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Paul Walsh is a general assignment reporter at the Star Tribune. He wants your news tips, especially in and near Minnesota.

Walsh writes what's interesting and important, with interesting being his preference.


Minneapolis man gets prison after son died eating fentanyl pills resembling children's vitamins

Nelson Randolph III is expected to serve the first 10½ years of his 16-year term in prison and the balance on supervised release.


Predawn explosion rocks occupied house north of Princeton

There is no immediate word on what caused the blast. Officials say the house was occupied.


Protected wild bird shot, killed while nesting eggs in central Minnesota

The nesting sandhill crane was shot in Todd County, west of the Brainerd area. The Minnesota DNR is seeking tips about who might be responsible.


Suit: Supervisor at conservation group altered photos of co-workers to appear sexual

Five women are suing the former supervisor and the Nature Conservancy, where he worked as an associate director until 2022.


Cases dismissed for 9 pro-Palestinian demonstrators charged with trespassing at the U

A deal brokered last week between protest organizers and the University of Minnesota included leniency for those arrested.


Hudson teacher charged for alleged sexual contact with 11-year-old student

A judge has barred the St. Paul woman from contact with minors as her case continues.


Man admits he fatally stabbed mother's boyfriend in Coon Rapids home, charges say

An autopsy tallied at least nine stab wounds, with one to the victim's right thigh proving fatal.


2nd man charged in midnight shootout on Lake Street that left one dead, one injured

The evidence was clear that Charles Dobbins and Deon McGraw "initiated the gunfire and that [the victim] returned fire," the charges read.


Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol

An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.


Man gets 13 years for shooting death of teen in Plymouth in sneakers dispute

Balenciaga was the brand of the shoes at the center of the rift. Depending on the style, a pair can retail for more than $1,000.