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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Richfield Crash With Turning SUV
Officers responded at 11:02 p.m. to 66th Street West and Russell Avenue South, where an eastbound SUV turning north onto Russell struck a westbound motorcycle in the intersection.
Driver Who Killed 5 in High-Speed Crash Sentenced to 58 Years
Derrick John Thompson was convicted in June of five counts each of third-degree murder, criminal vehicular homicide for gross negligence, and criminal vehicular homicide for leaving the scene of a deadly crash.
Woman Fatally Struck After Crashing, Walking on Highway Near Winona
Initial information indicates that a passenger car was eastbound on County Road 7 when the driver crossed over Highway 61 and left the roadway, landing in a ditch along the northbound lanes.
Minnesota Volleyball Coach Gets 33 Years for Sexually Exploiting Teen Players
Dorian Christopher Barrs, 33, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and was sentenced to 400 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel, who called the case “every parent’s nightmare.”
Woman Missing in La Crosse Found Dead in River Near Brownsville
Eliotte Heinz had last been seen around 3:22 a.m. Sunday walking south on the 500 block of Front Street South in downtown La Crosse.
Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 11-year-old at Minneapolis Park
The shooting happened near Dowling Avenue North and Morgan Avenue North. Gunfire broke out in the park as one vehicle drove through the grounds and two others moved through the adjacent parking lot.
Side-by-Side Driver Dies in Collision with Car Near Le Sueur
Initial information indicates a 2005 Toyota Camry was traveling south on County Road 15 when it collided with a John Deere Gator side-by-side headed east on Le Sueur Creek Road.
CHARGES: Teen Lured Victim on Dating App Before Carjacking, Shooting
Prosecutors allege Randal Barnard Williams, who goes by the name “T-Moe,” shot the victim five times during a planned robbery just before midnight and then fled in the victim’s car, along with a teenage girl who had allegedly lured the victim through a dating app.
CHARGES: Man With Shotgun, Machete Stormed Sherburne Gov. Center
Zha Vang, of Elk River, is accused of forcing his way inside the building with a shotgun, damaging county property, confronting a mother and daughter in their vehicle and jabbing a knife toward the face of another person parked outside.
Man Dies by Apparent Suicide During Minneapolis Traffic Stop
A man died by apparent suicide during a traffic stop Tuesday evening in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
Minivan Stopped for Construction Hit in Fatal Crash In Brown County
Troopers responded at 1:47 p.m. to the southbound lanes of Highway 15 near 170th Street in Cottonwood Township. The driver of a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan had stopped for roadwork when it was hit from behind by the driver of a 2021 Nissan Altima.
2 Siblings Dead, Mom Hurt in Minneapolis Apartment Shooting
Inside the residence, Minneapolis police found two people dead and another woman in her 40s with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment and is expected to survive.
Suspect Wanted for Brooklyn Park Homicide Arrested in Ohio
Brooklyn Park police say Melchizedek Kpaan was taken into custody Friday morning in North Ridgeville, a suburb west of Cleveland, where officers had tracked him following a second-degree murder warrant.
Duluth Man Charged for Damaging Neighbor’s Home with Fireworks
Police say Phillip Bacon threw fireworks at his neighbor’s home, damaged the siding and gas meter, then threatened to burn it down during the bizarre outburst.
21-year-old Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Hubbard County Lake
Deputies were called around 2:23 a.m. on July 19 for a report of a possible drowning at the lake’s public swimming beach. While emergency crews were responding, dispatchers were told that bystanders were performing CPR.
Man Found Fatally Shot at Saint Paul Encampment
When police arrived, people at the camp directed officers to a nearby tent where the man was lying with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers took over efforts to help the victim before Saint Paul Fire medics arrived.
Man Found Dead After Mississippi River Incident in Goodhue County
The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office says the incident was reported just after 3:15 p.m. on July 19 near the sandy point of Long Point, north of Lake City.
19-year-old Shot and Killed Early Sunday in North Minneapolis
Officers from the Fourth Precinct were dispatched near Mississippi Drive North & Lyndale Avenue North just after 3 a.m. on July 20 following a report of gunfire in the area.
No Injuries Reported After Shots Fired at Sherburne Government Facility
Sherburne County authorities say the man, identified as Zha Vang, 51, of Elk River, was taken into custody outside the building shortly after the incident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Driver Critically Injured in Isanti County Fair Crash Has Died, Family Says
According to a GoFundMe, Josh Wines was participating in the Night of Destruction event Thursday night at the fairgrounds when his vehicle reportedly rolled over, trapping him inside.