MN CRIME Archive
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Man Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Water-Filled Ditch
The motorcyclist—who was the sole occupant—was ejected upon impact. Bystanders tried to provide lifesaving aid before first responders arrived, but he was ultimately pronounced dead.
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Driver in St. Louis County
St. Louis County emergency crews were dispatched to the 7800 block of Blue Spruce Road in Meadowlands Township just before 7 p.m. for a report that a person had been run over.
Woman, 2 Dogs Die in Ely House Fire
Ely Fire was dispatched to 254 North 5th Avenue East and first-arriving crews located a two-story, single-family home with smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure.
Duluth Ex-Coach Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The investigation began in September 2022 when federal authorities received a tip indicating that an individual using the Kik messaging application had uploaded multiple videos containing child sexual abuse material.
Man Dies in Northern Minnesota House Fire
Deputies and firefighters were dispatched just before 7 a.m. to a home in the 3500 block of County Road 119 after a woman reported the house was on fire and that she couldn’t find her husband.
24-year-old Man Arrested After Duluth Stabbing
Authorities responded to a report of a stabbing at approximately 12:22 p.m. on January 9 in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. When they arrived, officers discovered one person with a stab wound.
Duluth Police Arrest Suspect in Theft of Mankato Hockey Team’s Sticks
Officers responded to the report in the 200 block of West 1st Street. Officers learned that around 30 sticks were stolen from the bus overnight, which were valued in excess of $15,000.
Teen Driver Faces 24 Criminal Counts in Hibbing School Bus Crash
A driver accused of crashing into a school bus in September is now facing 24 criminal charges.
Man Found Dead in Garage, St. Louis County Home Ablaze
Authorities say the call came in around 1:20 p.m., requesting officers check on the 71-year-old man after he sent text messages indicating self-harm to a friend.
2 Juveniles Among 5 Dead in Duluth Murder-Suicide
Authorities in Duluth are investigating the deaths of five people—including two juveniles—found in two separate residences in the West Duluth neighborhood Thursday.
Man Charged After Scaling Broadcast Tower in Duluth
Duluth Police arrested a man who climbed the WDIO-TV broadcast tower on Observation Road, allegedly disrupting essential communication lines.
2 Dead in Northeast Minnesota Head-On Crash
According to a witness at the scene, a 76-year-old man driving a pickup eastbound on Biss Road appeared to drift off onto the southbound shoulder.
Authorities Investigating Fatal st. Louis County Rollover Crash
Authorities say a 22-year-old man from Virginia, Minnesota, died early Friday morning after his vehicle rolled and struck a tree in Pike Township, north of Virginia.
Body of Missing Woman Found in St. Louis County following Search Efforts
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Nori Jean Pribble, who had been reported missing on October 13, was found dead on Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Brookston.
Man Airlifted After Northeast Minnesota house Fire
At around 11:26 a.m. Friday, first responders and multiple area fire departments were dispatched to the property after a passerby reported seeing the man lying at the end of a driveway, severely burned.
Motorcyclist Dead After Collision with SUV, 2 Other Vehicles in Duluth
Duluth Police say a motorcyclist died following a crash involving an SUV and two other vehicles on Monday morning.
Facial Recognition Leads to Arrest of Duluth Man in Child Exploitation Case
Authorities say Jeffery Lee Niemi, 39, of Duluth, was arrested after he was tracked down using facial recognition software and other digital forensic methods following the discovery of a series of explicit videos by the Queensland Police Service in Australia.
Hibbing School Bus Rollover Sends 11 to Hospital, Driver Airlifted
A school bus carrying 20 students rolled over Thursday morning following a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Highway 5 and Townline Road in Hibbing.
Victim Airlifted Following St. Louis County Hit-and-Run
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 26-year-old man was found seriously injured on the 5300 block of Highway 25, just south of Kinney, on Thursday evening.
Biwabik Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting Incident
A 22-year-old man from Biwabik faces multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after allegedly shooting at a woman on August 26, 2024.