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Man Killed by Deputies, Woman Found Dead After Disturbance
Two people are dead after a reported domestic disturbance and an officer-involved shooting Tuesday evening in Freeborn County.
Pedestrian Critically Hurt in Saint Paul Hit-and-Run Crash
Just before 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Phalen Boulevard after a pedestrian was hit by a car. Police learned that a Nissan Sentra had rear-ended another vehicle just moments earlier.
Duluth Man Given Max Sentence for Sexually Abusing Child While Filming
A Duluth man who admitted to sexually abusing a boy over a span of three years and producing explicit recordings of the abuse was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Semi in Dakota County
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a semi-truck Tuesday evening in Empire, according to early information from Dakota County authorities.
Woman Accused of Punching FBI Agent During Drug Raid Protest
A Saint Paul woman has been indicted for attacking officers during a Lake Street drug raid and punching an FBI agent during her arrest.
Teens Charged in Shooting Outside Burnsville High School Graduation
According to charges filed Monday, 18-year-old Abdulahi Jama Ali and 18-year-old Abdikani Mukhtar Abdiwahab were arrested after police say shots were fired from a car occupied by the pair during a disturbance on school grounds.
Fire Inspector Allegedly Drove Girl to Apartment, Tried to Assault Her
James Allen Thomas has been charged with felony kidnapping, attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and solicitation of a child for sexual conduct.
CHARGES: Man Shot at Car, Hit Woman & Nearly Missed Kids
According to the criminal complaint, 28-year-old Thomas John Jones is charged with six felony counts, including five counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of firearm possession by a prohibited person.
Dump Truck Driver Dies in Winona Crash
Initial information indicates the 2023 Freightliner straight truck was traveling north on Gilmore Valley Road when it crossed both directions of Highway 14, entered the ditch and rolled onto its side.
2 Charged After Gunfire Erupts on Saint Paul Street last week
Two men are charged after a shooting last week in a Saint Paul neighborhood left homes damaged and two teenagers with gunshot wounds to the neck.
Man Struck on I-35W in Burnsville, Critically Injured
Initial info indicates the man was on foot in the traffic lanes when he was hit, a State Patrol spokesperson said. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigation.
Teen Pleads Guilty in Coon Rapids Shooting Over Vape Sale
Nasiah Edward Hinton pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in connection to the Sept. 27, 2024, shooting that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound that nearly struck his heart.
Teen Shot in Maple Grove, Another Wounded in Brooklyn Park
No additional details about suspects or possible arrests have been released. There was no publicly available evidence as of publication to confirm a possible connection between the shootings.
MPD: Minneapolis Father Kills Toddler in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Officers were dispatched just after midnight to the 2900 block of Colfax Avenue North, where they found both the man and child dead from gunshot wounds.
Blaine Police Investigating Deadly Shooting Outside Mall
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old male victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Customs Officer Arrested for Child Porn Possession in Minnesota
Federal prosecutors say Anthony John Crowley, 52, of Minnetonka, knowingly possessed material containing visual depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
‘21 Days of Peace’ Workers Indicted in North Minneapolis Gunfight
A federal grand jury indicted Kashmir Khaliffa McReynolds, 35, of Minneapolis, and Alvin Anthony Watkins Jr., 50, of Saint Anthony, in connection with a March shooting that unfolded shortly after their shifts with “21 Days of Peace.”
Jury Finds Derrick Thompson Guilty of Murder in Crash That Killed 5
After two days of deliberations, the panel returned guilty verdicts for five counts of third-degree murder and ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Man Found Dead After Cliff Dive Near Gilbert
Emergency crews were called around 4:18 p.m. on June 5 after a 911 caller reported that his friend had gone missing while cliff diving into the water at the Genoa Pit near Gilbert.
Federal Agent from Eagan Charged with Child Porn Production
While serving as a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations and a Task Force Officer with the FBI, the suspect was identified as the adult seen in graphic videos recovered from a minor’s phone.