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Ramsey County settles wrongful death lawsuit for $75,000
The lawsuit alleged a private health care agency and Ramsey County officials failed to monitor a man with mental illness before he murdered his girlfriend.
Zumbrota wrong-way collision kills Rochester woman
The driver was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Woman arrested after teenage girl killed, five hurt in downtown Minneapolis hit-and-run
The driver, who hit a crowd of people on N. 5th Street, is jailed on suspicion of murder.
St. Paul house fire leaves one hospitalized with injuries
Investigators were looking into what caused the blaze.
Worthington woman dies in crash on Interstate 90
Authorities say the 75-year-old was stopped in their car on the freeway when she was rear-ended.
As copper wire thefts continue, Twin Cities officials scrounge for solutions
City officials are experimenting with a bevy of solutions ahead of a state law meant to curb copper theft.
Neighbors describe scene as Minneapolis police shoot man armed with AK-47, flak jacket
Police said the man is suspected of firing multiple shots inside an apartment building. He's in critical but stable condition.
Maple Grove man dies in motorcycle crash on way home after enlisting in the Air Force
Family members remember Landon Cole as a selfless friend and faithful man whose life was cut short by a motorcycle accident.
Burglars cleaned out a longtime St. Paul business. Now the community is rallying to help.
Burglars stole around $30,000 in equipment from Tuan Auto Repair on University Avenue, underscoring local concerns over crime.
South Minneapolis shooting near Lake Street results in one dead, two wounded
Minneapolis police say bullets flew Friday night after a group of people argued at Lake and Park Avenue.
With neighborhood roots, St. Paul violence interrupters bring safety, trust to State Fair
Residents believe Community Ambassadors have improved safety around the state fair while building trust between neighbors.
Protest temporarily shuts down State Fair gate, stops traffic and bus service
Officials said the gate at Snelling Avenue and Midway Parkway was closed for nearly an hour.
Friday's Minnesota State Fair numbers set a record for second day in a row
More than 171,000 people attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together's second day, about 6,500 more than last year's record.
Feds reject St. Paul $1.8 million grant request for electric fire truck, but it's unclear why
City leaders hoped federal funding would cover some costs for the fire engine, which will operate from a new fire station in Dayton's Bluff.
Man charged with shooting Minneapolis mosque worshiper reportedly had been selling drugs nearby
Authorities were tracking the suspect as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Before copper theft law takes effect, Twin Cities residents bear darkened streetlights
Legislation aimed at curbing such thefts will begin next year after currying support from Gov. Tim Walz and other officials.
Search complete, Minneapolis apartment blaze's toll stands at two dead, many displaced
Crews found two bodies while searching for residents Thursday. An investigation into whether arson caused the blaze is ongoing.
Judge grants KARE 11 appeal alleging First Amendment violation
Attorneys said the news station's First Amendment rights were violated by a judge's order to destroy court documents.
Fentanyl's grip in Minnesota extends even to young children who ingest drug with fatal consequences
State and local data suggest more youth have been poisoned or killed by the drug in recent years.
Sen. Bernie Sanders energizes voters at Minneapolis rally for Rep. Ilhan Omar
Sanders visited Minneapolis to support U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's primary election campaign.
St. Paul man charged in I-94 killing: He said voices told him to strangle 76-year-old priest
Authorities charged the suspect Friday, alleging he choked the priest to death while parked off the interstate.
Two charged with stealing copper wire under Smith Avenue Bridge in St. Paul
Xcel Energy crews were repairing copper wire stolen from the area when they called police after spotting the pair exiting a service tunnel.
Charges: Man, 18, stabbed, critically injured victim during White Bear Lake dispute
Doctors said the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and could have died without quick medical assistance.
Minnesota Democrats rally support for Kamala Harris ahead of Trump-Vance event in St. Cloud
The state's top Democratic leaders spoke at the St. Paul rally in support of Harris' candidacy.
Suspect arrested, man critically injured in shooting during carjacking in Minneapolis
A suspect was arrested in St. Paul.
KARE 11 appeal: Ramsey County judge's order retracting court document violates First Amendment
Attorneys for the news broadcast station say the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled such orders as constitutional.
In second case in days, Brooklyn Park dog attacks 7-year-old girl, is killed by police
Investigators say the dog tried to attack another child. The incident comes days after dogs critically injured a toddler.
Separate SWAT standoffs in Edina and Burnsville end peacefully
The suspects in two separate standoffs were arrested by police after hours-long negotiations.
Traffic disrupted but no injuries reported after BNSF freight train derails near Big Lake, Minn.
It's unclear how long it will take to clear the wreckage of the train, which was carrying consumer goods.
Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward
The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients' sobriety and achievements.
Charge: St. Paul man set up for robbery, murdered in home by woman soliciting sex
Authorities say they believe the woman led someone into Andrew Gutzman's home before he was killed.
Video shows North Branch officers shot woman after repeated orders to drop weapon, then waited to render aid
Jamie Crabtree's husband said his wife had mentioned "suicide by cop" before leaving the home.
Ramsey County initiative aims to provide additional support to Karen youth
Led by county Sheriff's Office deputies, the plan includes a partnership with the nation's first social services agency founded by Karen refugees from Myanmar.
Murder charge: St. Paul man shot romantic rival following escalating feud
Authorities arrested James Hagen on Tuesday and charged him with second-degree murder.
Three men charged with murder for St. Paul Green Line station shooting
The May 17 shooting injured a Mounds View man who died from his injuries.
Authorities identify Stillwater inmate who died in cell; synthetic drugs suspected
Investigators do not believe foul play factored into the 22-year-old's death. Evidence in his cell pointed toward synthetic drugs.
Roseville man, 21, identified as St. Paul homicide victim
St. Paul police are searching for suspects.
Franklin Avenue shooting injures man
Authorities announced no arrests, and said the man's injuries are not life-threatening.
Charges: Man kidnapped ex-girlfriend, pointed gun at St. Anthony officer
The St. Anthony man said he wanted to shoot himself, but was scared when police drew their weapon.
MPD officer Jamal Mitchell memorialized as 'very best of our city'
Thousands attended the Maple Grove service and viewed the 30-mile processional for the police officer killed in the line of duty.
Live: MPD's Jamal Mitchell posthumously given medal of honor, Purple Heart during 85-minute service
'Jamal was the epitome of a guardian of our community,' Chief Brian O'Hara said.
Taconite freighter safely in port in Thunder Bay after underwater collision on Lake Superior
The Michipicoten, carrying iron ore, struck something southwest of Isle Royale, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. No one in the crew of 22 was injured.
Minneapolis protesters decry Biden's order restricting asylum for migrants: 'We don't stand for that'
Dozens lined a corner at Lake and Nicollet with signs and banners.
Attorney General's Office, 2 nonprofits back Aitkin County man's bid to overturn conviction in 1998 murder
Attorney General Keith Ellison's Conviction Review Unit and the nonprofits say that Brian Pippitt's trial for the first-degree murder of shopkeeper Evelyn Malin was unfair.
Man, 18, pleads guilty to fatally punching 76-year-old in St. Paul
Wyatt Doerfler was 17 when he punched Thomas Dunne, a Vietnam war veteran, during an altercation at Harriet Island Regional Park. Dunne died of complications from the assault weeks later.
Gunman earns 30-year sentence for his role in robbing, killing St. Paul man walking home from work
Arteze Kinerd pleaded guilty to robbing and killing a man as they walked home from work in 2022.
Murder charge for suspect authorities say gunned down man sitting in car with ex-girlfriend
Police found the man, who was identified Monday, with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that crashed through a yard.
Authorities identify the man who killed Minneapolis police officer
The man, 35-year-old Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, died in a gunfight Thursday with Minneapolis police after killing officer Jamal Mitchell.
Minneapolis man shot to death in car occupied with children is identified
Authorities say the man, 26, was in a car with an adult and two kids when he was shot on the North Side.
Shooting death marks 10th homicide in St. Paul
Authorities found the man inside a crashed vehicle with gunshot wounds in the city's North End early Thursday.
Prosecutors: St. Paul officer justified in fatal 2023 shooting
No criminal charges will be brought against officer Michael Tschida, who returned fire after a 24-year-old Maplewood man shot him in the leg.
Mounds View man identified as victim of St. Paul Green Line station shooting
Authorities found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. No arrests have been announced.
St. Paul police celebrate K-9s — and their human partners — at graduation ceremony
More than a dozen K-9 officers and their four-legged partners graduated from the St. Paul Police Department's regional K-9 training program Thursday. Many hail from nearby departments, and some traveled from Wisconsin.
'Go Wolves!' street painting pops up overnight downtown
Minneapolis city workers began the painting on 1st Avenue N. at around midnight Thursday, and changed nearby street signs in support of the Timberwolves' NBA Western Conference finals appearance.
Man pleads guilty to double murder in St. Paul sober home
Joseph Sandoval told police in 2022 that voices from the TV told him to kill Jason Murphy and Jon Wentz.
In somber ceremony, St. Paul police honor lives lost in line of duty
Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the St. Paul event, which gathered city officials downtown to memorialize slain officers.
'Historic' northern lights dance in skies of Minnesota, much of U.S.
Many shared images of the display, which stretched across parts of the globe. And those who missed it were expected to get another chance Saturday night into Sunday morning.
'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
Thousands of fans swarmed downtown Minneapolis for Friday's game, which marked the team's first second-round playoff appearance since 2004.
St. Paul parents charged in baby's fentanyl overdose death
Court documents suggest the child ingested her mother's drugs.
Supreme Court strikes down appeal for man convicted of 2020 road-rage murder in St. Paul
Anthony Trifiletti appealed his St. Paul murder conviction, arguing that he earned a new trial because his constitutional rights were violated.
Man sentenced to 20 years in fatal Woodbury graduation party shooting
All other suspects in the crime have been sentenced.
Man charged in 2013 killing in downtown Minneapolis
The man was arrested in Grand Forks after a decadelong search.
St. Paul copper wire theft ring caused more than $210,000 in damage, prosecutors say
Charges say the group sold the stolen wire to a recycling facility in Blaine. One suspect was arrested Tuesday.
Brooklyn Park police make arrest after asking for help in search for man suspected of sexual assault at gunpoint
The reported attack occurred near a park trail around Shingle Creek; police believe the two did not know each other.
'We've waited long enough': Minneapolis education support workers authorize strike
The vote does not guarantee a strike but paves the way for union leaders to call one. Contract negotiations are planned to continue May 1.
St. Paul robbery, murder accomplice sentenced to 30 years
Detwan Allen was convicted of helping to rob and kill Alex Becker in 2022. Another accomplice is scheduled to be sentenced this June.
Teen charged in fatal punch of 76-year-old stranger at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul
The man later died from his injuries in the January attack.
St. Paul partnership brings trust, opportunities to troubled Karen youth
Efforts at Humboldt High School could be a model for struggling students of migrant families.
Teen charged with murder in deadly St. Paul shooting last month
Interviews suggest the 17-year-old shot Devon Johnson, 23, during a robbery.
Authorities arrest Minnetonka man originally wanted before fatal shootout
The suspect lived a half-mile from the home where deputies attempted to serve his warrant April 10.
Minnesota State Patrol celebrates diverse new class of troopers
Hundreds gathered Friday to support the 35 graduating cadets.
Walz, St. Paul leaders urge support for copper wire theft bill: 'We've got to get in front of it'
The bill would require a license and receipt for people selling copper wire. Leaders believe the legislation will curb theft across Minnesota.
Health care summit draws scores of American Indian youth to learn about medical careers
Nearly twice as many young people attend this year than last, organizers said.
Officials: Law enforcement gunfire killed man in shootout in Minnetonka
A deputy shot in the encounter has been released from the hospital.
Jury: Nicolae Miu guilty of reckless homicide in Apple River stabbing
The St. Croix County jury convicted Nicolae Miu, 54, of reckless homicide for fatally stabbing Isaac Schuman, 17, at the popular recreation spot in western Wisconsin. He was also convicted of recklessly endangering the safety of four other people he stabbed.