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Man Shot in Leg in Roseville, Suspect in Custody
Authorities say officers were called to the 2700 block of Merrill Street after getting a report of an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Suspected Thieves Charged After Mounds View Crash, Foot Chase
Christ Hae, 24, of Saint Paul, and Han Do Wah, 19, of Woodbury, are each charged with felony possession of burglary or theft tools for the string of events that ended early Wednesday morning.
Security Officer Hurt After Patient Runs From Wyoming E.R.
Police say the incident unfolded at about 5:23 p.m. on Dec. 25 after officers were dispatched to the Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming for a report of a patient who had left the emergency department after being placed on a hold.
Why a Judge Erased a $7 Million Fraud Conviction
Despite a mountain of evidence showing Yusuf spent stolen funds on luxury cars and designer clothes, Judge West entered a Judgment of Acquittal, effectively erasing the jury's work.
2 Hurt in Separate Christmas Eve Shootings in Minneapolis
Two separate Christmas Eve shootings left one woman and one man hospitalized in Minneapolis, with investigators now working to learn what led up to both.
Inmate Faces New Felony After Alleged Plot to Influence Victim
Dalvin Jarrell Crockett, 24, is charged with felony bribery for allegedly arranging and directing an effort to influence a witness connected to his pending sexual assault case.
The ‘Single-Subject’ Ruling That Saved Your Binary Trigger
Driven by the tragic 2024 Burnsville shooting—where three first responders were killed with guns obtained through straw purchases, equipped with high-rate-of-fire devices—these laws have now been in effect for nearly one full year.
Man Charged in Maple Grove Benihana Shooting
Prosecutors allege 31-year-old Deontae Creshaun Allen Coney committed second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon in connection with the Nov. 14, 2025 shooting inside Benihana, 11840 Fountains Way.
Fentanyl Suspected as Overdoses Spike in Dakota County
Investigators stress that even occasional or recreational use of these drugs can carry serious risk due to the potency of fentanyl and the difficulty of detecting it without testing.
Man Shot by Police in Saint Paul Now Facing Felony Charges
A Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he stole a vehicle, fled from officers and pointed a handgun at police during a foot chase in Saint Paul on Sunday afternoon.
Man Killed in Early Tuesday Shooting at North Minneapolis Home
Officers arriving at the scene found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided emergency medical care, including CPR, until paramedics arrived.
Theft Charge Filed Against Former Washington Co. Local TV Director
Prosecutors allege the conduct occurred shortly after Martinez stopped serving as the executive director of the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission.
Minneapolis Man Charged After 16-year-old Shot in Neck
The injured teen was brought to North Memorial Hospital in a gold Honda Odyssey van with a shattered rear window, arriving at about 4:37 p.m. Hospital staff alerted law enforcement to the gunshot wound victim.
Saint Paul Firefighter Dies Days After Academy Graduation
The Saint Paul Fire Department announced Monday that firefighter Timothy Bertz, 52, died after suffering a serious medical event at home on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20.
2 Killed in Early Monday Semi Crashes Across Southern Minnesota
The difficult travel conditions came after freezing rain and sleet that moved across southern Minnesota, leaving roads coated with ice and making early-morning driving hazardous across much of the region.
Arson Charges Filed After 18-Hour Barricade in Nowthen
Clinten Michael Larson was taken into custody Friday, Dec. 19, following a barricade situation at a residence in the 18800 block of Jasper Street NW.
Man Convicted of Murder Allegedly Pointed Gun at Oakdale Cops
According to a criminal complaint, Dallas T. Wright, of Plymouth, was arrested early Thursday, Dec. 18 after Oakdale police responded to reports of an unwanted person at an apartment building in the 6900 block of 10th Street North.
Saint Paul Police Shoot Armed Suspect After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
According to the Saint Paul Police Department, officers were alerted when General Motors notified police that a vehicle stolen in Minneapolis was being driven toward Saint Paul on I-94.
Federal Agent Fires Weapon After Being Hit by Driver in Saint Paul
According to a SPPD spokesperson, officers were called to the 1300 block of Westminster Street just after 8:20 a.m. on Dec. 21 for a report of shots fired.
Driver Charged After Striking State Patrol Squad Car on I-94
The driver of the Toyota Camry was identified as Lao Vang, 24, of Hugo. The State Patrol said he was booked into the Hennepin County Jail on suspicion of DWI and criminal vehicular operation.