Hennepin County judge shuts down more fake child nutrition nonprofits
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office announced Thursday another 17 fake nonprofits have been shut down for defrauding the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
Man trapped in grain bin dies in southwest Minnesota
A 48-year-old man in southwest Minnesota died on Tuesday after becoming trapped in a grain bin.
Plymouth fatal crash: Man was playing YouTube video, changing clock, charges say
A Brooklyn Park man is charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash that happened on Highway 169 in Plymouth last summer.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Crookston, Minn. 'use-of-force' incident under investigation by BCA
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it's investigating a "use-of-force incident" in northwest Minnesota on Thursday morning.
‘Operation Safe Summer’ announced by Minneapolis Police Department
Public safety officials in the city of Minneapolis are launching a strategic plan to combat crime over the summer.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
St. Paul shooting plea deal leaves mother of victim questioning system
Five years after losing his life in a fatal shooting, authorities now know who is responsible for killing Michael Gray - and his mother is not happy with the terms of the plea deal he is getting.
St. Louis Park woman sentenced in deadly stabbing of husband
The St. Louis Park woman who pled guilty to the deadly stabbing of her husband last year has been sentenced.
Law enforcement officers’ vigil, memorial held for fallen peace officers
Law enforcement officers are collectively standing for 24 hours at a vigil to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty throughout Minnesota.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: Ryan Londregan's trial date set
A Hennepin County judge has set the trial date for Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer.
Former substitute teacher in St. Paul charter school accused of sex with student
St. Paul City School is a public charter school that serves nearly 600 students in the heart of the capital city. But a former substitute teacher is accused of taking her relationship with a student too far.
Bike ride fundraiser will raise money for upgraded police body armor
A South Lake Police officer is preparing to ride across the state of Minnesota alongside officers from six other departments, to raise money for upgraded body armor.
Walz orders flags half-staff to honor Peace Officer Memorial Day
In honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday.
Phone scams claiming bank affiliation on the rise in Minnesota
You've no doubt had a run-in with them — Scammers bombarding your phone with texts and calls, often pretending to be someone they are not in an effort to steal your information and your money.
Boeing faces charges for violating settlement post 737 Max crashes
Boeing is under scrutiny by the Justice Department for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement related to the fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.
Minnesota AG Ellison sues lender over predatory home loans
A lender is accused of issuing predatory home loans through a network of companies in a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Attorney General.
‘So I raped you’ suspect detained in France after 3-year search
A man accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sent her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was captured in France.
Mystic Lake, Little Six casinos named in Running Aces lawsuit alleging illegal video games
Running Aces' federal lawsuit against three Minnesota casinos now includes Mystic Lake and Little Six, claiming they were illegally offering Class III video games of chance.
Body of missing kayaker near Spicer, Minn. found
Divers have recovered a body from a lake near Spicer, Minnesota, that is believed to be a missing kayaker.