Howard Thompson
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Judge finds Loring Park grocery store killer not guilty due to mental illness
A judge has found Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of a Loring Park grocery store employee.
Rogers faces potential 19.28% tax levy increase in 2027
The Rogers, Minnesota, City Council approved a proposed preliminary tax levy on Tuesday that would increase the city’s levy by 19.28% in 2027.
Rabies testing concerns prompt investigation from Minnesota health officials
The Minnesota Department of Health is searching for customers of a Twin Cities company that it suspects has not been consistently submitting rabies tests for testing.
Proposed MN Hockey Hall of Fame considers scaling back project amid funding gap
A proposed Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame that is slated to be built in Inver Grove Heights is considering scaling back parts of its project after failing to get state funding during the legislative session.
Former MN trooper sentenced in heinous child sexual abuse case
A former Minnesota State Trooper has been sentenced on federal charges in a shocking and disturbing child sexual abuse materials case where authorities said he victimized an infant.
Minnesota State Fair total attendance: How many people went in 2026
The Minnesota State Fair fell short of setting a new overall attendance record in 2026, but still finished with one of the largest crowds in fair history.
Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
Boat crash injures 2 children tubing on Big Kandiyohi Lake
Two children were hurt Sunday when a pontoon pulling a tube collided with another boat on Big Kandiyohi Lake in western Minnesota.
Dinkytown shooting leaves 2 men hurt; 1 arrested
Two men were shot in Dinkytown early Sunday morning, the second act of violence in the area just days before University of Minnesota students are set to start fall classes.
Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports.