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Man shot by officer in western Minnesota after allegedly fleeing to cemetery identified

The Wednesday evening encounter occurred just outside Granite Falls.


Prosecutors want teen tried as adult for his alleged role in shooting of MPD officer

For now, the 17-year-old is charged as a juvenile with second-degree attempted murder.


Charges: Driver's speed blamed for collision west of Twin Cities that killed other motorist

The defendant was traveling 76 mph in a 40 zone five seconds before the crash and still 49 mph at the point of impact, the criminal complaint read.


2 years in prison for psychologist who collected $819K in false claims from Mdewakanton Sioux

"For many years, he prioritized his family's material comfort and security over the integrity of his professional licensure," prosecutors told the court.


Officials ID man shot to death two days earlier behind a home in south Minneapolis

No arrests have been announced.


Charges: Man was drunk when he crashed in northern Minnesota, killed 2 passengers from Twin Cities

His pickup truck "completely split in two after striking a tree" about 2:45 a.m., the charges read.


U.S. agents capture Minneapolis murder defendant who was mistakenly freed from jail in Indianapolis

Kevin Mason had been a fugitive for two weeks until his apprehension in South St. Paul.


Blaine businessman pleads guilty to cheating hundreds of job seekers out of $600K

He defrauded at least 250 people out of several thousands of dollars each.


Officials ID the second inmate in Hennepin County jail to die in 9-day span

The Sheriff's Office attributed both deaths to a "medical incident."


Man who was unlicensed, high when he caused fatal crash in St. Paul is sentenced to 5½ years

The defendant was driving an SUV that was stolen and had its license plates switched.