MN couple sued for allegedly using rat poison to prevent dogs from urinating in yard

A Mankato couple has been sued by the Minnesota Attorney General after they allegedly put rat poison on a public sidewalk to prevent dogs from urinating in their garden.

Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says

A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.

Minnesota officials face backlash over victim-supported pardon

Minnesota officials are facing criticism for pardon of man set to be deported after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. The Minnesota Board of Pardons says a victim-support letter made the difference in decision to grant pardon to Tou Lue Vang.

Eden Prairie firefighters honored for saving baby from burning townhome
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Four local firefighters are being honored for their bravery after saving a baby from a burning town home. The Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award is being given to four Eden Prairie firefighters by the U.S. Attorney's Office for Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Why MN pardoned man convicted of sexually abusing child
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A man was set to be deported to Laos before he was pardoned after he was convicted of sexually abusing a child. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Minnesota e-bike crackdown: ER visits up 9x as police push to clarify rules
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Police across Minnesota are clarifying rules for riding electric-powered vehicles as complaints rise. A recent chase in New Brighton involved teenagers riding electric motorcycles on the highway shoulder at nearly 1 a.m. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
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A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off

The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.

Minneapolis police detail drug market crackdown
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Minneapolis authorities announced on Thursday that it will begin a coordinated effort to crackdown on "open-air" drug activity seen throughout the city. 

DOJ: Two illegal alien brothers from Romania plead guilty to multi-state stolen SNAP benefit scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says two Romanian brothers who are illegally in the United States pleaded guilty Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits in several states.