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Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Pole in Anoka
Authorities say the motorcyclist was westbound on Green Haven Parkway when he left the roadway and collided with a pole near the intersection of Thurston Avenue in Anoka shortly before 12:20 p.m.
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with SUV in Anoka County
Authorities say a woman was driving an SUV eastbound on Viking Blvd NW when she collided with a motorcyclist who had stopped in the roadway. The motorcyclist was waiting to make a left turn when he was struck from behind.
Park Ranger Dies After Boat Capsizes During Rescue on Northern Minnesota Lake
The still-unidentified ranger was assisting the civilians—a father and his two sons—late Sunday morning at the far-northern Minnesota park, close to the Canadian border, when the incident occurred.
2 Injured in Early Sunday Shooting in Lakeville
Initial investigation suggests the shooting took place in the 16200 block of Florida Way, police said. Not long after the incident, two people showed up at a nearby hospital and both had gunshot wounds. Investigators believe both people are connected to the same shooting.
Motorcyclist Dies, Passenger Injured in Minnetonka Crash
A motorcyclist died and his passenger was hospitalized Saturday evening after a crash on Highway 12 in Minnetonka. It led to authorities closing down the westbound lanes for several hours as the investigation unfolded.
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.
2 Dead in Multi-Vehicle Aitkin County Crash
The State Patrol and Aitkin County authorities say the crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. Friday when the driver of a GMC Suburban pulling a trailer failed to stop at a stop sign on County Road 3. The Suburban was struck by a 2019 GMC Yukon traveling northbound on Highway 169.
Dramatic Video Shows I-94 Crash that Critically Injured 2
A MnDOT camera near the crash captured the 20-year-old driver drifting across the median without any signs of correction. The camera then pans to reveal the aftermath of the high-speed collision. Two people were airlifted from the scene.
10-year-old Arrested for Driving Stolen Car on School Playground
Surveillance video captured the moment as school staff worked frantically to move children out of the way of the juvenile driver, who swerved across the grass and sidewalk between the school and playground. Fortunately, no children were injured during the incident.
Coon Rapids Woman Charged After 79 Neglected Cats Found in Garage
Deann M. Jensen is charged with four felony counts of mistreating animals for alleged abuse and neglect of dozens of cats in her care. Authorities say they first received complaints in Oct. 2022 about sick kittens being sold from her residence.
30-year Sentence for Owatonna Sex Offender who Plotted Murder of Victim’s Family
Michael Lee Kurkowski was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to producing sexually explicit images of a minor and sending graphic messages about a plan to kill the victim’s parents, assault the victim’s sister and then murder her, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Door Handle Dispute Sparks Saint Paul Shooting
According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a reported shooting around 4:15 a.m. to the 1400 block of Seventh Street East in Saint Paul. Police found the victim with a gunshot wound through his chin and cheek.
More Charges for Suspect in September Minneapolis Shooting Spree
Prosecutors have filed additional charges against 36-year-old Joshua Anthony Jones, accused of shooting four people and attempting to shoot a fifth during a violent rampage.
Man Airlifted After Stabbing in Wright County; Suspect Charged
Prosecutors have charged a 24-year-old suspect with two counts of felony second-degree assault after he allegedly stabbed a 67-year-old man in the neck Oct. 1 in Wright County.
Driver Charged in Park Tavern Fatal Crash Released on Bail
Steven Frane Bailey, the driver charged in the fatal crash at Park Tavern that killed two and injured three, will be released on bail. Bailey posted a $500,000 bond with conditions on Tuesday, following a hearing in Hennepin County District Court.
30-year-old Dies After Motorhome Catches Fire on Eagan Freeway
A 30-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights died late Sunday night when his motorhome caught fire on Interstate 35E in Eagan, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Home Uninhabitable After Maplewood Blaze Sunday Morning
Maplewood firefighters and multiple assisting agencies battled a large residential fire Sunday morning that left the home uninhabitable, with external damage to a neighboring property.
Deer Collision Results in Life-Threatening Injuries for Motorcyclist in Rush City
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a deer in Rush City on Saturday evening. The crash occurred around 7:27 p.m. on Sept. 28 near the intersection of Forest Boulevard and 480th Street.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash During State Patrol Pursuit in Maplewood
A 34-year-old Hibbing man was hospitalized after crashing his motorcycle while fleeing State Troopers on Saturday night. Authorities say the incident began just after 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 28, when a State Trooper attempted to stop the motorcyclist near I-35 and U.S. Highway 8 in Forest Lake.
75-year-old Airlifted After Moped Collides with Minivan in Beltrami County
A 75-year-old man was airlifted to a Fargo hospital with life-threatening injuries after his moped collided with a minivan Friday afternoon in Beltrami County.