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Fifth-grade teacher kept sexually touching girls despite warnings, charges say
He touched girls in his class on their buttocks and elsewhere, the criminal complaint alleges.
Chaska man in prison for gunfight with Utah troopers is sentenced for 2020 shootout with Brooklyn Park police
During the Brooklyn Park exchange, James H. Klein was shot in the leg and hand. No officers were wounded.
Ex-Viking Chris Kluwe arrested after protesting California city's ode to MAGA on library plaque
"MAGA is explicitly a Nazi movement," he told the Huntington Beach, Calif., City Council.
Charge: Woman driving again without license fatally hits pedestrian in St. Cloud and leaves
The driver has nine convictions for driving with her license either revoked or suspended, according to court records.
St. Paul man 'brutally assaulted' in broad daylight in south Minneapolis has died
The attack occurred in the 2500 block of Lyndale Avenue S., according to police.
Officials ID driver killed in Twin Cities when motorist coming other way hit her head-on
The wreck occurred southeast of Prior Lake shortly after 8 p.m. Monday.
3 teens charged in Minneapolis crime spree that left one man shot in jaw, another in the back
One victim was shot while peering out his window, and the other was wounded while being carjacked, the charges read.
Charges say twin babies fell critically ill after Minneapolis mom fed them fentanyl-tainted formula
Court records revealed a suspicion the fentanyl was purposely put in the infants' bottles before they overdosed on Jan. 2.
Night driver hits 'immovable object' — a large moose — on Iron Range highway
As for the fate of the animal, the Sheriff's Office reported that "sadly, the moose did not survive."
Twin Cities man spots himself in video helping others off Delta plane that crashed in Toronto
Ashley Zook, of Mound, posted a video from inside the plane of herself saying while dangling: "My plane crashed. I'm upside down."
Charges: Pickup driver hit bicyclist, left him in Minnesota road to die
The driver slowed down and then took off, according to a witness.
Star on Gophers back-to-back national title hockey teams is jailed on felony DWI charge
Troy Riddle has three drunken-driving convictions on his record.
Police arrest teen in southern Minnesota shooting that killed one, wounded another
Officials have yet to point to a possible motive.
Police: No indication torture, killing of Twin Cities transgender man in New York was hate crime
Sam Nordquist was found dead from repeated acts of violence for more than a month by several people before they discarded his body in a field, officials said.
Man inadvertently sets himself on fire in Twin Cities bus shelter in effort to stay warm
The man was taken by emergency medical personnel to Regions Hospital with serious injuries.
Man shot in jaw amid crime spree vows to stay in city: 'Minneapolis is worth fighting for'
Police are asking for the public's help finding the three armed suspects connected to six incidents throughout south Minneapolis.
Charges: Teen couple reels in carjack victim, leaves him in Twin Cities alley riddled with gunfire
They also are charged with allegedly barging into an occupied Loring Park apartment with guns drawn in pursuit of a safe they failed to find.
Man hanging onto fleeing SUV outside Twin Cities hotel falls to pavement and dies, police say
Bloomington police said they are still looking for the driver involved in the deadly Jan. 25 incident.
St. Paul man whose gun was regular plaything for kids is now in prison after boy critically wounded
The boy, now 12, was shot in the back of he head while the gun's owner was not in the home.
Mastermind of deadly ambush at Minnesota horse ranch by fake cops is given long prison sentence
Also charged for their alleged roles in the conspiracy are three men from St. Paul.
Charge: Carjacking victim killed after being lured on dating app to predawn meetup in Minneapolis
Both defendants have nationwide warrants out for their arrests.
Karl-Anthony Towns among victims of roving burglary ring targeting pros, Medina police say
Towns initially identified a bracelet that was stolen as his, but he later said it was not his piece of jewelry, the Medina police chief said.
Minneapolis attorney is focus of inquiry after drug-soaked documents seized from jail inmates
Sarah Gad, 37, denies allegations she sneaked in the drugs via legal paperwork.
Three boys, ages 11 to 15, charged in violent daylight carjacking in Minneapolis
They were among six juveniles in all who carried out the crime, according to police.
Police arrest man charged with daylight drive-by murder on Minneapolis sidewalk
Court records show the defendant's criminal history includes a conviction for the armed robbery of a New Hope restaurant.
Fort Snelling funeral set for slain Minnesota-raised border agent who 'embodied service over self'
Burial with full military honors for David Christopher Maland is to be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Blue Earth native was killed while on duty in Vermont.
Twin Cities native's death in midair D.C. crash 'leaves a void that can never be filled'
Funeral for Wendy Jo Shaffer is scheduled for this week in her native Mahtomedi.
Shootings just hours apart in two locations in Minneapolis leave two men dead, woman wounded
Police did not believe the shootings were related.
Chronic speeder who left friend to die in fiery Twin Cities wreck gets prison sentence
Another passenger has experienced excruciating pain from his severe burns, the man's father said.
Watch: MN school bus driver called hero for dodging head-on crash with semi; trucker cites black ice
The Mille Lacs County sheriff said the bus driver "undoubtedly saved many lives."
6-year-old girl seriously wounded in dog attack at her babysitter's Minnesota home
Victim had multiple bite wounds on her arm, sides, legs and right ear.
Brooklyn Park police: Video shows scooter rider was in crosswalk, not on sidewalk, when fatally hit
The SUV driver was behind the wheel with revoked driving privileges, a state official said.
Prison for Minnesotan who stole $1.3M from his truck repair employer, bought luxury cars and trips
Leon Keener is ordered to make full restitution.
Decades in prison for MN man who used social media apps to sexually extort dozens of girls
The girls were as young as 9 and lived in the U.S. and abroad, according to prosecutors.
Man sentenced for stabbing, severely wounding neck of teen working at Twin Cities Fleet Farm
The plea deal calls for a seven-year sentence.
Police: Teen was riding scooter on Twin Cities sidewalk when unlicensed SUV driver fatally hit him
The SUV driver was behind the wheel with revoked driving privileges, a state official said.
Minnesota native, fatally shot while working as border agent in Vermont, to be buried in home state
The woman charged with shooting David "Chris" Maland is due in court Friday. Maland, who grew up in Blue Earth, will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, according to his family.
Woman admits to twin-swapping ruse to cover up who killed 2 Amish children in crash with buggy in Minnesota
Two siblings in the buggy were injured in the collision southeast of Stewartville.
Twin Cities man sentenced for illegally playing casino slots for bettors who watched live on TikTok
He's now been sentenced in two cases for his gambling actions at Mystic Lake and Treasure Island.
More China-U.S. trade friction: $1.34M worth of gas-powered engines seized in Twin Cities
The seizure totaled 1,134 engines and occurred on Jan. 23.
Police hunting for person who shot woman, left body on vacant property owned by Bobby & Steve's
Woman was reported missing to law enforcement shortly before her body was found.
Minnesota high school hockey coach in critical condition after player slipped and knocked him to ice
Jason Jensen did not have on a helmet during the practice.
Charges: Woman held captive, tortured and sex trafficked in St. Paul home
She told police that Jabari Junior and another man kidnapped her from Chicago and brought her to Minnesota in November 2024, the charges read.
Discovery of man fatally shot, stuffed in garbage bin in Minneapolis leads to murder indictment
The body was discovered more than a year ago at a residential property.
Jurors convict accomplice in drive-by murder of woman on Twin Cities sidewalk
The co-defendant is serving a life sentence.
Police arrest driver they say hit man in Brooklyn Center street, fled and left victim to die
The vehicle has been recovered as well, police said.
Charge: Minnesota driver admits watching TikTok videos when she struck and killed pedestrian
Law enforcement found that she watched five TikTok videos in the minutes leading up to the crash, the complaint read.
More teens charged in ambush during game of Fridley basketball player with tire iron and fists
Five people are now charged with multiple felonies.
Woman admits she was drunk when she killed expectant mom, unborn child in Twin Cities crash
Defendant Makayla April Sua Richardson was not yet old enough to drink legally at the time of the crash and was not licensed to drive alone.
4 Minnesota skaters left national camp 2 days before others in their community died in D.C. plane crash
USA Figure Skating: "Figure skating is more than a sport — it's a close-knit family — and we stand together."
Probation for onetime Minnesota coach who admitted sexual assault of student
The former high school counselor and basketball coach pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student.
Teen pleads guilty to 'Nudieland' mass shooting that killed musician, wounded others in Minneapolis
"This was a senseless attack on members of our LGBTQ+ community," County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement.
Judge spares prison for man who repeatedly drove without license and critically injured Minnetonka teen
The crash left 18-year-old Lauren E. Olson with brain damage and other injuries.
Man targeted for robbery at outdoor ATM in Minneapolis fights back, is stabbed and severely wounded
Police have collected video surveillance from the E. Lake Street bank as they continue to pursue an arrest.
Jurors convict man of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis prompted by revving of SUV engine
The defendant is also charged with another homicide in Minneapolis that same month.
Police: Baby dies soon after she is found not breathing in Minneapolis hotel room
The baby was staying at the Days Hotel with her father, 20, and 17-year-old mother, according to a court filing.
Feds: Defendant in killing of Minnesota native working as border agent got gun from Bay Area murder suspect
Woman charged with killing the border agent got a marriage license with her gun supplier, according to court records in King County, Wash.
Man admits to back-to-back carjackings in Twin Cities suburbs, stabbing victim who fought back
The Nebraska man pleads guilty in federal court, remains charged in Hennepin County.
Charges: Car thief fleeing deputies crashes in St. Paul, kills girlfriend day before her birthday
The victim was 28-year-old Bianca Schultz, of Cottage Grove.
Man admits to setting double amputee's tent ablaze near Target Field, severely burning victim
The victim told police that a man said "burn in hell" as the tent was set on fire, the criminal complaint read.
Four people, including teen, stabbed during large fight in Minneapolis
Police say they have yet to make any arrests in connection with the overnight violence.
Charges: Staffer at multiple schools in Ramsey County possessed hundreds of child porn videos
William Haslach was a recess and traffic monitor at three schools, all in North St. Paul, until he was fired.
Teen dies in accident at southern Minnesota ski area
"We are still collecting witness statements and trying to figure out ourselves what happened," Mount Kato general manager John Nelson said.
Charge: Woman in car packed with tactical gear fatally shot Minnesota native working as border agent in Vermont
A German national with the woman was killed in the firefight, officials said.
Charges: Motorist going at least 80 mph, drunk when he caused fatal collision in Twin Cities
Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Torres' SUV hit a car from behind and then flipped a few times, according to the charges.
Twin Cities nurse stripped of license, sued for sexual relationship with paraplegic client
The suit also alleges that Allina Home Health was negligent during the several months when the nurse was in charge of the 44-year-old man's medical needs.
Charges: Minnetonka school staffer pursued teen student for sex, sent her explicit photo of himself
The criminal complaint said the two talked a few times about meeting up, but the charges made no mention of them following through.
Charge: Unlicensed driver admits to hit-and-run that injured woman on New Year's in Minneapolis
The victim recently moved to Minneapolis from Nashville for a new job at a Twin Cities hospital.
Twin Cities mom agrees to 4-year sentence for fentanyl overdose death of girl, 1
The father is also charged but missed a hearing last week. A warrant is active for his arrest.
Police: Driver arrested in New Year's hit-and-run in Minneapolis that left woman seriously injured
A state Department of Public Safety spokesman said the man was driving at the time of the crash without a license, which has been revoked since 2021.
Charge says co-owner of Lyn-Lake restaurant raped underage bartender after work
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Probation for St. Paul man whose dogs mauled 7-year-old girl
The Ramsey County judge set aside a jail sentence in favor of unsupervised probation. Sentencing terms include that the man cannot own or care for a dog during his probation.
Violent felon charged with firing gun at St. Paul officer during late-night pursuit
"We're very, very lucky" that the officer was not wounded, said Police Chief Axel Henry.
Woman dies in Minneapolis duplex fire
The fire occurred in a second-floor apartment in northeast Minneapolis. The Fire Department says a woman and a dog were killed.
One of ex-police officers convicted for George Floyd's murder is released from prison
J. Alexander Kueng, who left a low-security federal prison on Wednesday morning, is the second ex-officer who has served out his time.
