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Burglars break into Medina home of Timberwolves player and swipe jewels
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
$1.5 million bail for woman accused of driving into downtown Minneapolis crowd, killing 16-year-old
Latalia Margalli faces second-degree murder and assault charges after several people were run over in downtown Minneapolis, including 16-year-old De'Miaya Broome, who was killed.
Bemidji State University women's volleyball coach dies of cancer at age 41
"We are heartbroken to lose our colleague, our coach, and our friend Kevin Ulmer," Bemidji State Director of Athletics Britt Lauritsen said in a statement.
Woman sentenced for role in theft of valuable dog from Maplewood home's porch
Her accomplice in the theft of the French bulldog was given a prison term.
Charges: Teen threatened to shoot Gustavus Adolphus student before stealing her car
The teenager has been charged since February with three other crimes in the Twin Cities and beyond that include auto theft and property damage, according to juvenile court records.
Similar 'physical characteristics' led to mistaken arrest in attack on shelter, Mpls. police say
One person remains charged in the attack this month at St. Anne's Place, a Minneapolis homeless shelter.
Son captured, accused of killing mother in Hugo and then eluding arrest during attack
Trevor Joseph Wunderlich, 45, was arrested late Tuesday morning elsewhere in the city.
Judge's sentence spares man more jail time for fatally stabbing roommate in St. Paul
Lack of a key witness played a role in the sentence falling below state guidelines, the County Attorney's Office said.
Man in shootout with deputies in western Minnesota had raised his family's concern
Kasey Paul Willander, 27, was shot by SWAT teams after firing at officers at home in rural Clarkfield.
Driver accused of plowing into downtown Minneapolis crowd, killing teen had suspended license
Police records identified the teenager who was killed by a vehicle in downtown Minneapolis as De'Miaya Broome. She was 16.
Second person charged with attacking north Minneapolis homeless shelter
A baseball bat and gun were used during the assault, according to the charges.
Charge: Wright County man fatally stabs wife of 65 years, tells police, 'I guess I lost my head'
He said they were arguing that morning, as they often did, according to the criminal complaint.
One dead, 6 injured in head-on crash in central Minnesota
One of the drivers was hospitalized with critical injuries, the State Patrol said.
6 months in jail for man, 71, who was shot by deputies while resisting arrest in Pine County
The judge set aside the three-year sentence sought by the County Attorney's Office. Sentencing terms also include five years' probation and community work service.
Charges: Fatal shooting of man followed fight at Minneapolis homeless encampment
Ahmed Ali Abdi was arrested at the same encampment Thursday night
Patrol IDs driver who allegedly ran stop sign, hit school bus on Iron Range
All 21 children on the bus suffered minor injuries, the State Patrol said. They all climbed out of the bus on their own, according to Hibbing police.
Man given 33-year term for fatally stabbing wife during Bible study at her sister's St. Paul home
Robert Castillo stabbed her about 20 times, according to the criminal complaint.
Hennepin County Attorney: Deputies justified in killing during gunfight in Minnetonka
Mary Moriarty said they exercised restraint and did not resort to deadly force until it became necessary.
Woman caught after fleeing Minneapolis charges in hit-and-run death of scooter rider
The driver was captured in Texas, according to jail records.
Why did 27-year-old runner collapse in Minneapolis half marathon and die? Heart doctor weighs in
The cardiologist, who was not involved in treating the stricken runner, fields questions after family points to "cardiac issues" playing a role.
Family shares reason behind fatal collapse of runner at Minneapolis half marathon
The 27-year-old runner fell to the pavement about 11 miles into the 13.1-mile race.
One year in jail for driver who was drunk when he fatally hit man in central Minnesota street
The judge set aside a 5¾-year term, imposed 10 years' probation.
Minneapolis man admits role in fatal shooting in downtown Rochester during fight over dice game
An accomplice was sentenced earlier in connection with the killing of a 28-year-old man.
Patrol IDs motorcyclist killed in east metro after colliding with semi that pulled in front of him
The motorcyclist was identified by the patrol as Caleb John Taylor, 27, of Stillwater.
Officials ID man shot to death in July in Minneapolis
Ethan Emanuel Johnson, 29, of Brooklyn Center was shot in the head on July 8.
Probation for ex-substitute teacher at St. Paul school convicted of sexual encounter with student
The incident occurred inside a classroom, according to prosecutors.
Man charged with firing gun outside Northtown Mall, where people inside were ordered to take cover
Before his capture, the man turned inside out the pants he had on at the time of the shooting, according to the charges.
Boy, 7, riding bike west of Twin Cities home is struck, killed by teen driver
The crash occurred shortly after sunset in Greenfield, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said.
Runner dies during half marathon in Minneapolis after health providers in race try to save him
About a half-dozen medical professionals provided life-saving efforts, two of them said.
Police ID suspected shooter wounded by Minneapolis officer in apartment building
Nathan Matz is suspected of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the gunfire, according to police records. The BCA also identified the officer who shot Matz.
Officials ID man shot to death on edge of downtown Minneapolis last week
This year's tally of 51 homicides in Minneapolis compares with 46 at this time last year.
Officials ID man hit by SUV and killed on Twin Cities highway
Volodymyr Pernerovsky, 70, of Minneapolis, suffered fatal injuries Saturday night in Plymouth, the State Patrol said.
Speeding driver, suspected of being high, kills minibike rider in Minneapolis crash
A court filing noted the crash "involved speeds well in excess of the posted speed limit of 30 mph. ... The motorcyclist and the vehicle ended up almost a full block from the area of impact."
Uber passenger in Bloomington hit-and-run dies months after crash; nationwide warrant for suspect
The two-vehicle crash was last December in Bloomington.
Minnesota dad gets 6 months max for death of toddler shot by 4-year-old brother with unsecured gun
The sentence came after an earlier plea deal with no jail time was rejected by the judge.
Thirteen-year-old boy drowns in New Hope apartment building pool
He had been underwater for more than 30 minutes, officials said.
Late-night shooting adds to surge in homicides in Minneapolis; Tuesday's victim ID'd
Man was shot to death Wednesday night in downtown Minneapolis, police said.
17½ years in prison for K.C. Chiefs superfan who went on bank robbery spree in Minnesota, 6 other states
"Chiefsaholic" used the money to fund his travels to home and away games.
Visitation, funeral service details coming together for 2 people killed in Park Tavern crash
The visitations for Gabriel Harvey and Kristina Folkerts are open to the public. The two were killed last weekend when a drunk driver drove onto a patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
What we know about the victims of the Park Tavern crash
Kristina Folkerts and Gabriel Harvey, both 30, died of their injuries.
Probation for prominent Edina personal injury lawyer who was drunk when he hit I-35 worker
James Carey kept driving after hitting the worker and was found by law enforcement 35 miles away.
Driver charged in Park Tavern crash says his alcohol use is not a problem
Steven Frane Bailey made his first court appearance after being charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide while driving under the influence.
Officials ID man who is among 3 recent homicide victims near Lake Street intersections
There have been 50 homicides in the city so far this year.
Charges: Driver's BAC was 0.325% when he drove into Park Tavern patio, killing 2
Steven Bailey has five drunken driving convictions on his record, according to court documents.
20-year term for man who targeted St. Paul home at random for burglary, raped woman at gunpoint
With credit for time in jail, Deonte Thomas is expected to serve about 13 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
Two Twin Cities area residents killed in crash in western Wisconsin over Labor Day weekend
The Sheriff's Office said alcohol consumption is a suspected factor in the crash.
Charges: 2 sisters on the run after one of them driving SUV hit, killed man on scooter in Minneapolis
The SUV was traveling 78-83 mph on the residential street, according to the charges.
Officials ID man shot to death over weekend while walking on Minneapolis sidewalk
A second man also was shot, police said.
Employee, hospital staffer killed after man crashes into crowded St. Louis Park bar patio
Officials have identified the driver, who also injured several others at Park Tavern on Sunday night.
Ex-Minneapolis firefighter who fired gun while attacking Gophers football alum gets jail time
Eric Jagers worked for the Fire Department for 24 years until his retirement in February 2023.
Wedding photographer accused of secretly video recording bride half-undressed in Minnesota bridal suite
The photographer is charged with invasion of privacy, a gross misdemeanor.
State trooper admits being on laptop when he hit stopped traffic on 35W, says driver who was struck
"It was a sheer moment of panic," the driver said of the incident near Burnsville Parkway. "I didn't feel like there was anything I could do."
Prison for teen who along with cousins terrorized Twin Cities carjacking victim for hours
Court records allege the teen provided the gun, pistol-whipped the victim and threatened to kill him.
SUV-semi collision in southern Minnesota kills two
The crash occurred on Hwy. 13 and W. Main Street in Albert Lea, the State Patrol said.
Minneapolis officials warn of greedy scammers preying on people trying to find their lost pets
Callers pose as animal control officers who say they have the pet — and say a large veterinary bill needs to be paid.
Officials suspect murder-suicide in shooting deaths of couple found in Dakota County field
The shootings occurred Sunday in a field east of Farmington, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said.
2-vehicle crash on edge of Twin Cities kills 14-year-old; 2 other young people critically hurt
The collision occurred in Webster Township, the Rice County Sheriff's Office said.
2 sent to prison for nationwide subscription scheme that preyed on elderly
Many Minnesotans were among the victims, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Charges: Gun 'just went off,' and suspect fled after 15-year-old girl was killed in Minneapolis home
Two teenage brothers who live in the home were charged as juveniles with aiding and abetting an offender.
Charges: Couple carjacked at gunpoint, pistol-whipped late at night in south Minneapolis
One of the two suspects was arrested moments later, while his accomplice has so far eluded capture, according to a criminal complaint.
Minneapolis man spared prison for injecting another man with meth, leaving him to die
Delwayne W. Center said he had a consensual sexual partner tied up and that he injected him with meth, according to the criminal complaint. Police, summoned by Center, found the other man dead.
Officials identify second person found dead in Minneapolis apartment fire; arson a potential factor
Kerry Sims, 66, was found in the rubble on Aug. 13 in the 22-unit building in the 1500 block of S. 11th Avenue S. near downtown.
Warrant: Someone fled Minneapolis home while girl, 15, was dying from gunshot
Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of "aiding an offender to avoid arrest," according to a police report.
Charge: Teen's phone distraction a factor in collision that killed driver in southern Minnesota
Criminal complaint alleges that Hunter Conrad "did not attempt to slow or stop at the stop sign before striking the Volvo."
Prison term for high driver who sped through red light in Plymouth, killed other motorist
The 50-year-old man was sentenced to more than six years for the fatal crash. Hennepin County prosecutors say he was high when he caused a collision that killed Catherine Caron, 68, of Plymouth.
Inmate dies in central Minnesota jail
The cause of death is pending the results of toxicology tests, the Mille Lacs County sheriff said.
Charge: Fargo teen stabbed 14-year-old girlfriend repeatedly, dumped her body in Red River
A warrant has been issued for Isaac Arndt's return to Minnesota.
Officials ID one of two people killed in Minneapolis apartment fire called suspicious
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has yet to release the name of the other victim.
35-year sentence for fatal shooting in dispute over $20 at Minneapolis encampment
"We want to thank the people who had been living in the encampment for their bravery in testifying against Mr. [Kenneth] McKinnis," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.
Wife of Minnesota DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell charged with trying to kill their disabled son with drug overdose
She put her anti-anxiety medication in his feeding bag in hopes that he would "go to sleep forever," according to the criminal complaint.
Prison for man in one of state's largest fentanyl seizures, at Bloomington hotel
Prosecutors say Marcus Trice appeared nervous as he told officers he was in Minnesota for a funeral but could not name the person who died.
Officials ID man shot to death after fight in homeless encampment; no arrests announced
There have been 45 homicides so far in Minneapolis this year, according to a Star Tribune database.
Man is sentenced for his role in deadly gunfire unleashed in downtown Minneapolis at bar closing
Two years later, however, charges against the gunman have yet to be made public.
Grieving Twin Cities husband shares gender reveal video days after wife, unborn child die in crash
The other driver was drunk when she ran a red light at a Coon Rapids intersection, according to charges.
Lake Street dumpster arson suspect back in custody after nearly a month as fugitive
Bennett James Thomas remains jailed in lieu of $150,000 bail ahead of a court appearance Wednesday afternoon.