Howard Thompson
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Apple Valley man sentenced to 40 years for slaying of teen at Minneapolis park
An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the deadly shooting of a teen at a Minneapolis park in 2025.
Minnesota man sentenced to 2 life terms in prison for Hanska double murder
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison for the slaying of a young mother and her new partner last November in Hanska, Minnesota.
Edina shifts gun violence meeting from online to City Hall
The City of Edina has reversed course and will hold an in-person meeting Monday addressing recent gun violence after previously announcing the event would be held online only.
Minneapolis police search for suspect in deadly Green Line train shooting
Minneapolis police say they are investigating a deadly shooting that reportedly occurred on a Green Line train on the University of Minnesota campus late Saturday night.
Duluth man sentenced for brutal attack, carjacking of 78-year-old man
A Duluth man has been sentenced for the brutal attack of a 78-year-old man during a violent carjacking that left that victim fighting for his life in 2021.
Police find 27 open liquor bottles in SUV after deadly Jordan crash: Charges
Police say they found 27 open liquor bottles in the SUV of a driver accused of causing a deadly Jordan crash that killed a Chaska man. Charges say the bottles included numerous small containers of 99-brand spirits and Fireball whiskey.
Target dress purchase helped police ID Roseville kidnapping suspect: charges
An Isanti man is accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint from a Roseville dental clinic, holding her captive for hours and sexually assaulting her before finally releasing her in St. Paul. and police say a dress purchase from Target helped them crack the case.
Forest Lake man charged after pounds of cannabis, gold found in home
A drug task force uncovered nearly 200 pounds of cannabis flower and a stash of gold inside a Forest Lake man's home after someone told police about his alleged operation running pot from Michigan to Minnesota.
Investigators determine cause of fire that killed Jessi Pierce, 3 kids
Minnesota state fire investigators have determined the deadly fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the life of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children was sparked by overheating electrical equipment in a home office.
St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Her over sexual harassment claims
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her over allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, including making sexual advances towards the police chief and unwanted touching.