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Felony Charges Filed Against Suspected Drunk Driver in Fatal Saint Paul Crash
The complaint alleges that Sanjit Singh, 54, had an alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit when he crashed into another vehicle on Shepard Road in the early morning hours of December 29, 2024.
Massive Fire Guts Taylors Falls Motel
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office said occupants reported a suspected electrical issue near the area where the fire started. That lead is being investigated as authorities work to determine the official cause of the blaze.
2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Separate Minneapolis Shootings Overnight
Two men were killed and a woman was injured in separate shootings in Minneapolis late Thursday to early Friday morning, police confirm.
2 Missing Dogs at Center of Anoka County Animal Cruelty Case
The case began after deputies found an elderly woman injured inside an unlivable home in Linwood Township last month, along with several malnourished animals.
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.
Man Sentenced for Stabbing Teen in Fleet Farm Attack
A man convicted of first-degree assault in a violent attack at a Fleet Farm store in Carver has been sentenced to seven years in prison, according to court records.
Icy Conditions Lead to Fatal Interstate Crash in Bloomington
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2009 Chevy Impala was traveling in the right lane when it spun out on ice and slid across all lanes of traffic. A semi-truck traveling in the left lane then collided with the driver's side of the Impala.
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Saint Cloud Apartment Shooting
A 17-year-old male was killed, and a 19-year-old male was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Saint Cloud.
Body Found in Hastings; May Be linked To Missing Person Case
Law enforcement responded to a 911 call shortly before 10 a.m., finding the deceased man near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail, east of a bridge crossing the Vermillion River.
Man Sentenced for Setting Double-Amputee on Fire in Minneapolis
Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way after getting reports that a man in a wheelchair had been set on fire near Target Field.
Saint Paul Man Accused of Brutal Kidnapping, Assault
According to court documents, police responded to Regions Hospital for a woman who suffered severe burns to her face, arms, and torso, along with a stab wound to her leg.
Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run
Officers were called to the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 30 after reports of an unconscious male. After they arrived, officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Waite Park Man Convicted in 2023 Killing
According to court records, officers found the 52-year-old victim dead in her apartment on Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park after being called for a welfare check.
Man Sentenced for Minnetonka Crash That Severely Injured Teen
As part of a plea deal, Mohamed Salad, 30, received an 18-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was ordered to serve 364 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse.
Charges Filed After Fleeing Suspect Kills Girlfriend in Saint Paul Crash
The incident began around 7:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 when officers were alerted to a stolen 2009 Toyota Camry with Minnesota license plates in the HarMar Mall parking lot in Roseville.
Minneapolis Woman Charged in Apartment Fire That Killed 2
Deonna Marie Presbury, 35, faces two counts of second-degree murder and three counts of first-degree arson for her alleged role in the Aug. 13 blaze on the 1500 block of 11th Ave. S.
Minnesota Man Charged After Loose Cows Caused 3 Highway Crashes
Authorities say three cows owned by 46-year-old Aaron Duane Lambrecht wandered onto the highway early in the morning on July 24, 2024, resulting in crashes that injured two people and resulted in the deaths of all three animals.
Wrong-Way Crash on I-35W Leaves One Dead in Minneapolis
Authorities say a Chevy Malibu was traveling southbound in the left lane of the northbound side of Interstate 35W when it collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Maplewood School Employee Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The investigation began Jan. 2, when Maplewood police received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Fridley Crash
Court documents say the Honda Pilot, driven by 26-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez Torres, struck the Charger before both vehicles left the roadway. The driver of the Charger was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by first responders to save his life.