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Hinckley Man Dead After Pickup Collides with Semi on Snowy Highway
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a pickup truck traveling westbound lost control on the snowy road and slid into the path of an oncoming semi traveling eastbound.
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Blaze at Roseville Apartment Building
The fire was initally brought under control by around 6:15 a.m., but crews soon discovered that flames had extended into the walls of the third floor and spread to the roof of the structure.
Woman, 2 Dogs Die in Ely House Fire
Ely Fire was dispatched to 254 North 5th Avenue East and first-arriving crews located a two-story, single-family home with smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure.
Ex-Employee Pleads Guilty in $45K ‘Cryptojacking’ Scheme
Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, admitted to one count of computer fraud tied to a months-long “cryptojacking” scheme carried out against Digital River, a Minnetonka-based company.
Woman Dead After Explosion, House Fire in Rochester
Callers also reported hearing a loud noise resembling an explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames visible on three sides of the home and located a woman outside lying near the street.
Late-Night Stabbing Leaves Man Dead in Saint Paul
Responding officers located an adult male with multiple stab wounds and immediately called for medics. The victim was transported by Saint Paul Fire paramedics to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
2 Sought After Shotgun Robbery in Robbinsdale
Officers were dispatched after a report that two males had assaulted another male and stolen a shotgun he had just purchased. Police say the firearm was still in the box at the time it was taken.
Federal Prison Nurse Indicted for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A former federal prison nurse has been indicted for a sexual relationship with an inmate and lying to investigators. The incidents reportedly occurred in April 2024 and prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Prisons.
VIDEO: Plane Crashes into Brooklyn Park Home
An aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park early Saturday afternoon, igniting a large fire and prompting a widespread emergency response.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck After Standing in Roadway
The Minnesota State Patrol says the man was struck while another vehicle was attempting to avoid a stalled car on southbound Highway 169 near Old Brickyard Road in Jackson Township.
CHARGES: Drunk Driver Fled After Fatally Striking Pedestrian
The suspect was taken into custody after investigators noted signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol.
Alcohol Suspected in 2-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Rock County
The driver of a 2023 Ford pickup truck, 47-year-old Grant Ira Crawford, of Jasper, was killed in the collision. Authorities confirmed he was wearing a seat belt.
Bicyclist Fatally Struck by School Bus in Anoka County
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of St. Francis Boulevard Northwest and Ambassador Boulevard Northwest shortly after 7:25 a.m.
72-year-old Woman Killed in White Bear Lake Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian died in White Bear Lake late Thursday afternoon after she was struck by a driver who initially fled the scene, officials have confirmed.
3 Arrested in Brooklyn Park Robbery After SWAT Raids
Brooklyn Park officers responded after the victim reported being attacked by several suspects who stole his belongings and fled the scene.
CHARGES: Drug-Fueled Rampage Ends in Shooting, Fire at Minneapolis Home
The victim told police that her husband was under the influence of drugs and had shot her earlier that morning with an AK-47-style rifle during an argument.
13 Robberies Reported in Minneapolis Crime Spree Over 2 Days
The first pattern involved five robberies committed in a 15-minute span early Sunday morning, with three to four suspects involved in each case.
Inmate Dies After Collapsing at Anoka County Jail
Jail staff immediately began life-saving efforts and called for emergency medical services. Allina EMS responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified.
Man Allegedly Set Fire to Apartment Amid Eviction
Emergency personnel arrived at around 5:18 p.m. and found one of the units engulfed in flames. Investigators quickly identified the resident of the unit as the suspect in the case.
2 Charged After Man Shot in Face During Saint Paul Robbery
Officers were dispatched to Hennepin County Medical Center after a man arrived with a gunshot wound to the face. Police later determined the shooting happened near the intersection of Emerald Street and Ellis Avenue in Saint Paul.