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St. Paul man admits to gun charge stemming from shooting, chase and crash into Lowertown restaurant

The SUV crashed into the Ox Cart Ale House while it was closed.


Teen sentenced to four years for role in murder that led to Amir Locke's killing during police raid

The shooter, Locke's cousin, is serving a term of more than 16 years, with roughly 10.5 years of that in prison.


Man charged after his 5 dogs maul girl getting off school bus in St. Paul

The owner surrendered the dogs to city Animal Control the day after attack, and "they were humanely euthanized," the charges read.


Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine

"Law enforcement is not looking for any suspects, and there is no known threat to the public," a Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said.


Longtime Twin Cities gang member pleads guilty to having high-powered gun

The charges against James Edward Hollman, Jr. spelled out many years of gang activity and his connections to serious shootings.


Charges say man repeatedly entered secured Minneapolis police lot, stole evidence from vehicles

Criminal complaint says suspect went into more than two dozen vehicles. Numerous cases are potentially affected, including at least one involving a homicide.


Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel

The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.


Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees

He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.


Sex assault case dismissed against Duluth teacher, investigation remains open

In the meantime, according to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, the case could be refiled.


Charges: Woman hit Amish buggy in Fillmore County, left 9 injured family members behind

The driver at first said she hit a deer, then acknowledged hitting the buggy, according to the charges.