Local
February 10, 2021
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Buffalo clinic shooting renews gun control push at Minnesota Capitol

Gun measures have not been a focus during a COVID-dominated legislative session.
Local
February 10, 2021

32 years in prison awaits Bloomington man who fatally shot wife, wounded 2 neighbors

Plea deal means he won't leave prison until he's in his early 80s.
Local
February 10, 2021
This booking photo released by the Wright County, Minn., Sheriff's Office shows Gregory Paul Ulrich who was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, following

Many red flags went ignored for Buffalo clinic shooting suspect

Gregory Ulrich threatened to shoot up the hospital and violated restraining orders in the years before this week's tragic shooting.
Local
February 10, 2021
Charges expected Thursday in fatal shooting at Buffalo clinic

Charges expected Thursday in fatal shooting at Buffalo clinic

Assistant Wright County attorney vowed to "aggressively prosecute" the case after five people were shot, one fatally. The suspect had "multiple contacts" with law enforcement dating back to 2003.
Local
February 10, 2021

Michigan man killed in rollover crash in Maple Grove

Roads were icy at the time of the crash, the State Patrol said.
Local
February 10, 2021
One dead, four wounded after shooting at Buffalo health clinic

One dead, four wounded after shooting at Buffalo health clinic

A 67-year-old male suspect has been detained after the shooting at an Allina Health clinic. He had a history of being unhappy with health care he had received and threatening medical workers, authorities said. Police found suspicious devices as well.
Local
February 9, 2021
Investigators with the Buffalo Police Department, Wright County Sheriff and Minneapolis Police searched the residence of shooting suspect Gregory Paul

Buffalo shooting suspect had threatened 'mass shooting' of Minnesota hospital in 2018

Gregory Ulrich violated a restraining order at the clinic in November 2018, court records show.
Wolves
February 9, 2021
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Judge allows Wolves' Beasley to serve weapons sentence after season ends

Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley's sentence comes with a lifetime ban on possessing a gun, as well as no alcohol or illicit drug use for three years.
www.startribune.com
February 9, 2021

No clear motive after gunman shoots 5 at Allina clinic in Buffalo

Authorities say a 67-year-old local man who was well-known to law enforcement opened fire at a Minnesota health clinic on Tuesday, wounding five people who were rushed to area hospitals.
www.startribune.com
February 9, 2021

Police: Multiple people shot at Allina clinic in Buffalo

Gunfire at a health clinic wounded at least five people in Wright County and was followed by reports of a bomb exploding at the medical provider late Tuesday morning.
Local
February 9, 2021

Police: 67-year-old shooting suspect had 'multiple contacts' with police, likely intended to target Buffalo clinic

The shooting occurred at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, police said. Up to five people are said to be wounded, and a male suspect has been detained. One victim was taken to North Memorial with multiple gunshot wounds, according to dispatch audio.
Local
February 9, 2021

Patrol identifies man killed in Carver County crash on Hwy. 212

Slippery roads may have been a factor, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
Local
February 9, 2021
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Met Council committee awards contract to firm to build D Line bus stops

Thomas and Sons Construction built the Metro C Line, the area's second rapid bus line.
Business
February 9, 2021

Charge: Twin Cities adviser stole $2.25M from investors, built $1.7M home, $49K SUV

The thefts over three years also funded a cruise and a Tiffany jewelry purchase, according to federal prosecutors.
Local
February 8, 2021

Former Mpls. cop accused of drug theft is ordered freed pending trial

An attorney for fired cop Ty Jindra persuades U.S. judge magistrate that he was not threatening a potential witness.
Local
February 8, 2021

Chauvin's attorney pushes back on proposed third-degree murder count in Floyd case

Defense attorney Eric Nelson also filed several motions proposing trial protocols.
Local
February 8, 2021

Father, son plead to lesser charge for being among target shooters when stray bullet hit motorcyclist near Carver

All four have now pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge, avoiding jail.
Local
February 8, 2021

Authorities identify Minneapolis man who police say was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn Center domestic

The victim and suspect were apparently in a long-term relationship but weren't currently living together, according to police.
Local
February 8, 2021
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Woman credited in boy's rescue says, 'I'm no hero. I'm just a grandmother'

Avid birder used binoculars to read license plate of stolen car.
Local
February 7, 2021

Head-on crash in Carver County kills 22-year-old driver, injures 2 others

The patrol has yet to say which vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane.

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