MN CRIME Archive
- February 2025 26
- January 2025 39
- December 2024 52
- November 2024 44
- October 2024 84
- September 2024 64
- August 2024 6
- March 2024 2
- February 2024 9
- October 2023 5
- September 2023 5
- August 2023 4
- July 2023 18
- June 2023 29
- May 2023 49
- April 2023 23
- March 2023 8
- February 2023 10
- January 2023 4
- December 2022 2
- November 2022 10
- October 2022 8
- September 2022 13
- August 2022 10
- July 2022 12
- June 2022 14
- May 2022 5
- April 2022 15
- March 2022 29
- February 2022 30
- January 2022 22
- December 2021 18
- November 2021 7
- October 2021 4
- September 2021 12
- August 2021 12
- July 2021 8
- June 2021 10
- May 2021 17
- April 2021 29
- March 2021 29
20-year-old Faces Charges in Minneapolis Homicide
According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a suspected homicide at an apartment on the 1100 block of James Avenue North. They found the victim with a gunshot wound to the neck and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman, Dog Die in Northeast Minneapolis House Fire
Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the second floor of the 2-1/2-story home and forced entry to search for the source of the smoke. Inside, they found heavy black smoke and a smoldering couch fire.
Saint Paul Man Facing 7 Felonies for Firing at Police During Pursuit
A dramatic police pursuit late Monday night in Saint Paul ended in the arrest of a man now facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.
VIDEO: Shots Fired at Saint Paul Officer During Pursuit
According to preliminary information, the officer initiated a short pursuit after the shots were fired. During the chase, the suspect reportedly continued shooting at the pursuing officer.
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Racially Motivated Assault Outside Bar
The indictment, unsealed today in federal court, alleges that on Feb. 3, 2024, 35-year-old Justin Anthony Kudla, of Belle Plaine, used force to injure a man because of the victim's race.
15-year-old Boy on Dirt Bike Killed in Blaine Crash
According to preliminary information, the teenager was traveling southbound on Sunset Avenue NE on a motorized dirt bike when he collided with a pickup truck that was turning westbound onto 103rd Lane NE from the northbound lane.
3 Dead, 1 Injured in Crow Wing County Crash
Authorities say the crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. near Channel Drive when a southbound Ford F150 crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a Dodge Durango.
Woman Killed in Rural Blue Earth County; Suspect Dies at Hospital
The victim, Kristi Joy Gardner, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and law enforcement quickly identified her former partner as a person of interest in the case.
3 Charged in Drug Cartel-Linked Saint Paul Kidnapping
The case began to unravel on Jan. 7 after law enforcement received a tip from a cooperating source within the drug organization, indicating that a victim was being held against his will.
Man Killed in Minneapolis Apartment Shooting
Responding officers located the victim inside the building, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary information suggests that the victim was inside the apartment when someone fired shots at him.
Lakeville Man Indicted for Murder of Pregnant Sister
Jack Joseph Ball, 23, faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of intentional second-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Bethany Ann Israel and her unborn child.
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.
Brooklyn Park Man Sentenced for Murder at Family Party
The shooting occurred on Sept. 21, 2024, during a birthday celebration at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North. According to court records, Chang reportedly became upset over perceived disrespect from a relative.
Winthrop Man Sentenced for killing 79-year-old Farmer
The case stemmed from a Sept. 20, 2022, incident when Bauer called 911 to report finding Weitzenkamp unresponsive in a machine shed at a farm on 266th Street near Winthrop.
Driver Killed in Kandiyohi County Crash on Highway 71
A 67-year-old Spicer man died Tuesday morning after his truck collided with a railroad bridge in Kandiyohi County, authorities said.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Minneapolis Encampment
Thick smoke and flames were visible for miles as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire around 2:15 p.m. Initial reports indicated propane tanks were involved, a recurring hazard in encampment fires.
Driver Found Dead After Crash into Mississippi River in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Park Police and the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the scene near 33rd Street and West River Parkway in Minneapolis around 7:50 a.m. Sunday.
Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest in Saint Paul Drive-By Killing
Prosecutors allege that Steven Rawls Jr., 25, fired multiple shots at a vehicle parked on the 600 block of Aurora Avenue, killing one man and endangering three others, including two children Nov. 24.
Man Admits to Killing, Dismembering 2 Women in Saint Paul
The victims were reported missing under similar circumstances. Investigators later discovered their dismembered remains in separate storage facilities in Woodbury and Coon Rapids.
Woman Wounded in Drug-Related Shooting Near Mankato; Suspect Arrested
Authorities are investigating a December 31 shooting in rural Blue Earth County that left a woman injured and resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old man.