a criminal act.
February 2, 2026
Jurors convict Twin Cities woman of killing romantic partner
The dead man’s son said Jennifer Lieber got a gun and was yelling and threatening to kill them, the criminal complaint read.
February 2, 2026
Journalists Georgia Fort, Don Lemon among 4 arrested over protest during St. Paul church service
The arrests are tied to a demonstration at a church that has a pastor who is also an ICE official.
January 31, 2026
