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St. Paul man expected to get nearly 50 years in prison for killing pregnant woman and baby
Zachary V. Robinson, 27, pleaded guilty Thursday in Hennepin County District Court to two counts of second-degree murder.
St. Paul man convicted in 1991 Minneapolis murder
DNA evidence linked Donald C. Jenkins Jr. to the crime.
Hennepin County prosecutor to end bail for several low-level offenses
Critics say the policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1., won't result in meaningful change.
Prosecutors challenge livestreaming of Floyd trial, arguing it could limit testimony
Prosecutors ask judge in Floyd killing to rescind order allowing recording.
Mike Freeman offers to cut Myon Burrell's prison term by 15 years
The offer would not affect a life term with the possibility of parole.
Judge rejects Chauvin divorce agreement, citing possible fraud
A divorce settlement that would have given most of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s assets to his wife was rejected by a judge who…
Three finalists named for Hennepin County chief public defender
Three finalists for Hennepin County chief public defender have been selected for interviews next month.The Minnesota Board of Public Defense announced the finalists Thursday: Kassius…
Charges: Minneapolis victim identified shooter before dying
A Minneapolis man used his dying breath to identify the friend who shot him in October, according to murder charges filed Wednesday.Brent D. Buchan, 23,…
Mpls. officer admits to using 'deception' to question, arrest alleged murder accomplice
Investigator admits using "deception" to question the defendant.By CHAO XIONG chao.xiong@startribune.com
Charges: Former probation officer abused job to aid murder suspect
Prosecutors link Elsa Segura to Dec. 31 murder.