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Minnesota January 10, 2024

Minnesota house fire death toll rises to 4 after child dies of injuries

A fourth child has died from injuries sustained in a St. Paul, Minnesota house fire. The fire occurred on Jan. 3, injuring a woman and her six children.

True Crime January 9, 2024

Mayo Clinic doctor charged with murdering wife who was poisoned after open relationship failed: documents

Dr. Connor Bowman, 30, now faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly dosing his wife with a fatal amount of gout medication, using his medical credentials to do so.

Minnesota January 8, 2024

Minnesota police respond to active shooter incident at Super 8 motel, ‘several victims’ reported

Police in rural Minnesota on Monday warned the public to shelter in place due to an active shooter incident that led to multiple victims.

George Floyd January 7, 2024

Ex-FBI informant accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin in BLM-inspired prison attack pleads not guilty

A former FBI informant accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times in an Arizona federal prison pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges.

Minnesota January 5, 2024

Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes

The former archbishop of the St. Paul and Minneapolis region has been banned from the ministry, following a lengthy investigation into his handling of church-related sex abuse of minors.

Media January 4, 2024

Large Minneapolis homeless encampment set to close due to 'blight,' 'hindrance of development'

A large homeless encampment in Minneapolis will shut down after a federal judge rejected an emergency appeal by two of the encampments' residents to prevent the closure.

TRAVEL January 3, 2024

11 private islands around the world you can book for less than $1,000 a night

Booking a vacation on a private island isn't a luxury reserved for the wealthy. There are plenty of budget-friendly private islands you can book for your next vacation.

US January 3, 2024

US states slashed broad-based taxes as budget surpluses soared, but fiscal challenges loom in 2024

Over the past three years, nearly every U.S. state has implemented cuts in broad-based taxes such as income, sales, property and gas taxes as budget surpluses increased.

Minnesota January 3, 2024

Minnesota adopts new, non-racist state flag, joins Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois in redesigning flags

Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt a new official state flag, joining Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois and Maine who have or are also redesigning their flags.

US January 1, 2024

US rings in 2024 with sweeping legal changes, including gun regulations and minimum wage increases

In the U.S., a range of new laws take effect on Jan. 1, impacting various aspects of daily life. In Illinois, drivers can display items like fuzzy dice without being pulled over.

Minnesota December 29, 2023

Minnesota woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in one day

A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against her dentist, alleging negligence after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in one visit.

Year in Review December 25, 2023

Bizarre crimes of 2023 include thief who left marbles and poultry-wielding woman

Some of the most bizarre crimes of 2023 include a thief who left behind an envelope with a blue and a woman who used a chicken as a weapon to assault her boyfriend.

Politics December 23, 2023

Minnesota professor calls to 'decolonize' and 'dismantle' the US: 'Go as hard as possible'

University of Minnesota professor Melanie Yazzie called to "dismantle" and "decolonize" America during a recent pro-Palestinian "teach-in" about the Hamas-Israel war.

Minnesota December 22, 2023

Officer, victim, suspect identified in Minnesota stabbing-shooting that killed 2

The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a man while he was stabbing a woman has been identified, alongside the suspect and victim.

Minnesota December 20, 2023

Pilot lands small plane on Minnesota lake, breaks through thin ice

A plane busted through thin ice on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota Tuesday morning. The pilot and passengers were rescued by people who were fishing in the area.

Cybercrime December 20, 2023

Elementary students at Minnesota school exposed to porn during school Zoom call

A pornographic image was shared in the chat of a Zoom call that students at a Minnesota elementary school were on. Two unknown people also made a "threat of violence."

LIFESTYLE December 19, 2023

Minnesota commission chooses new state flag design to replace old one deemed problematic

Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission voted 11-1 to approve a new flag design, which, pending legislative approval, will begin flying in May 2024.

Minnesota December 18, 2023

Minnesota officer fatally shoots man involved in domestic disturbance, police say

A Minnesota police officer shot and killed a man during a domestic disturbance early Sunday after witnessing him stabbing a woman, according to authorities.

Minnesota December 15, 2023

Twin Cities area judge rejects challenge to Minnesota law that lets ex-felons vote

Judge Thomas Lehmann ruled Wednesday that plaintiffs were unable to prove the Minnesota Legislature overstepped its authority when it voted to restore ex-felons' voting rights.

LIFESTYLE December 15, 2023

Woman switched at birth spends holidays with birth mom after decades-long search: 'Feel at peace'

A Minnesota woman's life changed drastically after realizing she may have been switched at birth. She has now reunited with her birth mom, and they will spend Christmas together.

Minnesota December 14, 2023

Lenient sentence for teen involved in fatal Minneapolis carjacking prompts outrage

Husayn Braveheart, 20, pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a deadly Minneapolis carjacking that he helped perpetrate when he was just 15.

Minnesota December 14, 2023

Minnesota man acquitted in triple homicide convicted in separate fatal shooting

A man acquitted of a triple homicide in Minnesota has been found guilty of kidnapping and shooting another man in St. Paul. He faces sentencing on Jan. 29, officials say.

Minnesota December 14, 2023

Minnesota firefighters battle 8-foot waves to save dog drowning in ‘extreme cold water’ of Lake Superior

Firefighters in Duluth, Minnesota, raced to rescue a drowning dog in the frigid December waters of Lake Superior last week, officials said.

Minnesota December 13, 2023

Homicide reported at Minneapolis homeless camp scheduled for removal

A man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at a large Minneapolis homeless encampment, just days before it was scheduled to be disbanded and removed.

Minnesota December 13, 2023

'Selfless' Minnesota deputy crawls across thin ice to rescue fishermen, dog: video

A Minnesota deputy is thanked by his department for his heroic actions while rescuing two fishermen and a dog after they fell through ice while ice fishing.

Homicide December 13, 2023

US activist and comedian found stabbed to death in Colombia after being held for ransom

An Asian American man was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom in Colombia on Sunday before his captors stabbed him to death and tossed him over a bridge and into a ravine

Minnesota December 11, 2023

Minnesota man imprisoned as teen for 2004 flower shop killing walks free after judge sets aside conviction

A Minnesota man is now free after his murder conviction was vacated. Marvin Haynes thanked the Great North Innocence Project for assisting him.

Media December 10, 2023

Minnesota official pushing for rehab as juvenile murder, theft and violent assault increases in Twin Cities

Mental health advocates in Hennepin County, Minnesota, are pushing for the link between crime and mental health to be examined as serious juvenile crimes increase.

Minnesota December 7, 2023

Officer, suspect injured in St. Paul shooting

A St. Paul, Minnesota police officer and suspect were both injured in a Thursday afternoon shooting near the University of St. Thomas.

Minnesota December 7, 2023

Canoes for cops: northern Minnesota department employs unique recruitment effort

Ely, a town in Minnesota's remote north woods, is offering new police recruits canoes as an incentive to join and stay with its struggling department.

Minnesota December 6, 2023

Cougar fatally struck on suburban Minneapolis highway believed to be same one recently captured on video

A cougar fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is believed to be the same one recorded sauntering about a Minneapolis residence early Monday.