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State Patrol Investigating Fatal Collision Between Two Semis in Meeker County
The Minnesota State Patrol says two semi trucks collided Friday afternoon in Meeker County, leaving at least one driver dead.
Authorities ID Men Killed in SWAT Standoff at Moorhead Apartment
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also released the names of three Fargo police officers who discharged their firearms during the encounter.
Vehicle Pulled From Mississippi River Linked to 1967 Missing Person Case
The Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, with help from Collins Brothers Towing, pulled the car from the water near the 300 block of Riverside Avenue North around 6:30 p.m. on August 13.
Winona County Woman Held on Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting
Ava Leone Kock is charged with attempted second-degree murder, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon causing substantial bodily harm and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
Austin Police Seek Driver After Early Morning Hit-and-Run
The man was reportedly walking with two dogs when he was hit. Austin Police say the vehicle did not stop, and the driver has not been located. Officers and paramedics responded and found the man with significant injuries.
Police Say 1 Man Dead After Tuesday Night Shooting in Minneapolis
A man died and another was injured after gunfire broke out Tuesday evening in south Minneapolis, marking the city’s second fatal shooting of the day.
Man Sentenced for Killing Woman in Eagan Hotel Room
A Little Canada man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2023 killing of a woman in an Eagan hotel room.
Burnsville Man Found Guilty of Killing Mother, Dismembering Body
Jurors convicted 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder in the death of 82-year-old Sandra Viola Mitteness at the home they shared on Riverwood Drive.
Teen Charged in Independence Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl
Conner Michael Iversen, 18, is charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide after the February 26 crash at County Road 6 and County Road 83.
Saint Paul Man Charged After Woman Shot Inside Her Home
A Saint Paul man is charged with first-degree assault after police say he shot a woman through a kitchen window while two young children were inside the home earlier this week.
Woman Dies After Rollover Crash on I-694 in Arden Hills
A 21-year-old woman died Tuesday evening after a rollover crash on Interstate 694 in Arden Hills.
Minneapolis Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in two 2024 homicide cases
A Minneapolis teen has been certified to stand trial as an adult in two separate 2024 homicides.
Body Recovered From Shannon Lake Near Overturned Canoe
A man died Tuesday after being found in Shannon Lake, about 7 miles northwest of Chisholm.
Minneapolis Park Police Officer Hurt in Fight After Holstered Gun Discharges
A Minneapolis Park Police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon after his firearm discharged during a struggle with a man suspected in a sexual assault at Mueller Park.
CHARGES: Bouncer Fatally Shot Man Outside Midway Saloon
Officers detained three men outside the bar, including 29-year-old Davarius Lamonte Clark, who was working as a bouncer that night. Police say Clark repeatedly told them “It’s my gun” and admitted to shooting the man.
4 Correctional Officers Hurt in Rush City Prison Attack
One officer had a puncture wound and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Three other officers, who helped restrain the attacker, were taken to a hospital by state vehicle for evaluation and have since been released.
Man on Scooter Critically Hurt in Northeast Minneapolis Crash
The man on the scooter was traveling east on Broadway Street Northeast. A driver then entered the intersection as the traffic light was turning yellow, and the scooter turned left. Investigators say the driver struck the scooter during the turn.
Minneapolis Shooting Leaves Man with Life-Threatening Injuries
When they arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle with an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound. Emergency responders provided care at the scene before taking him to the hospital.
Man Dies After Overnight Stabbing in Minneapolis
When officers arrived, they found an adult man with a life-threatening stab wound. Medical crews attempted lifesaving measures, but the man died at the scene.
3-Alarm Fire Damages 2 Minneapolis Apartment Buildings
At 4:54 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a four-story apartment building at 629 18th Street East after reports of a fire. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames in the walls and ceiling of the fourth floor.