What does the Supreme Court ruling on ghost guns mean for Minnesota?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that the ATF can regulate untraceable “ghost guns" that have led to an explosion in crime across the country and in Minnesota.
Blaine child abuse case sparks change at Capitol
Child abuse at a Blaine daycare could change the landscape for all the state’s childcare facilities.
Former Duke player confesses to gruesome murder while in custody on unrelated charge, police say
Brandon Braxton allegedly killed former high school friend Whitney Hurd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy's murder-for-hire bond reduced to $750,000
A North Texas rapper faced a judge on Wednesday morning after being arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a fellow rapper in 2020. She agreed to reduce his $2 million bond.
Man sentenced for 1974 murder of Minneapolis woman after DNA breakthrough
Jon Miller, the 84-year-old man who was caught 50 years after a Minneapolis woman was killed in Wisconsin, as she tried to hitchhike to a Chicago art show, learned his fate on Thursday.
Electronic IDs in Minnesota could be coming in 2026 under new bill
Electronic licenses and IDs could be available on smartphones as soon as 2026, under a proposal being considered by Minnesota's lawmakers.
Security cams in MN daycares required under new bill before lawmakers
Lawmakers are considering requiring all daycares in the state have security cameras in infant and toddler areas, while allowing parents to access any footage for at least 60 days.
Kansas babysitter comes face to face with real life 'monster' under the bed
A Kansas babysitter came face to face with a "monster" under the bed when she attempted to calm down a child she was watching.
Blaine daycare teacher charged with abusing infants enters guilty plea
One of the two woman accused of abusing infants at a Blaine daycare filed a petition to plead guilty on Wednesday.
What is MS-13? Gang's top leader arrested in Virginia, feds say
Mara Salvatrucha 13, or MS-13, is a violent transnational gang that originated in Los Angeles, and has since gained a grip on much of Central America.
FBI investigating Minnesota computer forensics expert accused of inflating resume
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said in a press release Wednesday that the FBI is now investigating allegations that a cyber forensics expert inflated his educational and professional credentials. The county also disclosed it is reviewing ten cases that may have been impacted by Mark Lanterman.
Teacher charged with malicious punishment for stepping on student
A teacher is charged with malicious punishment after allegedly stepping on a sixth-grade student during a lockdown drill that he felt the class “wasn’t taking seriously." The victim’s mother has since told authorities her son “was walking around like an 80-year-old from the pain."
Fmr. Sen. Justin Eichorn granted release after prostitution sting arrest
A judge has again granted pre-trial release to former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn after police say he was caught in a prostitution sting allegedly trying to meet with a teen girl.
Popular Phoenix yoga instructor goes missing after scheduled blind date
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Kids radio help as bus driver has medical emergency
Crow Wing County Sgt. Brad Thesing was one of the first people to respond after students used a radio to ask for help as their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency. The 74-year-old bus driver remains in serious condition.
Student radios for help as school bus driver has medical emergency
A student in Crow Wing County, Minnesota used a radio to call for help while a school bus driver experienced a medical emergency with 30 students on board.
U.S. issues travel warning for popular Caribbean island
The U.S. government is warning citizens against travel to a Caribbean island because of serious crime, terrorism and kidnapping risks.
Opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota drop by 24%, study finds
The opioid overdose death rate in Minnesota dropped by 24.4% between 2023 and 2024 – one of the steepest declines nationwide.
Magic mushroom personal use penalties in MN eliminated in new bill
The personal use and possession of psilocybin – often found in recreational “magic mushrooms" – by people 21 and older would be decriminalized under the newly proposed bill.
Judge rejects efforts to toss out high-profile murder case due to negative publicity
A Hennepin County Judge rejected defense arguments to dismiss the murder case against Lyndon Wiggins because of negative publicity - made by his lawyer who has gathered her own recent headlines.