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Man Charged in Pool Ball Assault at Willmar Bar
Court records say officers were called to Spurs Grill and Bar in Willmar just before midnight on Friday, Dec. 26, after reports of a man acting erratically, damaging property and refusing to leave.
Guilty Plea Entered After Crime Spree Leaves 1 Dead on Willmar Highway
A Minneapolis man accused of opening fire in Kandiyohi County during a multi-county pursuit last fall has pleaded guilty to murder and related charges under a Norgaard plea.
Juvenile Fatally Shot Late Monday in Willmar
When officers arrived, they found a juvenile male unresponsive. Medical crews attempted lifesaving measures but declared the victim dead at the scene.
Driver Killed in Kandiyohi County Crash on Highway 71
A 67-year-old Spicer man died Tuesday morning after his truck collided with a railroad bridge in Kandiyohi County, authorities said.
Charges Detail Minneapolis Man’s Multi-County Crime Rampage, Fatal Shooting
A Minneapolis man is now facing a range of felony charges including second-degree murder after a violent multi-county rampage earlier this week.
Suspect in Custody After String of Violence Ends in Kandiyohi County
A suspect is in custody after a series of violent incidents that started in south Minneapolis and ended with two shootings and a carjacking in Kandiyohi County.
Suspect Arrested After Firing Shot at Officer, Standoff in Willmar
Willmar police arrested a 36-year-old man early Sunday morning after he allegedly fired a gunshot at an officer during a foot pursuit and holed up in a garage for hours, armed with a handgun. Police said Esteban Ramos Jr., of Raymond, Minn., was stopped by an officer on the 100 block of High Ave. NE. just before 8:40 p.m. Saturday in Willmar.