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North Metro
September 15, 2020

Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash in St. Francis

The man was riding in a group of motorcycles, according to authorities.
North Metro
September 13, 2020
Melissa Madelyne Zielinski, 47, of Sandstone, Minn.

Second suspect charged in Lino Lakes homicide

A pair of siblings now held in Aug. 27 death of 22-year-old Karl Henderson.
West Metro
September 10, 2020
County Administrator David Hough presents the 2019 budget the Hennepin County Board Tuesday.

Hennepin County Board considering no property tax levy increase in 2021

Commissioners expressed concern about COVID-19 costs next year.
North Metro
September 9, 2020
The southbound lanes of Hwy. 65 at 44th Avenue NE. in Columbia Heights were closed after a pedestrian was fatally struck while in a crosswalk.

Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing Hwy. 65 in Columbia Heights

The driver was not arrested. The road was closed for about 3 hours.
North Metro
September 9, 2020

Charges: Witnesses say man fatally shot over potential drug deal in Brooklyn Park

Alleged gunman has yet to be located; 2 others also were shot but survived, according to the criminal complaint.
Local
September 8, 2020
Since spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Minnesota Historical Society's Oliver Kelley Farm has grown 7,000 pounds of food that has all gone t

Retooled Kelley farm becomes pandemic victory garden

Since spring, the farm has grown nearly 7,000 pounds of food that has all gone to a local food shelf.
West Metro
September 6, 2020
South Metro
September 5, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 6

West Metro
September 3, 2020

Charges: Elk River man recorded videos in Mall of America dressing rooms

Trevor Nielsen also recorded girls and women at Elk River High School, pools and parks.
Duluth
September 3, 2020
Nicholas Zielinski

Charges: Shooter left murder weapon next to body in Lino Lakes home

The shooter said his victim stole from him, according to the criminal complaint.
West Metro
September 2, 2020

Homeowner hurt when stolen vehicle crashes into his New Hope house

The pursuit began in Crystal and ended in neighboring New Hope.
North Metro
September 1, 2020

Greg Koss, Coon Rapids police officer, dies at 53

For 31 years as a patrol officer, he was a mentor and friend to many on the force and brought a servant's heart to the job.
West Metro
August 29, 2020

One shot, one arrested in Brooklyn Park

The victim is expected to survive, and one man was charged with second-degree assault.
North Metro
August 28, 2020
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding information about this SUV, which was seen near the Lino Lakes house where 22-year-old Karl He

Lino Lakes homicide victim was 22-year-old man

The man, whose name has not been released, died at the scene. Authorities did not say what kind of wounds he had suffered.
North Metro
August 28, 2020
Outside Omari Brow Studio, Governor Tim Walz spoke about Wednesday night's unrest.

Charge: Blaine man threatened to kill Gov. Walz over endorsement of Rep. Ilhan Omar

A state trooper later spoke via phone with the man, who acknowledged leaving the message for the governor, according to the complaint.
East Metro
August 27, 2020

Forest Lake middle school teacher charged with sexually assaulting boys at his home

James Edward Carter, 56, of Forest Lake, employed two boys to work at his home, where he assaulted them.
North Metro
August 27, 2020

Three charged in fatal Columbia Heights shooting

Two suspects remain at large. A third is in the Anoka County jail.
North Metro
August 26, 2020

Motorcyclist in Coon Rapids dies in crash while fleeing police

A 21-year-old Coon Rapids man was hurt in the early morning crash.

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