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1 Dead After Truck, SUV Collide in Winsted Township
The crash happened at 8:38 a.m. on Jan. 6 when a straight truck traveling eastbound on Highway 7 near Cable Avenue collided with a westbound SUV at the intersection in Winsted Township.
Felony Stalking Charges Filed After GPS Trackers Found on Woman’s Vehicle
Investigators Say the man repeatedly placed tracking devices on her vehicle and sent dozens of threatening messages.
Saint Paul Man Charged in Christmas Morning Copper Wire Theft
The latest offense is part of a series of similar cases authorities say date back several years.
Maplewood Woman Charged After Spitting on Officer During Arrest
According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened around 10:50 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025, near Hazelwood Street North and County Road B East.
1 Killed, Another Hospitalized After Eagan Crash
Officers were dispatched to the crash at the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Lone Oak Road around 5:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2.
Cuban National Charged After ICE Officers Struck and Bitten in Saint Paul
Juan Carlos Rodriguez Romero was indicted on two counts of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault on a federal officer.
Driver Killed After Car Crosses Center Line In Wadena County
The crash was reported around 6:45 a.m. on January 5 at mile marker 233 in Rockwood Township.
Pedestrian Hit by Driver on Wayzata Boulevard
Wayzata police say officers and fire personnel were called around 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, to the 1300 block of Wayzata Boulevard East on a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
Woman Killed in Hopkins Shooting, Man in Custody
Officers were called around 3:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, to the 1300 block of Cambridge Street on a report of a shooting. When police arrived, they found an adult woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
19-year-old Dies in Highway 14 Rollover in Olmsted County
The driver was identified as Braden Charles Rahlf, of Rochester. State Patrol records say the crash happened around 5:54 a.m. on Jan. 3 on eastbound U.S. Highway 14 near milepost 206 in Kalmar Township.
Grandfather Accused of Sexually Abusing 4-year-old While Babysitting
Shane Patrick Hurley, 51, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving sexual penetration or contact with a child under 16 where a significant relationship exists.
1 Critically Injured After Overnight Saint Paul Fire
Firefighters arrived to find flames inside a large three-story residential building that had been converted into multiple apartment and condominium units.
Rochester House Fire Leads to Arson Charge
According to the criminal complaint, Rochester police were called to the residence around 10 p.m. and arrived to find the front door fully engulfed in flames with heavy black smoke pouring from the house.
2 Drivers Killed in Head-On Stearns County Crash
The State Patrol said a Dodge Durango was traveling northbound on Highway 71 while a Kia Sportage was traveling southbound when the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
$110K Missing From Softball Group, Treasurer Charged
Kristin Allyenne Williams is charged with felony theft by swindle after authorities allege she misappropriated funds from the Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association between August 2020 and February 2025, according to a criminal complaint.
Man Charged in Pool Ball Assault at Willmar Bar
Court records say officers were called to Spurs Grill and Bar in Willmar just before midnight on Friday, Dec. 26, after reports of a man acting erratically, damaging property and refusing to leave.
Downtown Saint Paul Shooting Probe Leads to Gun Charges
The charges stem from an investigation in late December 2025 in Ramsey County and each count carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine or both.
Saint Paul Physical Therapist Charged in $102K Medicaid Fraud
Tammy Lynn Saphir is charged with four counts of theft by false representation tied to alleged Medicaid fraud spanning from January 2020 through July 2021. Prosecutors say the scheme resulted in more than $102,000 in improper payments.
Man Dies After Early Morning Shooting in Wilkin County
The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched at 12:49 a.m. on New Year’s Day to a report of a shooting along the 1700 block of Minnesota Highway 75 in the city of Wolverton.
Driver Killed After Vehicle Struck by BNSF Train in Coon Rapids
The occupant of the vehicle was extricated from their vehicle and transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Authorities have not released the identity of the driver.