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Ex-officer offers potential defenses in Daunte Wright killing
The possible defenses included "Innocent Accident" and "Innocent Mistake."
Anoka chamber first to get state job-training grant to help employers find workers
Funds also used to provide training for workforce.
Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Ham Lake
He was declared dead at the scene.
Fatal crash closes northbound Hwy. 100 in Brooklyn Center
A deadly automobile accident in Brooklyn Center shut down a stretch of northbound Hwy. 100 late Saturday night.The Minnesota State Patrol said it was investigating…
Blaine man returns to Mille Lacs reservation to help preserve Ojibwe ways
Inspired by his great-grandfather, young scholar longed to know more about his Native heritage.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 17
ANDOVERSEPT. 28Disorderly conduct. An officer responded to a report of five kids who were being loud and disorderly and appeared to be drunk in a…
Minneapolis man killed in crash with parked semi in Fridley
Two other motorists also were killed Friday in separate single-vehicle accidents in Minnesota.
Independent analysis evaluates gaps in Hennepin County foster care system
Hennepin County system analyzed in study spurred by class-action lawsuit.
Charges: Driver drunk when he crashed pickup and killed one of his passengers in Forest Lake
The passenger who died worked at the bar where the driver was drinking for hours, according to the charges.
Man arrested in Oakdale apartment complex shooting near Tartan High School
The man was a "person in crisis" and shot at officers from the window, according to police.
Minnesota man indicted in February slaying at Allina clinic
Gregory Ulrich remains in the Wright County jail; a trial date has not been set.
At least one dead in North Oaks crash
A witness said it appeared to be a single-vehicle crash.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 10, 2021
ANDOVERSEPT. 22Theft. A trailer and snowmobile were stolen from the yard of a home in the 17600 block of Partridge Street NW.CHASKASEPT. 10Underage consumption. A…
Ramsey County deputies' dashcam videos show 2 deadly incidents
In one, an armed man is struck by a cruiser. In the other, two teens died in a crash following a chase.
State wants leeway on sentencing rules in case against ex-officer in Daunte Wright's death
Prosecutors are seeking approval for a more severe penalty than what is outlined in state guidelines if a former suburban Minneapolis police officer is convicted in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Man in Hwy. 610 lane in Brooklyn Park is run over, killed
Westbound Hwy. 610 remained closed several hours later.
Mpls., EMS officials disagreed on police-free mental health service calls
Mpls. and EMS officials disagreed on new mental health service.
Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash in Coon Rapids
The man was declared dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, the Sheriff's Office said.
Man charged in Blaine shooting and deputy who wounded him ID'd
Portions of the incident were captured by body and dash cameras.
Crashes in Brooklyn Park, Burnsville leave at least 2 dead
Wrecks happened on Zane Avenue in Brooklyn Park and Hwy. 13 in Burnsville.