South Metro
April 29, 2016

South metro police blotter, May 1

St. Paul
April 29, 2016
Sarah Wierstad was the group's first victim — killed when she interrupted a burglary at her St. Paul home and was shot to death.

First suspect sentenced in burglary, shooting death of St. Paul mother

Julie Zietlow, whose daughter Sarah Wierstad was killed last year, said the sentencing is part of her healing process.
North Metro
April 29, 2016

Minnesota conservator admits stealing demented woman's money

Minneapolis
April 29, 2016

Man charged with string of Minneapolis nursing home burglaries

The suspect faces charges of first- and second-degree burglary in the crimes, which authorities say date to early February.
North Metro
April 29, 2016

Fatality reported in overnight house fire in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park fire chief says cause of blaze, death remain under investigation.
South Metro
April 29, 2016

Alcohol may have played role in Eagan crash that killed 2

West Metro
April 29, 2016

Toddler who drowned in Corcoran holding pond is identified

East Metro
April 29, 2016

Ramsey County deputies awarded extra bump in pay

East Metro
April 29, 2016
After a more than thirty year career in law enforcement St. Paul Assistant Police Chief Bill Martinez will soon retire. In the short term he is hoping

Inspiration to St. Paul Latino officers, community calling it a career

Assistant Chief Bill Martinez came from humble roots to become a leader in St. Paul.
Music
April 29, 2016
Investigation into Prince's death now is a criminal probe

Investigation into Prince's death now is a criminal probe

The Carver County Sheriff's Office cited an exception to Minnesota public records laws allowing the suppression of information relating to preparing a case "for the commission of a crime."
Prince
April 29, 2016
Fans braved the rain and 40-degree temperatures Thursday to visit the Prince memorial at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.

Timelapse video: Prince memorial at Paisley Park

This 60-second video walks you around the memorial to Prince at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.
Minneapolis
April 29, 2016
Minneapolis approves $800M plan to upgrade roads, parks

Minneapolis approves $800M plan to upgrade roads, parks

A momentous, $800 million deal to breath new life into Minneapolis' crumbling roads and parks received enthusiastic approval Friday by the City Council.
North Metro
April 29, 2016
Bill McConnell laughs at the "For Sale" sign he's put in his lawn, which is a joke, he says.

St. Anthony mobile home park to close and land will be redeveloped

The sale and shutdown of the Lowry Grove mobile home park is the latest closure in the northern Twin Cities metro.
Local
April 29, 2016
It's been 5 days since the death of Prince rocked Minneapolis and the world. The crowds have dwindled, the rain keeps coming and outpouring of grief h

Letters from Prince: A Minneapolis writer remembers his relationship with a lost star

Minnesota native Neal Karlen was 25 years old when he landed the first of two in-depth interviews with Prince for Rolling Stone. What followed were 31 years of handwritten notes, late-night calls and an unlikely friendship.
Minneapolis
April 28, 2016

Case dropped vs. man in fatal punch of Hennepin Av. robbery victim

Prosecutors cited "witness issues" in 2013 Minneapolis killing; defense suggested someone else struck victim.
Minneapolis
April 28, 2016

Lawsuit over Minneapolis police officer who's cost city $320,000 is settled

The out-of-court settlement brings to a close the latest legal entanglement for Tyrone Barze Jr.
West Metro
April 28, 2016

Probation for newspaper delivery man who got lap dance from autistic teen

The agreement calls for two years' probation and a psychosexual evaluation.
North Metro
April 28, 2016

Lawsuits accuse reinstated St. John's priest of sexual abuse

The Rev. Timothy Backous is second to be accused in recent weeks.
St. Paul
April 28, 2016

St. Paul man gets 20 years in prison for slashing ex-girlfriend's throat

Jaide Lackner-Kulyas was nearly killed in the 2015 attack.
Local
April 28, 2016

Gallery: A closing of a manufactured home park

A St. Anthony manufactured home community is closing forcing 100 families to move.

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