Former Chisago County sheriff pleads guilty, claims 'hero syndrome' in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan says job trauma and stress were factors in "Control Freak" incidents.
Suburban chief says public safety needs to be part of bail reform debate
Reducing cash bail must be balanced with public safety, Maplewood's police chief says.
Maple Grove man dies in car-semi crash in Lake Elmo
The semi had stopped northbound in the crossover to 36 and its side-dump trailer extended into the eastbound lanes of traffic, the State Patrol said.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 25
AFTON SEPT. 13 Suspicious person. A homeowner reported seeing on his home camera an unknown person at his front door in the 14000 block…
East Metro
Woodbury man ID'd as latest of Minneapolis' 68 homicide victims this year
A man shot late last week and found dead in a south Minneapolis neighborhood has been identified, authorities said. Mohamed Abdirasak Ahmed, 25, of Woodbury,…
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 18
CENTERVILLE SEPT. 16 Medical. A 27-year-old man approached officers on routine patrol in LaMotte Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr., and asked for their help in…
East Metro
Former Chisago County sheriff offered no-jail plea deal in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan already turned down one plea deal.
East Metro
St. Croix River water quality improving, phosphorus pollution remains a threat
The river is still one of the cleanest in the Upper Midwest.
East Metro
Lake Elmo mayoral candidate Justin Bloyer alleges defamation in lawsuit against him
Justin Bloyer says a housing nonprofit defamed him by naming him in its lawsuit over a set of rental properties he owns in St. Paul.
East Metro
Ramsey County delays shelter at Bethesda to address security concerns
Neighbors have said they worry about increasing crime and drug activity.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 outbreak infects 90 inmates in Stillwater prison
A lockdown is in place as prison officials try to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 11
ANDOVER SEPT. 22 Theft. Bourbon was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway at a home in the 800 block of NW.…
East Metro
Neighbors object to converting St. Paul hospital into shelter
Concerns about rising crime, declining property values and negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhood dominated a virtual community meeting of more than 230 people on Thursday night
East Metro
Salmonella outbreak linked to Woodbury juice bar
Nine people have been sickened, health officials said.
East Metro
Inmate gets life sentence for 2018 murder of corrections officer
Edward Muhammad Johnson was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Coronavirus
Ramsey County considers turning Bethesda Hospital into homeless shelter
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor said the county has been in closed-door talks with Fairview for several weeks.
East Metro
Company wants to take Minnesota county's frac sand ban to U.S. Supreme Court
Winona County's ban was upheld by state Supreme Court earlier this year.
East Metro
Dad brings rifle to Vadnais Heights hockey practice, police called
Law agencies were called to the Vadnais Heights ice arena on Sept. 26; weapons policies are now under review.
East Metro
St. Paul homeowners will see relief from big hikes in 2021
Final action on levy plans will come later this year.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 4
ANDOVER SEPT. 22 Theft. Bourbon was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway at a home in the 800 block of NW.…
East Metro
Two people hurt in crash of single-engine plane in Lake Elmo
Their injuries weren't considered life-threatening, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Duluth
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
East Metro
Ramsey County Attorney Choi resigned from commission; now federal judge ends its work
Choi sent notice in May that he was concerned about the lack of diversity on the panel.
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