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'They're in good hands': Balloon release honors north Minneapolis crash victims
Family and friends shared tears and memories of Esther Fulks and Rose Reece, who died after another car crashed with theirs at a North Side intersection.
Jury: Man guilty in fatal shooting of St. Paul victim playing video games
Delaquay Williams was found guilty on four counts, including murder, in the 2022 death of Casanova Carter.
Ramsey County Attorney clears St. Paul officer who shot fleeing assault suspect
Officer Needham answered reports of an assault when he shot Brett Fraser in the arm. Needham was placed on standard administrative leave afterwards.
Biden commutes former Duluth head shop owner's synthetic drug sentence
Jim Carlson, former owner of Last Place on Earth, had his 17-½-year federal sentence cut short by president's record act of clemency.
Just in time for the holidays, police deliver presents and cheer for Twin Cities families in need
The officers delivered gifts Saturday as part of the Minnesota Asian Peace Officers' Association's Glow of Hope event.
St. Paul community leaders, police call on residents to help curb gun violence
Officials from the St. Paul NAACP, the African American Leadership Council and other community groups meet with police to discuss ways to address crime.
St. Paul program aims to build physical, mental, chemical health network
The program focuses on vulnerable people who frequent jails, shelters, hospitals and emergency services.
AG Ellison sues gunmaker Glock over design that makes them easily converted into automatic weapons
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and parents of slain St. Thomas graduate Charlie Johnson stood with attorney general in groundbreaking Hennepin County District Court lawsuit.
Minneapolis man charged for fatal car chase in St. Paul
Authorities say Lorenzo Washington was unlicensed at the time.
Scrap metal workers sue Minnesota over new copper wire theft law
Professionals say the law could destroy the industry, but officials believe it would stop thieves who have caused millions in repairs.
Brooklyn Center man dies weeks after robbery in St. Paul
Authorities say the 42-year-old may have had a disagreement with a man who gathered people to rob and shoot him.
Man hit by vehicle, shot during altercation in Minneapolis
The man was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries, and police were searching for suspects.
Man dies after shooting near park in south Minneapolis
Investigators are searching for suspects. The victim's name will be released after an autopsy.
One man dead following shooting Friday near Rondo Library in St. Paul
Police said there were no arrests Friday afternoon.
Man earns 16 1/2 year sentence for St. Paul murder
Daeshon Tucker pled guilty to shooting a 24-year-old to death two years ago.
Surging crime in Midway neighborhood tied to fentanyl trafficking
Advocates and authorities say the drug's grown more addictive, corralling a growing number of vulnerable people into the Midway neighborhood.
Man arrested in fatal shooting in Pine County
Authorities said the man is suspected of shooting and killing another man Friday.
St. Paul police release video of officers shooting murder suspect on bike
Mychel Allan Stowers was charged last month with two counts of murder in the slaying of his pregnant ex-wife.
First electric firetruck launches in St. Paul
The city of Roseville and Superior, Wisconsin also ordered electric fire trucks, which are growing in prevalence across the globe.
Charges: Mexican drug trafficking operation paid man to smuggle fentanyl into Minnesota
Acting on suspicions confirmed by a detection dog, airport police discovered nearly 5 pounds of fentanyl in a package bound for a south Minneapolis address.
Eagan police urge caution, continue search for suspects in assaults at Lebanon Hills Park
Authorities said woman was assaulted Thursday near where a similar assault occurred in September.
Shooting wounds two at Mpls. homeless encampment
Investigators looking into what led to shooting, which left one in critical condition.
St. Paul residents demand action at Midway crime forum as housing complex remains at issue
Local government leaders, police officials and others fielded questions Thursday night while discussing residents' concerns. Some crime metrics fell in the area, but many residents feel otherwise.
St. Paul firefighters honored for efforts to save children in house fire that claimed 4
The two firefighters were awarded for going beyond the call of duty when they helped to save six kids and their mother from a house fire.
Road rage led to fatal shooting near State Capitol
St. Paul authorities charged a 25-year-old Minneapolis man with murder, alleging that he shot the passenger of a vehicle that may have cut him off.
St. Paul police release body camera footage of officers shooting armed Minneapolis murder suspect
Authorities believe Earl Bennett killed three people before turning a gun on officers and himself in St. Paul.
Three wounded early Friday in Dinkytown shooting
Police believe there was a fight before gunfire erupted. None of the wounded were U students.
Minneapolis police search for suspects after triple shooting at homeless encampment
One man died and two others were critically injured. No arrests had been made as of Saturday afternoon.
Charges: Man on the run after killing pregnant ex-wife in St. Paul apartment
Investigators believe Mychel Stowers was visiting Damara Stowers when he killed her, fled and shot a man in the leg before stealing his car.
St. Paul woman shot to death in North End apartment is identified
Police are still searching for suspects.
New Brighton motorcyclist dies in Minneapolis freeway crash
Authorities said the 61-year-old victim rear-ended a car merging onto Interstate 35W from the shoulder.
Man dies after party escalates to gunfire in north Minneapolis
Investigators arrested a man at the scene, but his role in the shooting remained unclear.
Ramsey County prosecutors decline charges in fatal St. Paul stabbing
Attorneys reviewed video footage and testimony of the Oct. 11 stabbing death of Derameo Johnson in Lowertown before deciding the suspect may have defended himself.
Man shot to death in St. Paul, is city's third homicide victim in 4-day span
The man was shot multiple times and found by police at the intersection of Jackson Street and Wheelock Parkway.
One dead, another arrested after St. Paul stabbing
Authorities say suspect was taken into custody but released Saturday as the investigation continues.
North Minneapolis shooting victim identified as 18-year-old Anoka man
Minneapolis police believe he died after an illegal narcotics deal erupted in gunfire Thursday.
Man, who was 16 when he shot victim, pleads guilty to St. Paul murder days before jury trial
Daeshon Tucker was charged with killing a 24-year-old nearly two years ago.
6 kids arrested after armed robbery spree, 2 stolen vehicle crashes in Minneapolis
The suspects were boys and girls ages 11 to 14. Their arrests come less than a week after a 10-year-old was arrested in connection with buzzing a playground with a stolen car.
Citing statute of limitations, Ramsey County judge dismisses charge alleging rape in 2003
Prosecutors charged Shawn Skie last year, but a judge said such evidence surfaced too long after the allegations.
Nine years after his murder, Barway Collins returns to a community that won't forget him
Family and friends raised more than $21,000 to erect a statue in his honor near the last place where the 10-year-old was seen alive in 2015.
Man on electric scooter dies after being hit by SUV
Benjaman Nyman Walker was headed south on Nicollet Avenue near Interstate 494 in Richfield when he was struck by a Jeep Wrangler.
Woman killed in Lowertown shooting remembered by family as multitalented, caring artist
Police say Carrie Shobe Kwok was painting a mural when a Belle Plaine man shot her at random.
Police: Man killed St. Paul artist at random before he was fatally shot by police in Belle Plaine
The man was armed when shot, according to St. Paul police. Family has identified him as 29-year-old Seantrell Murdock.
Two killed, three wounded early Saturday in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two other shootings early Saturday in Minneapolis left at least eight hit by gunfire.
Minneapolis council approves limited expansion of gunshot detection system
In a 13-0 vote, the City Council signed off on a two-year contract renewal with ShotSpotter that spreads acoustic sensors into parts of Loring Park and Whittier.
Murder charges: Suspect targeted, executed Iowa man in St. Paul parking lot
Authorities arrested the suspect on Wednesday and charged him on Friday.
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.
