Paul Walsh
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Ex-Minnesota funeral director decapitated body of woman whose skull was found in Wis. woods, charges say
The skull was found in 2002 by Boy Scouts in Wisconsin but not tied to a name until this past summer.
December 19, 2025
Prosecutors: Teen posted images of guns, poll on which south metro high school to shoot up first
The 16-year-old Eastview High School student is charged with four felonies.
December 18, 2025
Retired cop run over and killed in Sherburne County while helping stranded motorist, police say
“It’s no surprise that he was in the midst of helping those in need,” a former colleague said.
December 18, 2025
Prison for unlicensed massage therapist who sexually assaulted client in Minneapolis
Court records show Gregory Holmes has a long and varied criminal history in Minnesota.
December 18, 2025
Man accused of stalking Minneapolis council member Koski has decade-long record of harassment
Emily Koski and her successor-elect, Jamison Whiting, have sought protection in court. Other officials have similar stories.
December 18, 2025
St. Paul man arrested in Canada after allegedly killing woman, dropping their 5 kids at grandma’s
Wesley Koboi crossed into Canada on foot and booked a flight for Mexico, according to charges.
December 17, 2025
Prosecutors: Former Eden Prairie police chaplain admitted being on phone when he hit family, drove off
One child suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized for six weeks, according to felony charges.
December 17, 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
Teen arrested as suspect in online threats that closed south metro schools
Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount and Burnsville high schools, along with the School of Environmental Studies, had called off classes as a precaution.
December 16, 2025
Prosecutors allege man killed roommate, 52, 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 for killing Chad Huntington, according to a criminal complaint.
December 16, 2025
Plea deal means brief jail time for abuse of lawmaker’s daughter, other babies at Blaine daycare
A co-defendant was sentenced earlier and also given jail time.
December 16, 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
