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Burnsville Man Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder
Court records show 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness was indicted by a grand jury in December 2024 on charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.
Police Say St. Cloud Woman Stabbed, Suspect Remains At-Large
The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old George Washington Harris of Saint Cloud. Police say he has not yet been located. Harris is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 200 pounds, with lettering tattooed on his neck.
Shooter Charged After 2 Hurt Near Stone Arch Bridge
Tenzin Sonam Phouthavong, 21, was charged last week with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of second-degree riot while armed.
Rideshare Driver Carjacked at Knifepoint in Woodbury
Prosecutors say Ebrima Kanteh ordered a ride on Aug. 28 to be picked up at an Anytime Fitness in Woodbury and dropped off less than a mile away.
Man Charged in Downtown Minneapolis Shooting That Injured 2
19-year-old Keontre Orie Emery Jackson is charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of threats of violence, following a shooting Aug. 7 near 14th Street East and Nicollet Avenue.
Guilty Plea Entered After Crime Spree Leaves 1 Dead on Willmar Highway
A Minneapolis man accused of opening fire in Kandiyohi County during a multi-county pursuit last fall has pleaded guilty to murder and related charges under a Norgaard plea.
No Prison Time for Teen Who Helped Set Up Deadly Robbery in Ramsey
A now 17-year-old from Saint Paul who admitted to his role in a deadly drug robbery in Ramsey earlier this year will avoid prison time.
Arrest Made After Gun Scare at Stillwater Football Game
Officers quickly located the person, who was carrying a BB gun. Authorities confirmed he is not part of the Stillwater school community and was arrested at the scene.
CHARGES: Ex-Teacher Targeted Teen While Employed as Nanny
Abigail Michelle Faust, 24, is charged in Washington County with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly engaging in sexual penetration with a 15-year-old boy between Dec. 2024 and Aug. 2025.
Teen Killed, 3 Hurt in Sibley County Crash
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision happened just after 1 a.m. on Highway 19 near 441st Avenue in Dryden Township.
Body Recovered From Pond in Maple Grove
Officers found the body in a pond within the gravel mining area. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol assisted Maple Grove Police in recovering the person from the water.
Motorcyclist Dies, Passenger Hurt in Falcon Heights Crash
The collision happened just after 10:20 p.m. on Highway 51, also known as Snelling Avenue North, at Garden Avenue when a northbound Yamaha motorcycle struck a Volkswagen Touareg that was turning east onto Garden Avenue.
Bloomington Police Uncover Organized Sex Trafficking Scheme
Authorities allege the group cycled women through apartments and hotels, charged clients $400 per hour, and funneled profits to organizers in multiple states.
Investigators Find Hate-Filled Journals, Weapons Linked to Mass Shooter
Police said staff locked doors to the church before Mass began, which likely prevented a worse outcome, and that the shooter tried to barricade one doorway from the outside. Officials said the guns used were purchased legally.
SWAT Returns Fire, Killing Armed Man in West St. Paul Standoff
The incident began just after 11 a.m. when Saint Paul police located a motorcycle connected to the man outside a residence on the 1200 block of Ottawa Avenue.
2 Children Killed, 17 Hurt in Shooting at Minneapolis Church
Police say the shooting began shortly after 8:15 a.m. while students from the adjacent Annunciation School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade, were gathered for their weekly Wednesday service.
3rd Fatal Shooting In 12 Hours Hits Downtown Minneapolis
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, officers from the First Precinct responded at 2:08 a.m. to reports of gunfire on the 800 block of Hennepin Avenue.
1 Dead, 6 Wounded in South Minneapolis Shooting
Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. after ShotSpotter detected about 30 rounds fired near 29th Street East and Clinton Avenue.
2 Men Hospitalized After Shooting In Saint Paul
Police said officers were called around 8:30 p.m. to the area of York Avenue East and Greenbrier Street where gunfire had been reported.
CHARGES: Burrito Bowl Theft Leads to Gunfire at Uptown Chipotle
Prosecutors charged 32-year-old Cody John Schwendeman with first-degree aggravated robbery for the June 28 incident at the Chipotle located at 2600 Hennepin Avenue.