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Kyeland Jackson is the St. Paul public safety reporter for the Star Tribune.


KARE 11 appeal: Ramsey County judge's order retracting court document violates First Amendment

Attorneys for the news broadcast station say the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled such orders as constitutional.


In second case in days, Brooklyn Park dog attacks 7-year-old girl, is killed by police

Investigators say the dog tried to attack another child. The incident comes days after dogs critically injured a toddler.


Separate SWAT standoffs in Edina and Burnsville end peacefully

The suspects in two separate standoffs were arrested by police after hours-long negotiations.


Traffic disrupted but no injuries reported after BNSF freight train derails near Big Lake, Minn.

It's unclear how long it will take to clear the wreckage of the train, which was carrying consumer goods.


Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward

The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients' sobriety and achievements.


Charge: St. Paul man set up for robbery, murdered in home by woman soliciting sex

Authorities say they believe the woman led someone into Andrew Gutzman's home before he was killed.


Video shows North Branch officers shot woman after repeated orders to drop weapon, then waited to render aid

Jamie Crabtree's husband said his wife had mentioned "suicide by cop" before leaving the home.


Ramsey County initiative aims to provide additional support to Karen youth

Led by county Sheriff's Office deputies, the plan includes a partnership with the nation's first social services agency founded by Karen refugees from Myanmar.


Murder charge: St. Paul man shot romantic rival following escalating feud

Authorities arrested James Hagen on Tuesday and charged him with second-degree murder.


Three men charged with murder for St. Paul Green Line station shooting

The May 17 shooting injured a Mounds View man who died from his injuries.