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Red Wing man charged with murder in woman's death in Hastings
He tried to convince police she strangled herself, according to the complaint.
55-year sentence for Newport man who fatally shot woman's ex-boyfriend and wounded victim's cousin
The sentence is expected to keep the 37-year-old defendant locked up for more than 36 years.
Pope's crackdown on Latin masses draws mixed response among Minnesota Catholics
The phenomena has developed in few nations besides the United States, said one scholar, who called Francis' order the most significant of his papacy.
Seven suspected opioid doses, two fatal, hit St. Paul over weekend
Synthetic opioids are the suspected culprit in the overdoses.
Reusse: Old Vikings mourn their pals, and badly want one more victory
There's one more injustice out there, Paul Krause says. While they deal with aging and the deaths of friends, they gather with good memories, good food, good times ... and one very specific Hall of Fame hope.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 12
ChanhassenAUG. 9Underage consumption. A 15-year-old boy was cited for underage consumption of alcohol at Bluff Creed Drive and Pioneer Trail.COLUMBUSAUG. 23Theft. Five catalytic converters were…
Steveson signs WWE deal, will wrestle for U, then turn pro
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will be taking the ring as a professional wrestler in the near future, but not before he defends his NCAA heavyweight title.
Watch high school football online: Stillwater, Eden Prairie, East Ridge, Eastview among teams Friday
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Man arrested in Arizona nearly 4 months after allegedly killing girlfriend in Hastings hotel room
He tried to convince police that she strangled herself, according to a criminal complaint.
Ex-Lakeville South softball coach sentenced for stealing $23K from booster club
Erice Heflin, who was the school's varsity softball coach, pleaded guilty in June to one count of felony theft by swindle.
Former Inver Grove Heights city administrator charged with misdemeanor assault to appear in court Thursday
Joe Lynch is charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct.
Unlicensed motorist charged with hitting 2 pedestrians, killing one in downtown Minneapolis
The two pedestrians were sent flying through a large glass window, according to the charges.
Former Renaissance Festival supervisor admits to sexually assaulting 3 female teen workers
The 31-year-old has pleaded guilty and could receive a sentence as long as 19-plus years.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 5
CHAMPLINAUG. 1Theft. A wallet was stolen from a vehicle in the 11500 block of Quebec Avenue.EXCELSIORAUG. 2Drugs. Officers responded to a report of an erratic…
Inver Grove Heights police searching for missing woman
According to police, Amber Haas was last seen in Inver Grove Heights on Aug. 26 shortly after 10 p.m.
Lakeville man faces upgraded murder charges in ex-girlfriend's death
Grand jury indicts Lakeville man in his ex-girlfriend's death.
Apple Valley homecoming: Gold medalist Steveson gets jubilant reception
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson returned for a celebration in the high school gym where just three years ago he would have been sitting among the school's 1,600 students.
Charges: Truck driver possibly distracted by cellphone when he caused crash in Rosemount that killed couple
Driver described as constantly on his phone while driving, the charges read.
Life and no parole for 19-year-old who fatally shot man in South St. Paul after rift over a woman
A teenager also was shot and seriously wounded.
Passionate coach leads Shakopee football revival with approach that keeps working
Ray Betton has a history of success by using common principles, but aims for an uncommon blend of patience, push and players.