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International graduate student at U detained by ICE agents
In an email to students, university officials called it a "deeply concerning situation."
Driver with prior DUIs charged with being drunk when causing fatal hit-and-run in Twin Cities
The man had a loaded handgun with him in his SUV, charges say.
Rochester raccoon survives brush with electric transformer and causes blackout
A raccoon can withstand a lifetime diet of garbage – and, apparently, electrocution.
Hennepin Healthcare System CEO to step down
Jennifer DeCubellis is credited with leading the health care system through the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in Minneapolis.
Wife of former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn files for divorce
The couple has four children, according to Justin Eichorn's legislative biography.
Federal funding cut will leave unaccompanied children in immigration court vulnerable, advocates say
About 1,000 unaccompanied children are placed in Minnesota homes every year, according to the Advocates for Human Rights.
Minneapolis Park Board sets sights on closing the 'missing link' of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
The project could take up to 20 years to complete with parts constructed over time.
Minnesota's refugee resettlement agencies scramble to respond amid Trump disruptions
Local officials argue that refugees are thoroughly vetted and contribute much to the American economy. The disruptions are "sad because it's unnecessary," they say.
Charges: Driver in Anoka fatal crash registered three times the legal limit for blood alcohol content
Zachary Wydella faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with Monday's crash.
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday's special election.
Every day is Pie Day for this Minnesota MMA fighter-turned-baker
To opponents, he was Ben the Baker. To pie fans, he's Ben Neumann, a dad making flavorful pies in his White Bear Lake garage.
BB pellets found in beef products sold at Richfield co-op
The recall is only in effect for products produced by Thousand Hills and sold at the Lakewinds Food Co-op in Richfield.
Five healthy and mature trees 'illegally' cut down in Cedar Lake Park, Minneapolis Park Board says
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is asking for help identifying those responsible.
GOP-led bill to ban trans girls from girls' sports fails to pass Minnesota House
Supporters and opponents gathered at State Capitol before the vote, which came after more than two hours of pointed debate.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office says deputies who hit man in head lacked probable cause for arrest
The man, whose arrest was captured in a video that surfaced this week, won't face charges.
ICE detains seven workers at St. Louis Park manufacturing facility
A network of immigration advocacy groups reported that three of the seven detained have been identified.
Arrest made after fatal stabbing in St. Paul home
Police said the suspect and victim are believed to be husband and wife.
Red Wing schools cancel Black History Month event with AG Keith Ellison
Ellison, who has opposed President Trump's initiatives regarding deportations and transgender athletes, was set to speak at an optional assembly for high school students.
Video shows Hennepin County sheriff's deputies striking man in head during a Minneapolis arrest
The incident involving two deputies is under review.
White House accuses St. Paul's 'sick politicians' of not cooperating with ICE
Mayor Melvin Carter said in response that President Donald Trump's rhetoric only spreads fear.
Wife charged in killing of Detroit Lakes missionary
Jackie Shroyer was officially charged in the death of Beau Shroyer, who was killed in Angola.
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.
