Mentally ill man charged in gruesome killing of Loring Park cashier

Police say they arrested Taylor Justin Schulz, 44, after a six-hour standoff that followed Robert Skafte's killing.

Vikings coordinator Phillips' status with team uncertain after arrest

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he was "incredibly disappointed" after Wes Phillips was arrested Friday night on Interstate 394 on suspicion of drunk driving.

Lawsuit filed as cantaloupe salmonella cases mount. Who will be held accountable?

Minneapolis law firm seeks unspecified damages over outbreak.

Judge exonerates Marvin Haynes in 2005 Mpls. murder conviction

There was no physical evidence linking Haynes to the crime scene, the Great North Innocence Project argued.

Jury finds former Benton County attorney not guilty of sex crime

Philip Miller said the acquittal is a relief and "helped restore [his] faith in the criminal justice system."




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Mentally ill man charged in gruesome killing of Loring Park cashier

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