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Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman

Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.


Friend heard money, relationship woes from man tied to Chanhassen killing who took his own life

Daniel Balto was a "person of interest" in the death of Erik Berger, who investigators say was stabbed and shot.


Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable

The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.


Police chase ends in Cannon Falls with driver fatally shooting himself, officials say

The 30-mile chase began after police officer's vehicle was rammed by the suspect, officials said.


Gunfire from vehicle in Minneapolis wounds 3 people, 1 critically; 2 suspects arrested

The gunfire erupted shortly after 8:50 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of N. Lowry Avenue, police said.


Charges: Teen speeder crashes in Minneapolis, leaves passenger to die in fiery wreck

Court records show the driver has been cited repeatedly for exceeding the limit anywhere from 21 to 29 mph.


Cambridge man pleads to fatal, drunken crash while he was on probation for DWI

The 29-year-old pleaded guilty in Isanti County to criminal vehicular homicide for causing a rollover wreck that killed a passenger in his car.


Officials: Law enforcement gunfire killed man in shootout in Minnetonka

A deputy shot in the encounter has been released from the hospital.


20 years in prison for River Falls man who forced woman to stream on OnlyFans, other sex sites

He also sexually exploited a teenage girl.


Woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth, police say

Police are trying to determine whether the stabbing is related to a shooting around the same time that wounded one person.