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Repeat Offender Allegedly Impersonated Cop in Maple Grove
According to a criminal complaint, 27-year-old Trevon James Mattson faces one felony and three gross misdemeanor charges for the July 25 incident.
Motorcyclist Hurt in Crash on Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park
Authorities say 32-year-old Yevgeniy Konstantinov Samaray, from Coon Rapids, was riding a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 westbound when he struck the passenger side of a 2014 Mercedes E.
Man in Critical Condition After Brooklyn Park Stabbing
A Brooklyn Park Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the 5800 block of 73rd Avenue North just after midnight, at about 12:12 a.m.
Burnsville Man Gets Life in Prison for Dismembering Mom
58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness was convicted last week for premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder in the death of his mother, 82-year-old Sandra Viola Mitteness.
Body Found in Lake Nokomis After 2-Day Search
Minneapolis Park Police and Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies began responding shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, focusing their efforts both on land and water.
62-year-old Man Dies in ATV Crash Near Grand Rapids
According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 7:53 p.m. to the 28700 block of Prairie Lake Road in Arbo Township, near Grand Rapids.
Woman Shot on Midtown Greenway Early Monday Morning
According to initial info, the woman had been confronting a person when another individual fired shots in her direction. Investigators are working to determine the full sequence of events.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Airlifts 4 Stranded Girls From Lake Superior Island
The girls’ parents contacted authorities, and Silver Bay police met with them at the beach while Lake County deputies responded to the scene with a sheriff’s office boat.
Head-on Crash in Mille Lacs County Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hurt
A 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Donald George Goerisch was headed south when it veered across the center line and struck a northbound 2020 Honda Ridgeline.
Off-Duty Firefighter Dies After ATV Crash at Iron Range Park
Family members have identified the woman as Tia Muller. She was a passenger in the ATV and was found pinned under the vehicle around 10:20 a.m. Saturday, with the crash apparently occurring sometime the night before.
Former Anoka County Work-Release Officer Pleads Guilty for Inmate Sexual Contact
Court records show that Kendra Faye Dunblazier, 30, admitted to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a prohibited occupational relationship for incidents that occurred between July and Oct. 2024.
Duluth Police Arrest Son After Mother Found Shot Dead
Officers were called just before 2 p.m. to the 1500 block of North 9th Avenue East, where they found 74-year-old Maedean Davin dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Unbelted Driver Dies After SUV Rolls on I-35 in Chisago County
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the man was driving a 2013 Nissan Juke southbound near mile marker 154 in Harris around 11:57 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway.
Suspect Charged After Minneapolis Park Cop Hurt in Gun Struggle
During the struggle, the suspect allegedly grabbed the officer’s gun and fired a shot while it was still in its holster, leaving the officer with non-life-threatening injuries.
4 People Wounded in Overnight Shootings Across Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say four people were shot in separate incidents between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, within a span of just over four hours across different parts of the city.
Saint Paul Police Investigating After Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting
Police arrived to find an adult male lying in the street with gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Officers began CPR before Saint Paul Fire medics transported him to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Level 3 Sex Offender Accused of Brutal Assault in Saint Paul Apartment
According to a criminal complaint, 60-year-old Anthony Dewalt is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving force and first-degree assault causing great bodily harm in connection with the Aug. 5 incident.
Wrong-Way Driver Charged in Deadly Highway 52 Crash in Goodhue County
36-year-old Simona Montiel Vera is facing 11 felony counts including criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm and fleeing a peace officer.
Bethel Woman Charged for Relationship with Patient at Mental Health Program
According to a criminal complaint filed Friday in Isanti County, 39-year-old Lisa Marie Rosenau, of Bethel, is facing charges for acts while she was employed at an adult residential program for people with mental health disorders.
2 Killed in Early Morning Shooting at Moorhead Apartment
Investigators said a juvenile and another adult were also inside at the time of the shooting but were not hurt. A firearm was recovered inside the apartment.