Fire destroys cat rescue home in St. Francis
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A fire destroyed a home that housed Kitten Kam Rescue in St. Francis. Several cats were saved, but some tragically died in the fire. 

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

Brooklyn Park plane crash: Feds release preliminary report, cause not yet determined

Federal investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are still working to determine the cause of a Brooklyn Park plane crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota lawmaker and her partner who was piloting the plane.

$6.5 million nonprofit lawsuit: Former 'We Push For Peace' leaders sued by AG

Two former directors of the nonprofit "We Push for Peace" are accused of misusing more than $6.5 million in charitable assets, according to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

University of Minnesota hack: Cyberattack hits thousands of schools nationwide during final exams

The University of Minnesota (U of M) is alerting its students to a cyberattack that targeted an educational software platform as hackers threaten to release the personal information of millions of users across the country.

3 adults critically injured after shooting in Bemidji

A shooting left three adults seriously injured in Bemidji Thursday evening. A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody.

St. Paul shootings drop 62% after specialized unit funded: Now statewide push begins

Leaders in St. Paul and Ramsey County are pushing for more state funding to help police solve nonfatal shootings, hoping to build on recent success in reducing violence.

Minneapolis City Council denies reappointment of Public Safety Commissioner Barnette again

The debate over Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette’s future continues as the Minneapolis City Council once again narrowly rejected his reappointment, leaving city leadership at a standstill.

US Attorney Rosen, Rep. Emmer speak on federal law enforcement cooperation with local sheriffs

A roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Daniel Rosen and local law enforcement addressed the crime challenges faced in Minnesota and outlined ways the federal government can assist.

St. Paul shootings drop 62% with special police unit
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A specialized unit has led to a decrease in shootings in St. Paul. Now officials are asking for state funding. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest. 

Ilhan Omar attacker pleads guilty in vinegar spraying incident

The man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a town hall pleaded guilty to the attack on Thursday.

Ramsey Co. leaders push for $1M to solve shootings
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Minnesota law enforcement leaders, elected officials, and criminal justice advocates gathered at the State Capitol to urge lawmakers to fund a statewide grant program. The House Public Safety Omnibus bill includes $1 million to improve clearance rates for nonfatal shootings. The proposed legislation is modeled after the highly successful Non-Fatal Shooting Unit in Saint Paul and Ramsey County.

Former USPS supervisor pleads guilty to stealing $369K in checks from mail

A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.