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Charges: St. Paul boys, ages 14 and 17, fatally stabbed man 22 times
The 14-year-old described in a notebook how the killing went down, according to the murder charge against the older teen.
With BAC results in, Twin Cities bus driver charged with being drunk with students aboard
The defendant, a 36-year-old man from Hastings, also has a pending drunken driving case in Wisconsin.
Plea deal for 1 of 2 sisters charged in hit-and-run death of Twin Cities scooter rider
One of the women allegedly involved has yet to be found by law enforcement.
Charges: 2 teens among 3 who lured drug dealer into deadly trap at Twin Cities riverfront apartments
Two of the defendants have violent criminal histories in their young lives, court records show.
Drunk, unlicensed driver who fatally hit University of Minnesota student gets prison term
Sentence calls for about 5 years in prison, nearly 3 more on supervised release.
New charges, court hearing from string of fatal shootings last week in Minneapolis
James Duane Ortley made his first appearance on four counts of second-degree murder and remains jailed on $2 million bail. Three men were charged in a separate slaying that took place four blocks away several hours later.
Charges: Driver purposely hit 4 in Minneapolis crosswalks, with one dragged and killed
The most severely injured person in the back-to-back incidents died two days later, the charges read.
Man drunk and unlicensed when he killed other driver in Twin Cities crash, charges say
He caused another crash moments earlier, according to the charges.
Arrest made in Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead and was followed by 2 more killings
Police are trying to figure out whether the shootings are connected. They said they believe they are not random.
Man shooting at mother prompts brief lockdown at nearby St. Paul campus, police say
The gunfire occurred early Thursday afternoon.
Second-grader brings gun to St. Paul school to show to friends, police say
Police said they have recovered the weapon, which was unloaded.
Charges: Unlicensed driver fleeing a crash causes another in Duluth, kills nun in other vehicle
Weeks after the crash, the driver was caught driving drunk, court records show.
Five killed in Minneapolis shootings; one believed 'targeted,' another retaliatory
Two women hit by gunfire were 20-year-old twins, and one did not survive, their aunt told the Star Tribune.
Teen admits to role in daylight mass shooting in Minneapolis that wounded 9
"At least four of the people were juveniles," prosecutors alleged in a criminal complaint.
Officials ID man shot to death over weekend in Minneapolis
Counting Tuesday's triple killing, there have been 14 homicides in the city so far this year.
Police say remains are found of woman last seen in 2016 running into woods in St. Cloud area
Shannah Boiteau of Chippewa Falls, Wis., was last seen alive June 2016.
'Merging conflict' triggers deadly 7-vehicle crash on Twin Cities interstate, patrol says
Three semis were caught up in the collision, which closed one side of I-35W for hours.
Charges: Man kills mom in Twin Cities home, next day commits unrelated sex assault
Police found the body in her Prior Lake house on Sunday.
Officials ID man stabbed to death in Twin Cities, release lone suspect without charges
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that "law enforcement is not looking for additional suspects."
Twin Cities woman spared prison for child's death in unlicensed home day care
The Hennepin County medical examiner ruled that excess food caused the child to asphyxiate.
1 dead, 3 injured in 2-vehicle crash in Twin Cities; alcohol a suspected factor
A car strayed over the centerline and struck a minivan, police said.
40-year term for killer who shot man on Minneapolis sidewalk late at night
The Medical Examiner's Office said the man "had three gunshot wounds to the rear of his body," the criminal complaint read.
Officials ID man, 83, who was fatally hit by vehicle on Twin Cities highway
The crash occurred shortly before sunrise Monday, the State Patrol said.
Driver dies after being shot in downtown Minneapolis before he hit a family's vehicle
The victim was shot in the head, according to law enforcement. No arrests have been announced.
State Patrol: Ex-Viking Adrian Peterson arrested in Twin Cities for driving drunk with four passengers in his car
Peterson, in Minneapolis for the Vikings' draft party, registered blood alcohol content at nearly twice the legal limit.
Minnesota man convicted of rape after vanishing during trial dies after jumping off Texas overpass
David Powers' attorney Bruce Rivers said, "it turns out he just couldn't take the heat."
Prolific poacher sentenced in Minnesota to probation, must make restitution for killing wolf
One court filing alleged that Brady Harth's illegal kills also included a bobcat, coyotes, a beaver and a bear.
Man sentenced to nearly 20 years for fatal shooting outside St. Paul store
A few weeks before the killing, the gunman came off supervised probation for an earlier violent crime.
Man threatened to shoot sister in front of mom in Edina hospital room, charges and police say
Larry Sharp of Independence allegedly grabbed the weapon as he and his sister argued over their hospitalized mother.
6 years for unlicensed Minnesota driver who killed pedestrian in hit-and-run
The Willmar man told law enforcement he fled the scene because he was drunk, the criminal complaint said.
Charges: Man stole body armor, other items from Minnesota store for potential 'mass casualty event'
Law enforcement seized a high-powered rifle from his home, according to the charges.
Twin Cities man on trial for rape disappears, is convicted while on the run
David Powers has dual U.S.-Russian citizenship, and "my guess is he's trying to find his way back to Russia," his attorney said.
Police: Edina hospital lockdown prompted when gun drawn as siblings clashed in mom's room
Court filings say the brother disarmed his sister, pointed his gun at his sibling and struck her in the face.
Police: Man who pulled gun in Edina hospital was arrested about hour later at home 28 miles away
The 65-year-old suspect remains jailed on domestic assault allegations.
Twin Cities man convicted of fatally stabbing cousin, leaving body in SUV
At the time of the stabbing, Larondo Willis was on supervised release after serving just under eight years in prison for rape.
Wrong-way driver on Minnesota highway dies in crash, critically injures teen
The collision occurred late Monday north of the Twin Cities, the State Patrol said.
Teen charged with second murder in Minneapolis in 8-month span
In between the killings, he was caught with a loaded gun and pleaded guilty, court records reveal.
Authorities won't charge man caught on video vandalizing Teslas in Minneapolis
Police chief responds with frustration that the state white collar employee is being spared prosecution after causing more than $21,000 in damages.
Charge: Twin Cities driver was accelerating, on phone when she fatally hit motorcyclist
Court records show the driver was ticketed two months earlier for driving while on her phone.
Patrol: Driver says she saw squad's lights before hitting deputy parked on Minnesota interstate
Deputy Arnold Logan Waldner remains in critical condition, his wife said Monday.
Driver not expected to survive being shot in downtown Minneapolis before he hit family's vehicle
The victim was shot in the head by someone in another vehicle, according to police. No arrests have been announced.
Man who stabbed Twin Cities bar patron 17 times is sentenced, set to leave prison in 2 years
The victim was stabbed 17 times on St. Patrick's weekend, according to the criminal complaint.
Teen who fatally shot man in St. Paul, fled on bicycle gets 22-year sentence
The boy has had several run-ins with the law in Ramsey County, according to court records.
Second man charged in shooting that wounded 3 teens moments after State Fair's final night
The gunfire erupted just south of the fairgrounds.
People killed in Twin Cities mobile home fire ID'd as woman, her adult daughter
A family member said her father survived the blaze.
Police suspect Sun Country employee stole NFC title ring that ex-Gopher lost while on flight
Police say the former Philadelphia Eagle lost the ring while traveling from the Twin Cities to Arizona.
Charges say Twin Cities car owner pummeled the repo man, unhooked vehicle and drove off
The tow truck driver was bitten on the shoulder and left with a black eye, the charges read.
Woman reaches plea deal, will testify against alleged shooter in deadly Twin Cities carjacking
She used a dating app to lure the victim to a meeting, according to the charges.
Teen hurt in back-to-back wrecks involving Minnesota trooper has 'severe brain injury'
Trooper was "unable to avoid a collision," officials said.
Minnesota teen gets 3 years in juvenile detention for fatal stabbing at party
Barring any violations of his probationary terms, Seth Paul's detention will end on his 21st birthday and the case will be dismissed.
'Armed and dangerous' man charged with murder in Moorhead is captured hundreds of miles away
The victim was identified as a 39-year-old man.
Twin Cities senior center to pay woman who felt pressured to quit over pregnancy
The woman resigned from the Inver Grove Heights assisted living facility following harassment and threats from management, according to a lawsuit.
Minnesota deputy stopped on interstate is hit by driver and critically injured
Patrol says he was parked while assisting with traffic direction.
Federal charges for second man caught up in sting that netted former Sen. Justin Eichorn
Eichorn, a Grand Rapids Republican, resigned his Senate seat last month. The remaining seven defendants from the sting are facing state charges.
Caretaker kills 72-year-old Twin Cities man with victim's assault-style rifle, charge says
The shooter was waiting for police at the apartment they shared, criminal complaint says.
Unlicensed drunken driver suspected of causing fiery Twin Cities crash that killed passenger
Police arrested the driver, who has various convictions for driving violations and other crimes.
Savvy Twin Cities bank staff helps police nab pair accused of $125K identity theft
Bank employees stalled long enough for police to arrive and arrest the two, according to court records.
Sentencing topping 27 years for man who fatally shot woman in vehicle in Minneapolis
Marquis Gardner fired several shots and drove off, the charges read.
Minnesota sheriff's deputy makes U-turn, surprising motorcyclist who crashes into him, patrol says
An 18-year-old man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of noncritical injuries.
Minnesota woman charged with assaulting crew member on Las Vegas-to-North Dakota flight
A federal indictment includes few details about what prompted the incident on Jan. 16 involving the 64-year-old Bemidji woman.
Driver denies being on phone when he fatally struck woman crossing street near Twin Cities
Video showed the woman was in a crosswalk in Howard Lake when she was struck, according to the criminal complaint in Wright County.
Minnesota couple accused of cheating Medicaid and Medicare of millions, buying mansion
Federal prosecutors say the couple submitted hundreds of thousands of false claims to insurers, many of which were paid to the tune of $15 million.
Man walking home is fatally hit by driver along Twin Cities highway
The driver was hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Police: Parents say Twin Cities pre-K teacher gave kids sleep-inducing gummies before naptime
The parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn't," a court filing disclosed.
Boy, 14, arrested in St. Paul on suspicion he fatally stabbed 19-year-old man
The arrest occurred in the city late Monday afternoon, police said.
Blue Plate's David Burley killed on motorcycle by drunken driver, charges say
Law enforcement says he was wearing a helmet and other protective riding gear at the time of the crash.
Feds: Mexican national led drug-smuggling operation in Minnesota with ties to notorious cartel
The 5 defendants have been distributing meth and fentanyl throughout the state since at least 2024, the U.S. Attorney's Office says.
Thief spared prison for connection to death of man in Twin Cities hotel rendezvous
The judge chose to give Damon Smith a six-month jail sentence.
Officials ID both drivers killed in head-on crash near Twin Cities
The collision occurred north of Bethel, the Isanti County Sheriff's Office said.
As more cameras are coming to nab school bus stop arm scofflaws, lawmaker eyes reduced penalty
A state representative says he wants to eliminate a mandatory minimum fine for motorists who pass school buses illegally.
Watch: Trucker ticketed after train crushes his semi's trailer at rural Minnesota crossing
The trucker came away with minor injuries, officials said.
Tesla vandal is spared charges after inflicting thousands of dollars of damage in Twin Cities lot
"We need our leaders to start leading and stop feeding this rhetoric," said Police Chief Booker Hodges.
Driver charged with nearly hitting stopped school bus on snowy Minnesota highway
"I tried to stop," Keith Bargel told the Star Tribune, "but there was a [metal] coffee cup stuck underneath my brake pedal."
Woman arrested a year after allegedly leaving dead newborn in Mpls. homeless encampment
The woman admitted putting the baby in a bag and not calling 911, according to the criminal complaint.
Judge orders officials to explain detention of University of Minnesota student from Turkey
Doğukan Günaydin was apprehended outside his St. Paul home by ICE agents following the revocation of his visa over a drunken driving offense.
