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Paul Walsh is a general assignment reporter at the Star Tribune. He wants your news tips, especially in and near Minnesota.


Walsh writes what's interesting and important, with interesting being his preference.
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Police investigated after a man was shot to death and another was arrested in the parking lot of this strip mall in Edina on Saturday.

Officials ID man fatally shot in Edina strip mall parking lot; charges could come today

A 21-year-old Minneapolis man was immediately arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder, police said.
Man accused of raping St. Paul woman while driving her in inmate van admits to 3 similar  attacks

Man accused of raping St. Paul woman while driving her in inmate van admits to 3 similar attacks

The assaults occurred during long-haul drives over a four-month span in 2019.
Life sentence for Minneapolis woman who torched camper-trailer in Beltrami County, killed man inside

Life sentence for Minneapolis woman who torched camper-trailer in Beltrami County, killed man inside

The woman and the man were arguing shortly before she set the fire, according to prosecutors.
Man set on fire, badly burned near Target Field in downtown Mpls.

Man set on fire, badly burned near Target Field in downtown Mpls.

The man was found overnight near the parking entrance for Minnesota Twins and others who work at the stadium.
Otis Elder was fatally shot in January 2022 on Payne Avenue in St. Paul.

Teen admits role in St. Paul murder that spawned Amir Locke's killing in police raid

The shooter, Locke's cousin, was sentenced earlier to prison.
Tahoe was cared for by a dog rescue and rehabilitation organization as he recovered from physical and emotional abuse.

Probation, pet ban for woman who threw puppy from pickup during chase on I-694

The pit bull had to be euthanized months later.
SUV driver loses control on 35W in Burnsville, rolls down hill and is killed

SUV driver loses control on 35W in Burnsville, rolls down hill and is killed

The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday on southbound Interstate 35W near where it joins with I-35E, the State Patrol said.
Man charged with fatal shooting at Minneapolis light-rail station on Christmas Eve 2020

Man charged with fatal shooting at Minneapolis light-rail station on Christmas Eve 2020

The killing occurred at the station located at E. Lake Street and S. Hiawatha Avenue.
Police arrest suspect in shooting of victim left to die on sidewalk near Lake Street

Police arrest suspect in shooting of victim left to die on sidewalk near Lake Street

Police have yet to reveal any preliminary indication of the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Minneapolis police are asking the public to help them identify this man.

Minneapolis police trying to ID man found unconscious on Lake Street after apparent overdose

The discovery was made a week and a half ago, police said.
Derek Chauvin, during his criminal trial in Hennepin County District Court.

Chauvin out of hospital, back in prison after stabbing, lawyer says

While Chauvin's family members are grateful for his recovery, they remain "very concerned about the facility's capacity to protect Derek from further harm," his attorney said.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addressed the court at his sentencing in Minneapolis, on June 25, 2021.

Charges: Derek Chauvin stabbed 22 times by inmate in law library

The inmate said he would have killed Chauvin had corrections officers not responded so quickly.
Patrol IDs driver who died in single-vehicle crash where 2 busy interstates connect in New Brighton

Patrol IDs driver who died in single-vehicle crash where 2 busy interstates connect in New Brighton

The motorist was a 60-year-old man from Hudson, Wis.
Cheryl Prokop

Anonymous donor offers $10K reward to find who killed St. Paul woman in 1988

The 23-year-old woman's 4-year-old daughter found her mother dead in their apartment.
Tayven Geiger

Officials ID teen driver from Cannon Falls who died in Dakota County rollover

The crash occurred Wednesday morning on the eastern edge of Randolph.
Gabriella Dehoyos

Term topping 38 years for man who killed pregnant woman in St. Paul gangland shooting

Paul Harris, 24, is expected to serve the first 25 years in prison and the balance of his term on supervised release.
Guilty plea from River Falls man accused of forcing woman to stream on Only Fans, other sexual sites

Guilty plea from River Falls man accused of forcing woman to stream on Only Fans, other sexual sites

He also pleaded guilty to a count involving sex trafficking of an underage girl.
Fire crews worked to put out a fire after a house explosion destroyed a home in South St. Paul on Thursday.

One body found in debris of South St. Paul house ravaged by explosions, fire

The blaze erupted about 6:18 a.m. in a neighborhood near I-494, officials said.
Officials ID couple killed in collision at west-central Minnesota intersection

Officials ID couple killed in collision at west-central Minnesota intersection

The crash occurred about 10 miles south of Willmar.
Pickup driver loses control in wintry conditions, dies in crash with large truck near Elk River

Pickup driver loses control in wintry conditions, dies in crash with large truck near Elk River

The collision occurred Wednesday morning on Hwy. 169.
Teen driver dies in rollover crash in Dakota County

Teen driver dies in rollover crash in Dakota County

The wreck occurred on the eastern edge of Randolph.
Central Minnesota vehicle seller put on probation, faces hefty restitution bill for dodging taxes

Central Minnesota vehicle seller put on probation, faces hefty restitution bill for dodging taxes

In total, his tax bill adds up to more than $222,000, when including penalties and interest.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, in court during his murder trial in Minneapolis in June 2021.

Chauvin's mother chastises prison officials for keeping family in dark about son's stabbing

One of Derek Chauvin's lawyers said his client's parents "are just upset and disgusted with how everything has transpired in terms of transparency."
This surveillance image shows where a fatal stabbing occurred last week in Edina.

Newly filed charge details random fatal stabbing attack at Edina bus stop

The motive is unclear in the apparently random attack that killed Christian H. Lundegaard near the Edina Cub Foods store.
Officials ID woman fatally stabbed in home in Alexandria

Officials ID woman fatally stabbed in home in Alexandria

Police have yet to announce any arrests.
Charges: Man fled South St. Paul home with marijuana, shot and killed man following him

Charges: Man fled South St. Paul home with marijuana, shot and killed man following him

An accomplice also was charged with murder in Dakota County District Court.
Federal agents at the Twin Cities airport seized a shipment of a product touted as a vaginal tightening gel.

Agents seize at Twin Cities airport 2,500 potentially harmful doses touted as vaginal tightening gel

Such medications can contain dangerous contaminants, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
A man was fatally stabbed around 7 p.m. Wednesday at the bus stop (far left) on York Avenue in Edina.

Man fatally stabbed at Edina bus stop attempted to flee after random attack, court filing says

The suspect remains jailed pending charges.
The State Patrol believes this vehicle was involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Nov. 13 near Lake Mille Lacs.

Image released of vehicle involved in hit-and-run that killed central Minnesota doctor

The driver has yet to be located two weeks after the incident.
A man was fatally stabbed at the bus stop (far left) on York Avenue in Edina around 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Man fatally stabbed in apparent random attack at Edina bus stop is ID'd

A 32-year-old suspect is jailed and awaits charges.
Murder charge: Man choked girlfriend in St. Paul, walked in front of light rail train and was hit

Murder charge: Man choked girlfriend in St. Paul, walked in front of light rail train and was hit

The man was taken to the hospital and has since been booked into jail.
Officials say man killed this week in south Minneapolis parking lot was shot in the back

Officials say man killed this week in south Minneapolis parking lot was shot in the back

Police have announced no arrests; city's homicide total this year stands at 58.
Three dogs die in residential fire in northern Minnesota

Three dogs die in residential fire in northern Minnesota

The origin of the fire does not appear to be suspicious, officials said.
From left: Cole Deiley, Callum Deiley, Alyssa Groettum and Rosa Deiley.

Officials ID driver killed in 2-vehicle collision that injured his 2 children and his partner

Those who were injured have since been released from the hospital.
Yuliya “Julia” Li was driving home from a St. Paul grocery store on Feb. 16, 2022, when she was fatally shot.

32-year term for teen who at age 15 fatally shot St. Paul motorist at random

Yuliya "Julia" Li had been heading home from a grocery store, where she had bought food for a dinner party.
Charge: Driver towing trailer sped down hill near Prior Lake, causing crash that killed other motorist

Charge: Driver towing trailer sped down hill near Prior Lake, causing crash that killed other motorist

Trailer's brake wiring was not properly attached, the criminal complaint noted.
Lead water pipes pulled from underneath a street in Newark, N.J.

Elevated lead levels detected in drinking water in some St. Paul buildings

City officials said 13 samples tested above the federal maximum of 15 parts per billion.
Charge: Girl, 14, sexually assaulted by man while they were alone at nudist club in Anoka County

Charge: Girl, 14, sexually assaulted by man while they were alone at nudist club in Anoka County

The girl was brought there by her grandparents, the criminal complaint read.
Mason Garcia

Holy Angels hockey player hit into boards has limited use of hands, lower body

Mason Garcia, the team's captain, took a hard hit into the boards over the weekend during a scrimmage in White Bear Lake and is hospitalized with a serious brain injury.
Two motorists killed in head-on crash near Hutchinson this weekend

Two motorists killed in head-on crash near Hutchinson this weekend

Killed were Chad M. Guzinski of Carver County and Thomas F. Burns of South Dakota. Two passengers suffered life-threatening injuries.
Minivan driver killed, 2 children and woman with him injured in Anoka County crash

Minivan driver killed, 2 children and woman with him injured in Anoka County crash

Driver of second vehicle was not hurt in Friday night collision, the Sheriff's Office said.
Minneapolis man identified as pedestrian struck by pickup truck driver and killed in Fridley

Minneapolis man identified as pedestrian struck by pickup truck driver and killed in Fridley

The crash occurred after dark at an intersection along Hwy. 47 this past week.
Andrew DeRock

Both bodies now recovered of New Ulm men missing while canoeing in northwestern Wisconsin

The two had not been seen since Oct. 28.
Lashonda Nix was fatally shot on Dec. 19 in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.

35-year term for St. Paul man who fatally shot woman out of apparent revenge for his son's shooting

A 16-year-old boy in the home said he knew Johnson was upset about his son being shot several days earlier, according to the charges.
Speeding blamed in northeastern Minnesota crash that killed teen driver, injured passenger

Speeding blamed in northeastern Minnesota crash that killed teen driver, injured passenger

The single-vehicle wreck occurred after dark Wednesday near Orr.
Dwight Eaglehawk used this sawed-off long gun to carjack the vehicle of a preacher in 2021.

Man sentenced to nearly 7 years for armed carjacking of preacher giving water to homeless on Lake St.

Dwight Eaglehawk "used the victim's kindness against him by feigning interest in the offered water and then executing his crime," according to the prosecution.
Sandra and Scott Johnson

Officials ID couple killed in fiery crash after SUV hit on Hwy. 169 by driver with suspended license

Traffic was slowing to a stop when the couple's SUV was hit by a pickup traveling at highway speeds, police said.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia says this circled person is Paul Orta Jr. of Blue Earth, Minn. Prosecutors accuse him of toss

Southern Minnesota man charged with participating in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection

The 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in his hometown of Blue Earth, Minn.
Officers walk through open door in north Minneapolis home to find man shot to death

Officers walk through open door in north Minneapolis home to find man shot to death

Police gave the 21-year-old first aid but couldn't revive him.
Dr. Cathy Donovan was struck and killed by a driver who left the scene Tuesday near Lake Mille Lacs.

Longtime doctor with Mille Lacs area hospital killed by hit-and-run driver while walking her dogs

Law enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding the driver and the vehicle.
Hani Ali has sued her former employer, Sun Country, alleging mistreatment while she was needing to pump breast milk during working hours. Ali chose to

Former Sun Country employee's suit alleges humiliation, retaliation for pumping breast milk at work

The customer service agent said her treatment forced her to resign within months of her hiring.
Adrian Bell

Stillwater inmate given 10-year sentence for stabbing corrections officer

Attack took place nearly 3 1⁄2 years ago.
3 south Minneapolis shootings minutes apart wound 5; police tie 2 of the incidents to same suspects

3 south Minneapolis shootings minutes apart wound 5; police tie 2 of the incidents to same suspects

One victim was last reported to be in critical condition. Two teens are among the wounded.
Thick, black smoke rose above a fatal crash scene Monday in Brooklyn Park.

Officials: Man was driving with suspended license when he killed 2 after hitting them on Hwy. 169

The one vehicle hit the other at "highway speeds," police said.
Theft, robbery spree in south Minneapolis targets primarily Spanish-speaking construction workers

Theft, robbery spree in south Minneapolis targets primarily Spanish-speaking construction workers

Items stolen include cash, weapons, power tools and passports, police said.
Driver strays into wrong lane, hits truck and is killed

Driver strays into wrong lane, hits truck and is killed

The collision occurred about 7 miles west of Northfield.
A man and three dogs were found dead in this home that caught fire on the Iron Range.

ID released of man, who along with 3 dogs, was found dead in Iron Range home engulfed in flames

The blaze erupted early Thursday evening.
Yaseen Johnson

New Hope man cuts deal to testify against co-defendant who allegedly killed teen over pricey shoes

For testimony, prosecution agrees to seek sentence below state guidelines.
Man shot in the head and killed while sitting in SUV in northeast Minneapolis

Man shot in the head and killed while sitting in SUV in northeast Minneapolis

A suspect has been identified by police but not yet charged.
Robert Foster

Minneapolis hit-and-run crash seriously hurts noted ballroom dancer and instructor riding scooter

"He was chatting with the EMTs and cops while at the scene, but once he got to the hospital, he seized," one of his daughters said.
Police: Teen fatally hit man in Minneapolis crosswalk, then went wrong way and struck other car

Police: Teen fatally hit man in Minneapolis crosswalk, then went wrong way and struck other car

Court filing says the 18-year-old was driving "very fast," according to the driver of the other car.
One person was found dead Thursday in a garage that burned in St. Paul.

Body found in St. Paul garage destroyed by fire

The garage was behind a vacant home.
Gracie Erickson

Central Minnesota man admits shaking, inflicting severe brain injuries to his baby girl

Prosecutors said in criminal complaint less than a week after the assault it was "unlikely that [Gracie] will survive." She did pull through and is now 1 1⁄2 years old.
Gerald Johnson crashed this car in November 2021 in northern Minnesota. His passenger was killed.

Sentence of 5⅓ years for northern Minnesota man with 6 DWIs after crash kills lifelong friend

His most recent drunken-driving conviction came after the fatal crash, according to court records.
Term topping 12 years for St. Cloud man who held 'high position in the drug distribution hierarchy'

Term topping 12 years for St. Cloud man who held 'high position in the drug distribution hierarchy'

Two law enforcement raids in the Twin Cities late last year yielded more than 17,000 pills of suspected fentanyl and $45,000 in cash.
Fatal shooting at St. Cloud 'after bar' party was in retaliation for earlier stabbing, charges say

Fatal shooting at St. Cloud 'after bar' party was in retaliation for earlier stabbing, charges say

Two other men were wounded, according to the criminal complaint.
Champlin day care provider inflicted severe brain injury on baby, tried to blame other child, charges say

Champlin day care provider inflicted severe brain injury on baby, tried to blame other child, charges say

Michelle Holte eventually acknowledged putting the boy down "a little harder than normal," the complaint quoted her as saying.
St. Cloud police say one of two drivers involved in crash at intersection has died

St. Cloud police say one of two drivers involved in crash at intersection has died

The other motorist was slightly hurt, police said.
Thomas R. Lewis

Nearly two months later, body pulled from Bde Maka Ska identified as Rochester native

A pedestrian saw the body and notified police.
Shakopee woman spared prison after admitting she gave lethal dose of fentanyl to Golden Valley man

Shakopee woman spared prison after admitting she gave lethal dose of fentanyl to Golden Valley man

Instead, the judge sentenced her to nearly a year in the workhouse in connection with the death of Quinn Vanderbosch.
Mathew Adamson

Charges: Olmsted County jail corporal solicited 2 people for sex he believed were young teens

He connected online with law enforcement officers working undercover and was arrested when he arranged to meet one of them, the charges read.
Brian Drews

Man killed in house fire in Columbia Heights is identified

Brian "Beany" Drews, 59, did not survive the blaze last Thursday, a family friend said.
A small fire in a St. Paul apartment unit brought firefighters to the scene. When they arrived, they saw a man dead on the pavement who had fallen fro

Man falls to his death from fifth-floor St. Paul apartment as fire is burning

The small fire broke out at Pathways on the Park at 170 Ruth St.
Inmate escaped from southern Minnesota jail while being escorted to Bible study, charges say

Inmate escaped from southern Minnesota jail while being escorted to Bible study, charges say

Three others are charged with aiding his flight.
Andrew DeRock

Search continues for 2 canoeists from New Ulm missing in northwestern Wisconsin since late October

What started as a rescue effort is now "considered a recovery mission," the Douglas County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office said.