States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Minneapolis man sentenced for 2013 assault solved years later through DNA testing

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for a 2013 attack solved years later when evidence was tested as part of an effort to clear a backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect's defense sorting through 9TB of evidence

The defense attorneys for the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers in June told a judge on Wednesday they are still in the process of downloading and examining nine terabytes worth of evidence.

Mankato man murdered over unpaid THC cartridges debt: Charges

The murder allegedly occurred over an unpaid debt for THC cartridges, which are now legal for adults over 21 years old under Minnesota's recreational marijuana laws. Witnesses said they saw the suspect wielding a Draco-style rifle.

HCAO on DNA leads to sentence in 2013 sexual assault [RAW]
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty held a press conference following the sentencing of Mohamud Bulle, who was convicted in October of criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. DNA from the 2013 sexual assault kit was tested in 2020, as part of the BCA’s effort to investigate previously untested kits, and ultimately linked Bulle to the case in 2024.

Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash

The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.

Mounds View High School teacher arrested, put on administrative leave

A Mounds View High School teacher has been arrested and put on administrative leave under the suspicion of having “inappropriate sexual contact" with a student.

Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman victimized in carjacking spree

Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman was one of the victims in a carjacking spree in Minneapolis on Monday night, police said Tuesday.

Homeland Security: ICE has received more than 200,000 job applications

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has received more than 200,000 job applications.

Public restroom problem: Minneapolis wants to increase access downtown

A report found that outside of special events, there are very few publicly available restrooms — with most of the burden falling on business owners.

Duluth man drove group home van drunk, high at over 100 mph: Charges

A 19-year-old Duluth man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and marijuana while driving group home van recklessly that led to an injury crash earlier this month, according to charges filed in St. Louis County Court.

New Hope early morning house fire sends 2 to hospital

Authorities say two people are hospitalized after a house fire in New Hope early Tuesday morning.

MN lawmaker shootings: Police chiefs org will review law enforcement response

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local police departments have hired the International Association of Chiefs of Police to review the law enforcement response to the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers in June.

Watch: Bank robber fakes limp, then runs off after Louisiana heist

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, are searching for a man who faked a limp and wore a neck brace and cane to disguise himself during a bank robbery.

Guardians pitchers indicted in gambling scheme involving MLB games

Federal officials indicted two Major League Baseball pitchers on charges related to an alleged gambling scheme concocted to rig bets on games during the season.