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Judge pauses review of Minneapolis police consent decree at request of U.S. Department of Justice
The federal government requested the review be paused 30 days to allow newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi "to become more familiar with this matter."
5 takeaways from 2024 crime trends in the Twin Cities
Homicides slightly increased in Minneapolis and slightly fell in St. Paul, leaving police officials in both cities frustrated, even as shootings continue to decline.
Delta plane from Minneapolis crash-lands and ends up upside down at Toronto airport
No fatalities have been reported among the 80 passengers and crew members on board, though 18 were injured.
The 10 most Minnesotan '90s films
We watched 23 of the decade's highest-grossing movies filmed in our state and rated them on four criteria
How movies of the 1990s captured Minnesota on the big screen
Recognizing a movie's location makes characters feel more real, a story more relatable and an audience swell with pride. Here's a look back at how some of the films captured Minnesota.
Minneapolis police seek thief who took running car with child inside
Minneapolis police are looking for the person who stole a running car Friday containing a 4-year-old child, who was later found in the car unharmed.
UPS temporarily lays off nearly 140 part-time workers in Minneapolis
The work reduction begins in April and it is not clear how long it is expected to last.
Still no answers after Denmark Township man went missing shortly before unidentified body found in Hastings
As of Thursday, the body has not been publicly identified, but a friend said it is believed to be that of William Eickholt, 74.
Marvin Haynes sues Minneapolis and five officers over wrongful conviction in 2004 killing
The lawsuit alleges that police used fabricated and coerced statements from "vulnerable" teens to implicate Haynes in a 2004 homicide.
Windchill will make it feel like 25 degrees below zero this week in the Twin Cities
Time to bundle up as frigid temperatures descend on Minnesota.
Maple Grove police search for suspect after attempted sexual assault on public trail
The attack occurred just after 6 a.m. Thursday on the Medicine Lake Regional Trail.
Slippery conditions lead to fatal crash on I-494 in Bloomington
The victim was identified as Yadira Gabriela Hernandez Aguilar, 45, of Shakopee.
Nicollet man charged with animal cruelty after his three cows escape and are struck by cars on highway
Dating back to August 2021, Aaron D. Lambrecht, 46, has had 22 contacts with law enforcement concerning his animals escaping, according to a criminal complaint.
Elon Musk says he might sue Gov. Tim Walz over accusations he gave a Nazi salute
Musk clapped his right hand onto his heart and then thrusted his arm straight outward at an angle with his palm facing down.
DFLer Doron Clark wins Minnesota Senate seat in special election, breaks tie with GOP
Democrats will now have a 34-33 majority in the Senate.
U.S. Border Patrol agent who was fatally shot in Vermont near Canadian border was from Minnesota
The agent was identified as David "Chris" Maland, 44. Maland was a Blue Earth native and a graduate of Fairmont High School.
Missing Apple Valley pizza delivery driver dies by suicide after search
Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong's had gone missing while on the job delivering pizzas. St. Paul police later encountered him in the midst of what they said was a mental health crisis.
Doron Clark wins DFL primary in Minneapolis' Senate District 60 special election
Doron Clark won 38% of votes, edging out fellow Democrat Monica Meyer, who garnered almost 35%, in a crowded field of candidates.
Public comment period opens for Minnesota's draft cannabis regulations
The public has a month to submit feedback on rules for license distribution, security, safety, packaging, labeling and more.
Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis over its 2040 Plan
A judge ruled the lawsuit could not prevail after Minnesota lawmakers changed a state law last year to exempt comprehensive plans for municipalities from environmental reviews.
Authorities investigating apparent homicide of woman near Lake Crystal
The 57-year-old victim died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to an autopsy.
Soldier from Minnesota killed in accident at military base in South Korea
Pvt. First Class Edwin Thomas, 20, of Eagan was a helicopter repairman at Camp Humphreys and was killed in the flight-related accident Dec. 19.
In response to Trump's trolling, Ontario's premier says Canada would buy Alaska and Minnesota
President-elect Donald Trump has made comments about turning Canada into America's 51st state. Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a counteroffer.
If you see Parker Romo's missing package of Vikings gear, please return it to him
The former Minnesota Vikings kicker says he hasn't received "an invaluable" package sent to him from the team which contains his uniform and other memorabilia.
Panel recommends 6-month suspension without pay for Anoka County district judge
The three-person panel found that Judge John Dehen violated judicial conduct codes, failed to comply with the law and showed prejudice.
Minnesota task force recommends decriminalizing 'magic' mushrooms
The task force report says psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in mushrooms, may offer treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders.
New Year's Eve and Day are the busiest holidays for drunk driving in Minnesota
Every year, officers step up enforcement during the holidays and hammer home public messaging about staying safe on the road. This year is no different.
Judge rules new copper wire theft law can take effect Jan. 1, despite lawsuit to block it
A trade group representing scrap metal workers argues the law is unconstitutional and would shutter their industry.
More than a week after St. Paul crash, pedestrian dies from injuries
On Tuesday, police identified the man who was hit by a car on Dec. 14 near the intersection of East 7th Street and Kittson Street.
Fatal relationship abuse has risen in Minnesota. Here's how to find help even during the holidays.
Violence Free Minnesota counted 40 homicides related to intimate partner violence in 2023, its highest since it began tracking. The holiday season is seen as a time that can be more dangerous for those in abusive relationships.
Man charged in Brooklyn Park homicide had connection to 2022 Mall of America fatal shooting
Marquan D. Tucker is accused of waiting in a parking lot before opening fire on two people Dec. 7 in Brooklyn Park.
UCare reaches deal with HealthPartners, sparing patients from disruption
The two companies announced the agreement Friday evening. The terms are effective immediately.
Charges: Medicaid fraud scheme in St. Paul helped pay for private jets, luxury cars
The scheme allegedly involved an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center.
Satanic holiday display knocked over and removed, then returned to Minnesota State Capitol
The display, just off the main rotunda, was briefly removed Wednesday after someone apparently knocked it over.
There's little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
Investigators searching for additional victims as Hastings man faces child porn charges
According to the charges, Geidl employed and used minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for producing explicit videos from July 2022 to March 2024.
Swastikas spray-painted outside entrance to Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis
Officials condemned the hateful imagery and said security camera footage at the synagogue was still being reviewed.
Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland gets two years of probation after pleading guilty to threatening girlfriend
In court, he apologized to the woman and said an "alcohol-fueled argument escalated into something that I deeply regret."
Grinch in Northfield chops down Christmas tree but fails to ruin holiday festival
Organizers of Northfield's Winter Walk celebration were able to put the tree back upright. It's just 2 feet shorter now.
Live Nation will operate the new 19,000-seat Canterbury concert venue coming to Shakopee
The new concert venue is expected to serve as an anchor for other businesses in the upcoming Canterbury Commons, a $400 million entertainment district.
Bloomington city manager tapped as next CEO of Catholic Charities Twin Cities
Jamie Verbrugge is also a longtime public address announcer for University of Minnesota sports teams.
Stillwater Area High School student dies days after falling through ice in Woodbury
Yahye Ali Abdi of Woodbury was rescued Monday from Markgrafs Lake by a dive team.
Eli Hart's family settles lawsuit with Dakota County for $2.25M in boy's slaying by mother
The suit accused the county of gross and willful negligence when authorities returned Eli to the custody of his struggling mother, who fatally shot him.
Minneapolis nonprofit that fed low-income kids will dissolve after state investigation
A probe by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office found that Gar Gaar Family Services failed to account for how $2 million in federal funds had been spent.
Bloomington PD: O.J. Simpson's ex-bodyguard did not have murder confession on thumb drives
TMZ reported Tuesday afternoon that Bloomington police may have unwittingly come into possession of a recorded murder confession after arresting a former bodyguard of Simpson's more than two years ago.
Two children hospitalized after falling through ice in Woodbury
An update on their conditions was not available as of 7 p.m. Monday.
Robbinsdale shooting is the city's first homicide of 2024
A man was shot and crashed his car near South Halifax Park on Monday evening, police said.
Unusual Minneapolis enclave skeptical of city's planned redevelopment
The Logan Park industrial district in northeast Minneapolis, anchored by brick-paved Quincy Street, is a rare industrial-zoned community for artists. Some residents believe design plans for redevelopment will lead to displacement.
Democrats still upset with Rep. Dean Phillips, but he said he feels good as he exits Congress
The congressman is unsure what his next move is, but he said he has no plans to run for Minnesota governor or U.S. Senate.
I-35 crash in Owatonna kills infant boy
A report from the Minnesota State Patrol noted road conditions on I-35 were snowy and icy at the time of the crash.
Brad the sheep, who eluded rescuers for weeks on the North Shore, has been found
Brad was finally corralled in the Proctor area Tuesday afternoon by a veterinarian with a tranquilizer, according to the sheep's owner Ryan Osvold.
Man convicted in Hastings homicide of Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek
Kyle Steven Williams, 35, will serve a mandatory life sentence for premeditated first-degree murder.
St. Paul shooting victim dies shortly after city leaders' plea to public to end gun violence
The homicide marks the city's 10th since mid-September — eight of which were committed by firearms, according to a Minnesota Star Tribune database.
24-year-old pedestrian killed in Maplewood crash
The crash occurred on southbound Hwy. 61 near Hwy. 36 on Monday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Health Department: E. coli infections traced to ground beef sold at Red Cow, Hen House, other restaurants
Authorities have confirmed 10 cases at Red Cow locations and one at Hen House. Both restaurants have made product changes.
'Why Winsted?' Officials search Minnesota property over 1995 disappearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit.
Veteran journalist Caroline Lowe, who has followed the case closely, said it's the first known law enforcement activity in the case since 2017.
Metro Transit announces lower, simplified fares for 2025
The price changes, which take effect Jan. 1, are expected to draw an additional 926,000 rides in 2025, which will offset some of the costs associated with lower fares.
Vandals uproot 60 new trees along St. Paul riverfront, costing city $40,000
"I'm incredibly sad. It's hard to fathom," said Karen Zumach, the director of community forestry for Tree Trust, which planted the trees with the help of high school students in October.
More than half of Minnesota county election offices have received bomb threats since Nov. 8
The threats come as election workers are still in the process of verifying the results of the 2024 election.
One alleged 'Nudieland' shooter to testify against 'major perpetrator' of mass shooting in plea deal
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the defendant provided evidence for an "ironclad" case against the main perpetrator, Dominic James Burris.
Marvin Haynes files nearly $2 million claim for wrongful murder conviction
The Minneapolis teenager was arrested in 2004 and exonerated in December 2023.
Here's how the community around George Floyd Square is reacting to Minneapolis' latest redesign plan
Andrea Jenkins, the City Council member representing the area, said neighbors and the community around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue are like "the American electorate — very divided" over what it should become.
'We'll always find weird stuff to do': How Minnesotans fell in love with unicycling
The Twin Cities has a robust unicycling subculture, known as one of the largest and most accomplished in the nation.
Police find five dead, including two juveniles, from shootings in two Duluth homes
It's unclear how the incident unfolded, but police said more information would be released at a news conference Friday.
Takeaways from the 2024 election in Minnesota
Strong turnout, congressional incumbents win big, justices and judges hold their seats, Klobuchar outperforms the top of the ticket, Carnahan returns.
64-year-old St. Paul man charged in Sunday fatal stabbing
Prosecutors allege Robert Ramsey, 64, stabbed Lester Haynes, 70, over a dispute concerning money.
Minnesota man indicted in cryptojacking scheme resulting in $45,000 in losses to Minnetonka company
It's a cybercrime in which an unauthorized party uses another's computing resources to mine cryptocurrency.
Halloween weather brings up to 4 inches of snow to the Twin Cities by Thursday afternoon
The snow is expected to end in time for Halloween trick-or-treating.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota state trooper Londregan over fatal shooting
U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel granted Londregan's motion to dismiss the suit, arguing he acted reasonably when he opened fire as Cobb's vehicle lurched forward.
St. Paul police ask for help after 83-year-old pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
The victim was discovered at the Arlington Avenue E. and McAfee Street intersection on Saturday night.
Tipped-over outhouses and freed cows: How Anoka became 'Halloween Capital of the World'
Anoka was one of the first communities in the United States to throw a large civic celebration for Halloween. You can thank a bunch of pranksters.
Not even Billie Eilish can distract Karl-Anthony Towns from missing Minnesota
While Eilish's concert at Madison Square Garden was in full swing, Towns tuned into a Timberwolves preseason game on his phone.
Lynx fans react after last-second loss to Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals
The Lynx had a big lead early, but New York rallied and won on Sabrina Ionescu's long three-pointer with one second left.
Woman who died in Woodbury home was St. Paul teacher; man jailed on same day since released
The woman, 29, died at the scene, police said.
One man killed after altercation leads to shooting in Minneapolis
Police said those involved knew each other and drug activity was likely a factor.
