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East Side Saint Paul Shooting Leaves Man Dead
Officers began first aid until Saint Paul Fire medics took over and brought the victim to Regions Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Selling Death: Why Dealers Are Facing Murder Charges
While "Murder 3" was once rare, the explosion of fentanyl has made it a standard tool in the prosecutorial belt. Here’s how the law works and why it is catching so many dealers off-guard.
Insurance Fraud, Arson Charges Filed in Lutsen Resort Lodge Blaze
Campbell is charged with three felony counts of first degree arson and one felony count of insurance fraud and is being held in the Oakland County Jail awaiting extradition to Minnesota.
Ex–Minneapolis Chamber Leader Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
Weinhagen also stole reward funds meant to help solve the killings of children and used Chamber resources for personal travel and a bank loan application.
Bloomington Police, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Traffic Stop
When the suspect didn’t stop, they used a PIT maneuver to bring the vehicle to a halt. Police say the driver ignored repeated orders to get out of the car.
Minneapolis Nonprofit Operator Charged In $1M Federal Fraud Scheme
A grand jury returned an indictment alleging the operation relied on falsified grant applications, fabricated progress reports, and inflated claims about youth programming that never took place.
Minneapolis Recruit Officer Dies Unexpectedly While Off Duty
Kanneh was hired on Oct. 6, 2025 and was attending the Minneapolis Police Academy at the time of his death. The department said he had been preparing for his future assignment as a sworn officer.
Driver Critically Hurt After Crashing Into Brooklyn Park Home
Officers arrived to find the car beneath the collapsed deck with significant structural damage around it. The driver, an adult male and the only person in the vehicle, was still inside when crews reached him.
Armed Threat Leads To SWAT Standoff In Saint Paul
Officers were dispatched around 2:30 p.m. to the 400 block of Snelling Avenue North and the woman told dispatch she had been able to get out of the unit before police arrived.
Police Investigate Shooting That Wounded 4 In Saint Paul
Saint Paul officers were called shortly after 4:30 p.m. to the area of 4th Street East and Earl Street after several 911 callers reported gunfire.
Man Charged After Fatal Saint Paul Apartment Shooting, Crash
Officers responded to an apartment building on the 700 block of North Victoria Street where officers found a man fatally wounded and a suspect fleeing in a car moments before crashing.
Carjacking vs. Auto Theft: ‘Force Factor’ Explains Jail Time
Understanding this legal distinction explains why two teenagers arrested for "stealing cars" can face drastically different fates—one released to their parents, the other certified as an adult facing a decade in prison.
‘Mailbox Ticket’ Arrives: Minnesota’s Speed Cameras Explained
Unlike the controversial "red light cameras" of the early 2000s (which were ruled unconstitutional in State v. Kuhlman), this new system was built with specific legal guardrails to survive court challenges.
The ‘Snow Emergency’ Rulebook: Your Rights When the Tow Arrives
For thousands of residents, this means the dreaded "Snow Emergency" dance. But before you pay a $300 impound fee, you need to know your rights under Minnesota's towing statutes.
A $500 Mistake: Minnesota’s Strict School Bus Stop-Arm Laws
Making the wrong choice is expensive. Under Minnesota law, violating a school bus stop arm is not a typical traffic ticket. It can lead to drastic changes to your driving privileges.
The PIT Maneuver: How Police End High-Speed Chases
When a pursuit becomes too dangerous to continue, officers have a tool to end it forcibly: the Pursuit Intervention Technique, commonly known as the PIT maneuver.
Charges Filed Against Man Who Pointed Gun at Plymouth Cop
The charges were filed after a confrontation outside an apartment on Quinwood Lane North where the man’s former partner had called 911 fearing for her safety.
Man Fatally Shot at Saint Paul Apartment Complex Early Sunday
When officers arrived, they found an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds and began lifesaving efforts until Saint Paul Fire medics took over. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
1 Crash, No License Until 18: Understanding ‘Vanessa's Law’
For a teenager with a provisional license, a relatively minor crash can trigger a "nuclear option" in Minnesota law that strips them of driving privileges until their 18th birthday.
Legal Cannabis, Illegal Drive: The ‘Open Package’ Trap
Just like alcohol, there is a strict "Open Package Law" for cannabis in cars, and violating it is one of the easiest ways to turn a routine traffic stop into a criminal misdemeanor.