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FEDS: Minnesota Man Distributed ‘How to Kill a Judge’ Manifesto
According to a federal complaint, Robert Phillip Ivers was arrested Sept. 3 after staff at the Wayzata Library reported that he was printing copies of the manifesto and showing it to employees.
2 Men Indicted in Overseas Bombings, Murders
51-year-old Benedict Nwana Kuah and 52-year-old Pascal Kikishy Wongbi are accused of leading operations for the Ambazonia Defense Forces, an armed separatist group in Cameroon.
OUR VIEW: Encryption Doesn’t Serve Public, It Kills Transparency
The Minnesota Star Tribune newspaper today published a lengthy article about Minneapolis police scanner encryption, giving space to both supporters and critics. But the central truth is this: encryption doesn’t serve the public. It silences all of us.
21-year-old Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Hubbard County Lake
Deputies were called around 2:23 a.m. on July 19 for a report of a possible drowning at the lake’s public swimming beach. While emergency crews were responding, dispatchers were told that bystanders were performing CPR.
Feds Raid Twin Cities Homes, Offices in Medicaid Fraud Probe
A recently unsealed search warrant filed July 12 in U.S. District Court authorized the search of eight locations connected to businesses including Leo Human Services, Liberty Plus LLC, Pristine Health LLC, Brilliant Mind Services, and Faladcare Inc.
FED CHARGES: Boelter Went to 4 Homes in Targeted Shooting Spree
The charges, which include two counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, two counts of murder through use of a firearm, and two additional firearms-related offenses, were filed in U.S. District Court for Minnesota.
Prison Guard Charged After Allegedly Smuggling Drugs, Cell Phone
During phone monitoring, authorities intercepted the suspect having a conversation indicating plans to smuggle contraband into the jail.
Dad Accused of Child Abuse After Twins Found with Fractures
According to a criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County, authorities allege that Dylan Raymond Strain, 19, inflicted significant harm on the three-month-old twins over the course of several weeks.
Saint Paul Man Accused of Brutal Kidnapping, Assault
According to court documents, police responded to Regions Hospital for a woman who suffered severe burns to her face, arms, and torso, along with a stab wound to her leg.
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Racially Motivated Assault Outside Bar
The indictment, unsealed today in federal court, alleges that on Feb. 3, 2024, 35-year-old Justin Anthony Kudla, of Belle Plaine, used force to injure a man because of the victim's race.
Suspect Shot, Taken Into Custody After Saint Michael Standoff
An armed man holed up in a Saint Michael home since yesterday afternoon was shot by officers and has been taken into custody. Brandon Gardas, 39, was being airlifted to the hospital as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, authorities have confirmed.
Stillwater Prison CO and Inmate Charged in Meth Conspiracy
A Stillwater corrections officer and an inmate have been indicted for their alleged roles in a methamphetamine distribution organization within the Stillwater prison. Faith Rose Gratz, 24, a MCF-Stillwater corrections officer, and Axel Rene Kramer, 34, an inmate who is serving a 288-month sentence f
