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.
Former golf club employee who stole millions in Masters merchandise sentenced to 1 year in prison
Richard Brendan Globensky was also ordered to pay over $3.4 million to Augusta National Golf Club.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Joshua Riibe leaves Dominican Republic after Sudishka Konanki investigation
A day after requesting his release in connection to Sudishka Konanki’s disappearance, St. Cloud State University student Joshua Riibe is reportedly leaving the Dominican Republic.
Why Tesla is under attack: Cybertrucks burned, showrooms shot at in rising violence
Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and vehicles are being attacked across the U.S. and overseas, with arson, gunfire, and vandalism on the rise. Experts say Elon Musk’s political influence may be fueling the violence.