More than $10 million stolen from Medicaid in two separate MN cases
Five people are facing charges as part of two separate Medicaid fraud cases totaling more than $10 million in stolen funds, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday.
Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses
Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.
Riley Strain autopsy: Cause of death for college student released
Tennessee's chief medical examiner released a full toxicology report Tuesday for 22-year-old University of Missouri senior Riley Strain, whose body was found in the Cumberland River in March after a fraternity outing in Nashville.
Boy rescued in BWCA after tree falls on tent during Tuesday storms
Rescue efforts began shortly after 9 p.m., with the child’s campsite being located around 11 p.m.
US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during President Biden's California visit
A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, California, over the weekend while President Joe Biden was visiting Los Angeles.
DWI vs. DUI: Justin Timberlake’s arrest charge explained
Justin Timberlake was arrested Tuesday and accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island.
Nebraska man charged in violent carjacking spree in Bloomington, Shakopee
A Nebraska man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, following a violent incident in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday.
Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.
DOC prioritizes cheap inmate labor over rehabilitation success: Lawsuit
A former employee's lawsuit claims he was pressured to let inmates keep working for the DOC's production business instead of jobs on the outside.
Another gang bust in Minneapolis, 10 arrested
Ten members of the "10z" street gang in south Minneapolis have been charged with crimes including illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking as part of an ongoing federal crackdown to combat gang violence in the city.
Stillwater prison inmate ID’d following death in custody
A Stillwater prison inmate who died over the weekend, potentially from the use of synthetic drugs, has been identified by authorities.
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris resigns over abuse allegations
In the past, Morris has admitted to an extramarital relationship with a "young lady." Tuesday, the Southlake church’s board of elders said they weren't aware that the "young lady" in question may have been 12 years old.
Joe Friedberg dies from cancer, criminal defense attorney remembered
Longtime criminal defense attorney in the Twin Cities Joe Friedberg has died after a battle with cancer.
Vehicle in Minnesota River: 1 found dead, 2 vehicles found during search
Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.
Minneapolis mass shooting: 911 calls detail terrifying moments
Newly released 911 call transcripts from the Minneapolis mass shooting reveal the panic and chaos that unfolded in broad daylight on May 30.
Shooter kills therapy service dog of boy grieving father’s death
The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn’t a one-off crime.
St. Paul man reported missing in Grand Teton National Park
A search was underway this past weekend for a kayaker from St. Paul reported missing at Grand Teton National Park.
I-35W crash causes fire, driver rescued by ‘good Samaritans’
A crash on Interstate-35W in Minneapolis on Sunday led to a vehicle involved catching fire, and bystanders helping save the driver.
MPD: Officer Mitchell bodycam footage release delayed for investigation
MPD Chief Brian O'Hara has released a statement clarifying the process surrounding the release of any officer-worn bodycam footage related to the death of officer Jamal Mitchell.