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Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Walker, Minn.
Police say the incident began around 6:40 p.m. on Aug. 8, when a resident flagged down an officer to report a man wearing only boxer shorts and acting erratically.
Richfield Man Gets 5 Years for Shooting at Truck, Killing Woman
Luke Joshua Cain, 30, pleaded guilty in May to second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony and was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison.
Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Beating in Burnsville Park
The victim’s mother called 911 around 8:10 a.m. that morning after finding her son unresponsive under a picnic table in the park, which is next to her residence. She told dispatchers her son had blood around his head, was cold to the touch and partially under the table.
Mankato Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Drug Deal Shooting
Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud, now 19, is charged in Blue Earth County with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Stearns County Lake
Just after 8:30 p.m., a boater on the lake called 911 to report seeing a vehicle submerged near the bridge in the 2000 block of Edgeton Road in Munson Township, about four miles south of Richmond.
Driver Shot in Leg on I-35 by Bullet From Nearby Target Practice
Around 10:40 a.m. on Aug. 7, a passenger in the vehicle called 911 and reported that the driver had been struck by gunfire while traveling near the Harris exit in Chisago County. According to the State Patrol, the round appeared to have entered from outside the vehicle.
Man Dies Weeks After Saint Paul Tire Iron Attack, Suspect Charged
Daniel Penmong Moua, 20, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in connection with the attack, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County.
Man Fatally Shot Outside Midway Saloon in Saint Paul
Saint Paul officers responded around 12:10 a.m. to the 1500 block of University Avenue West, outside the Midway Saloon, after Metro Transit officers nearby heard gunfire and located the scene.
2 Hurt in Collision With Front-End Loader in Steele County
The State Patrol says a Dodge Grand Caravan and a privately-owned Komatsu WA470 front-end loader were both being driven north on the highway when they collided.
Probation Check Leads to Rescue of Unresponsive Woman in Apartment
Just after 3 p.m. on Aug. 5, a Ramsey County Probation officer who was checking on 60-year-old Anthony DeWalt at an apartment building on the 500 block of Stryker Avenue.
Man Charged After Sister Thrown from Motorcycle in Hit-and-Run Crash
Lonnie William Cory is charged with one count of criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm for a crash that happened just after 8 p.m. Sunday along northbound Highway 61 near Summit Avenue in Saint Paul Park.
Alcohol Suspected in Motorcycle Crash That Severely Injured Newport Woman
The crash happened around 6:54 p.m. near the northbound exit ramp to 70th Street South. The State Patrol says a Harley Davidson and a 2016 Land Rover LR4 were both traveling north when the vehicles made contact.
45 Rounds Fired at Vehicle in Overnight Columbia Heights Shooting
Around 1:51 a.m. on Aug. 2, Columbia Heights Police responded to a report of gunfire targeting a vehicle near the 1200 block of 43rd Avenue Northeast.
8-year-old Airlifted After UTV Crash Near Fergus Falls
According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were dispatched at 2:48 p.m. to a rural property at 24041 County Highway 1 for a report of a UTV rollover involving two children.
Man Pleads Guilty After Firing at Oakdale Police During 2024 Standoff
Devione Leeante Malone, of Saint Paul, admitted to two counts of first-degree attempted murder, four counts of first-degree assault, and one count of illegally possessing a firearm.
Apple Valley Mother Charged After Infant Suffers Abusive Head Trauma
The charge follows a law enforcement and medical investigation that began on May 6, when Rodriguez called 911 to report that her infant son was unresponsive and experiencing seizure-like activity.
Woman Critically Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Eagan Crash
A 2024 International MV607 box truck driven by 37-year-old Kou Lee, of Sheboygan, Wisc., struck a 2022 Ford Escape, pushing it onto the right shoulder. The truck then hit a 1969 Chevrolet C10 pickup, which was pushed into a 2019 Ford F-150.
Speed Suspected in Fatal Sherburne County Motorcycle Crash
The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of 146th Street and 285th Avenue Northwest. The rider, identified as Andrew R. Steadman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 2 Minors at Hugo Community Pool
Jeremy John Miller is charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving juveniles under 18, with prosecutors alleging he used coercion and physical contact to assault a 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy.
Charges Filed Against Son After Fridley Woman’s 2023 Death
Jake Arnold Ladwig, 23, was charged in Anoka County District Court with second-degree murder without intent and third-degree assault, according to a complaint filed earlier this week.