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17-Year-Old Dies When Car Bursts Into Flames After Hitting Light Pole
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Sunday night in Minnetonka.
Man Dead, Suspect in Custody After Pine County Shooting
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the 57000 block of Barn Springs Road.
Brooklyn Park Man Enters Guilty Plea for Murder at Family Gathering
A Brooklyn Park man has pled guilty to second-degree murder after fatally shooting another man during a family celebration.
Charges Escalated After Pedestrian Dies in Minneapolis Hit-and-Run
Prosecutors have escalated charges against a driver with three prior alcohol-related convictions and a cancelled license.
2 Hurt in Columbia Heights Park Shooting
Officers found several shell casings but initial searches of the park yielded no suspects nor victims. Shortly after, law enforcement received notice of a juvenile male with gunshot wounds who had been admitted to a nearby hospital.
Police Fatally Shoot Homicide Suspect Outside Saint Paul Laundromat
Saint Paul police officers fatally shot a homicide suspect Saturday afternoon after an anonymous tip led them to his location.
2 Hurt in Shooting at Minneapolis’ Cedar Avenue Encampment
Police say the shooting injured two people after 911 call takers first got reports of the incident at around 5:41 p.m in the Cedar Avenue area.
Dakota County Park Assault Reports Unfounded, Authorities Update
Investigation is underway after two reported assaults on Lebanon Hills Regional Park trails, Dakota County authorities said this week.
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.
Adam Fravel Found Guilty in Death of Madeline Kingsbury
Adam Fravel was found guilty Thursday of murdering Madeline Kingsbury, the mother of his two children, following an intense trial at the Blue Earth County Courthouse.
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.
5-lb. Fentanyl Shipment Leads to Minneapolis Man’s Arrest
The arrest came after a package was located at a UPS facility at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, where officers flagged a suspicious package due to having an incomplete address that originated from San Bernardino.
Oak Grove Man Charged in Shooting of Brother
A 57-year-old Oak Grove man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an alleged alcohol-fueled shooting that left his brother severely injured.
Minneapolis Teen Killed in Apparent Accidental Shooting
Officers from the 4th Precinct responded to a report of a shooting around 1:30 a.m. Inside the residence, police found the 13-year-old boy suffering from a single gunshot wound. Despite officers’ efforts to save him, the boy died at the scene.
Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder After History of Abuse
Initial investigation began when a witness walking her dog on December 26, 2022, discovered Kimberly Robinson’s body partially covered by snow near River Bluff Lane NW and West River Road NW in Cascade Township north of Rochester.
Halloween Nightmare: Man Faces Murder, Kidnapping Charges After Violent Spree
The suspect, Chad Aaron Aanerud, 35, of Brainerd, is now facing a dozen felony charges in connection with the crime spree including second-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, arson and assault.
$1M Bail for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing at Saint Paul Apartment
Police responded to the incident around 6:15 p.m. Nov. 3 at Redeemer Arms on Dale Street, where they found the victim, a 70-year-old resident, lying unresponsive in the hallway outside his unit.
Shooter Claims Self-Defense After Fatal Saint Paul Altercation, Crash
Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Front Avenue after a man reported he had been assaulted in his vehicle. The man claimed he fired his gun at the alleged attacker during the altercation and believed he may have injured him.
Man Killed in Saint Paul Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
At around 6:15 p.m., Saint Paul police officers responded to an assault report at the complex. When they arrived, officers were directed to a hallway in the apartment where they found an adult male victim suffering from puncture injuries to his torso.
4 Hospitalized After Fire Engulfs Vadnais Heights Townhome
Firefighters rescued two young children from a burning townhome in Vadnais Heights on Saturday evening, officials said.