Howard Thompson
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St. Paul murder charges: Convicted murderer, another inmate charged in 2022 shooting
Two men already serving prison time in Minnesota, one for another murder in St. Paul, are now facing charges for a 2022 murder outside a St. Paul bar.
MN, WI heists: Suspects charged took selfies with stolen cash, jewelry: charges
Four men who authorities say were a part of a South American theft ring are accused of targeting homes in Minnesota and Wisconsin for high-end burglaries, then posing for selfies with the stolen items.
Fmr. MN state senator Justin Eichorn pleads guilty in teen prostitution sting
Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to his arrest in a sting in Bloomington last year when he was accused of trying to solicit a prostitute he believed to be a 17-year-old girl.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signs gun ban ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new ordinance that carries a ban on assault weapons but won't take effect unless there are major changes to state law.
Minnesota fraud: House Republicans issue fraud report as committee wrap
After weeks of hearings, Republicans on the House fraud committee have issued their report on Minnesota fraud.
Large fire breaks out in downtown Sauk Centre apartments
A late-night fire damaged several apartments and businesses in downtown Sauk Centre, drawing a large emergency response but leaving no one hurt earlier this week.
Minnesota AG sends warning to landlords of massage parlors suspected of sex trafficking
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has sent a warning to nine commercial landlords warning they may be renting to massage parlors that are engaging in sex trafficking, warning the landlords of the legal consequences.
Eden Prairie townhome arsonist hit with 15 year prison sentence
Abdirahman Abdi Abdullahi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for setting fire to an Eden Prairie townhome in May 2024 that left a nine-month-old baby fighting for their life.
MN racehorse owner Barry Butzow pleads guilty in sexual assault of bartender
Barry Butzow, a well-known racehorse owner in the Twin Cities metro, has pleaded guilty to a criminal sexual conduct charge related to allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted a bartender he hired for a private party in May 2024.
Adrian Peterson to be inducted in Vikings Ring of Honor
Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor in 2026, the team announced on Monday. Here's a look back at his top moments in Minnesota.