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CHARGES: Drug-Fueled Rampage Ends in Shooting, Fire at Minneapolis Home
The victim told police that her husband was under the influence of drugs and had shot her earlier that morning with an AK-47-style rifle during an argument. The dispute allegedly began when Xiong accused her of infidelity, threatened to kill her and then shot her.
13 Robberies Reported in Minneapolis Crime Spree Over 2 Days
The first pattern involved five robberies committed in a 15-minute span early Sunday morning. All incidents occurred between 2:42 and 2:57 a.m., with three to four suspects involved in each case. Victims were targeted in close proximity.
Inmate Dies After Collapsing at Anoka County Jail
Jail staff immediately began life-saving efforts and called for emergency medical services. Allina EMS responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified.
Man Allegedly Set Fire to Apartment Amid Eviction
Emergency personnel arrived at around 5:18 p.m. and found one of the units engulfed in flames. Investigators quickly identified the resident of the unit, 27-year-old Thaddeus Kurran Mitchell, as the suspect in the case.
2 Charged After Man Shot in Face During Saint Paul Robbery
Officers were dispatched to Hennepin County Medical Center after a man arrived with a gunshot wound to the face. Police later determined the shooting happened near the intersection of Emerald Street and Ellis Avenue in Saint Paul.
2 Hurt After Driver Hits Stall on Interstate Shoulder
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2011 Lincoln MKZ was parked on the southbound shoulder of Interstate 35W near Highway 280 in Ramsey County with its hazard lights activated when it was struck by the driver of a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Brush Fires Burn 20 Acres, Destroy Home in Separate Weekend Incidents
One fire threatened multiple homes near Shoreview and another destroyed a residence and two vehicles on the Prairie Island Indian Community near Red Wing.
Child’s Death Prompts New Charge For Driver in Chisago County Crash
A 2012 Chevrolet Cruze crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Law enforcement identified the driver of the Cruze as Ashlee Rose Klapperick, 36.
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Champlin Early Sunday
Champlin officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 169 and West River Road around 4 a.m. March 23, 2025, after getting reports of a crash.
Man Accused in Broad-Daylight Shooting Ambush That Left 1 Dead
Davant Khalil Moore, 22, is accused of participating in the November 6, 2023, shooting near North 33rd Avenue and Dupont Avenue North.
Man Charged After Posing as Cop For Chipotle Discount
A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly misrepresenting himself as a law enforcement officer to obtain discounts at a Chipotle restaurant on multiple occasions.
Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Luring, Assaulting Teenager
The investigation began on March 2, when Mounds View police received a report of a missing 15-year-old boy. While attempting to locate the juvenile, family members examined the teen’s electronic devices.
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.
Federal Charges Target Twin Cities Cartel-Linked Drug, Kidnapping Ring
A federal grand jury has indicted 11 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy that allegedly operated across international borders and brought cartel-linked violence into the Twin Cities.
Fleeing from Deputies, Woman Critically Hurt in Minnesota Crash
Troopers say Michelle Marie Holter, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on State Highway 32 when she collided hear-on with another driver just after noon.
Man Gets 19-year Sentence for Murder in Forest Lake Hit-and-Run
Dylan Robert Simmons, who was 20 years old at the time, drove his vehicle into a crowd and struck 17-year-old Darisha Bailey-Vath before fleeing the scene. Officers and paramedics rushed to the park, but Bailey-Vath died of her injuries shortly after.
Mankato Man Stabbed Kwik Trip Employee 43 Times, Docs Say
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the store around 3:03 a.m. on March 18, 2025, after receiving a report of a disturbance. Dispatchers heard sounds of an altercation before the call disconnected.
Driver Charged in Head-on Crash That Killed Child, Hurt 4 Others
The crash occurred along Rush Lake Trail in Nessel Township. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found two vehicles with severe front-end damage: a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.
CHARGES: Man Attacked Wife with Barstool, Stabbed Her in Chest
A woman, later identified as the man’s wife, had suffered a deep stab wound to her chest and was found in the parking lot of the New Hope Police Department. Initially, she told authorities that she accidentally fell on the knife while cooking.
Saint Paul Shooter Gets 3 Years in Plea Agreement
Mohamud Bulle was sentenced to 36 months in prison on March 10 after accepting a plea deal that resulted in a conviction for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.