Former MN GOP lawmaker Eichorn among 9 charged in Bloomington minor prostitution stings
While former GOP lawmaker Justin Eichorn is the most high-profile arrest, criminal charges have been filed against eight other men who are accused of attempting to solicit a minor for commercial sex after being arrested during a sting operation in Bloomington.
New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured
Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.
California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband
Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.
Partners in crime steal $25K from retail stores across Minnesota
A Minneapolis man is charged in an alleged shoplifting scheme that adds up to more than $25,000 from all over Minnesota during a scheme that investigators say goes back months.
Minneapolis charter school removes CEO amid teacher sexual abuse allegations, lawsuits
The founder and leader of Minneapolis charter school Best Academy has been relieved of his duties after multiple lawsuits accused two teachers of sexually abusing students.
Minnesota same-day driver’s licenses, ID cards issues reported
Some Minnesotans are saying their same-day driver’s licenses and ID cards have been flagged as counterfeit at bars and in airports.
Forensic expert accused of misrepresenting resume
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will no longer rely on the work or testimony of a digital forensic expert in pending cases after questions were raised about Mark Lanterman’s education and employment background.
Hennepin County Attorney will stop using forensic expert accused of misrepresenting resume
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will no longer rely on the work or testimony of a digital forensic expert in pending cases after questions were raised about Mark Lanterman’s education and employment background.
Minneapolis PD: Northside violent crime at 10-year low
Minneapolis police say violent crime in north Minneapolis is at the lowest it's been in a decade.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy charged with hiring hitman to kill fellow rapper Mo3
Investigators now say rapper Yella Beezy was behind the ambush-style murder of fellow rapper Mo3 in the middle of the day on I-35 back in 2020.
Boy, 4, dies days after Chisago County head-on crash with impaired driver
Authorities say a 4-year-old boy died Thursday, six days after a head-on crash involving seven victims in Nessel Township, which is just north of Cambridge.
Driver sentenced in fatal Forest Lake hit-and-run crash
A driver was sentenced on Thursday for the deadly July 2023 hit-and-run in Forest Lake that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey Vath.
Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn makes first court appearance: Here's what happened
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn made his first court appearance on federal charges related to his alleged attempts to solicit a minor for prostitution.
Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Justin Eichorn resigns from MN Senate after minor prostitution sting
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn has submitted a letter of resignation after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution during a sting in Bloomington earlier this month.
Best Academy sued over Minnesota Teacher of the Year sexual abuse allegations
A former student filed a civil lawsuit against Minneapolis charter school Best Academy and her former teacher Abdul Wright after she accused him of sexually abusing her for nearly a year.
Corewell shooting: Suspect arrested after 25-year-old victim shot in parking structure
One man is in custody while another is recovering at a hospital after a shooting at a hospital in Troy sparked chaos around the community.
Idaho murders: New Bryan Kohberger selfie, Amazon knife purchase revealed in court docs
Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s Amazon history proves he purchased a Ka-Bar knife eight months prior to the Idaho student murders.
Highway 52 closed in Rosemount due to propane leak near Flint Hills Refinery
Rosemount city officials were working with the refinery Wednesday evening to safely discharge the leaking propane line. It appears the situation is under control at this time.
Senate GOP will introduce motion to expel Sen. Eichorn on Thursday
Minnesota Senate Republicans say they will introduce a motion on Thursday to remove Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) from the chamber after his arrest for attempting to solicit a minor.