Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter indicted by grand jury

The man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while wounding two others in June during an alleged coordinated attack has been indicted by a grand jury on eight total charges.

Bemidji teacher charged with possessing, distributing child pornography

The teacher reportedly told investigators he was part of a Kik group called "Teachers for Students," and that pornography was shared in the group, charging documents allege.

Man who faked his own death found guilty of rape in Utah

A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.

132-year-old Minnesota church destroyed in fire

A historic church in Cosmos, Minnesota, that stood for more than 130 years burned, to the ground overnight after a fire ripped through the structure.

No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car

Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.

BCA identifies Walker police officer who shot man wielding knife in the arm

State investigators have released the identity of the Walker, Minn. police officer who shot a man that authorities say was wielding a knife and had threatened to kill workers at a Dollar General store.

Minnesota prisons to get rid of most K-9 teams, retired trainer calls it 'travesty'

The Minnesota Department of Corrections will get rid of most of its 13 K-9 teams in November, dramatically downsizing a program that handlers said makes prisons safer.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

MPD officers lose post-shift earning power in budget proposals

Minneapolis police seem likely to lose some earning power as the mayor and city council set about trimming the city budget.

Plymouth man embezzled more than $1 million over 14 years: Charges

Federal charges have been filed against a man from Plymouth who is accused of embezzling more than $1 million from a Minneapolis real estate company he used to work for.

Missing Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner: Search ramps up in Wyoming

Authorities in Wyoming say the search for Grant Gardner continue and have ramped up as the Lakeville native has not been heard from for more than two weeks.

Car found in river may be linked to Sauk Rapids man who disappeared 58 years ago

Authorities say a 1960s-era car discovered by a fisherman in the Mississippi River could be linked to the disappearance of a man nearly 58 years ago in Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion

A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.

More than 120 car windows broken in overnight spree in Minneapolis

Police responded to at least 125 reports of broken car windows overnight in Minneapolis from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12. No arrests have been made.

2 people found dead inside burning Cass County home

Authorities discovered the remains of two people while battling a house fire in Outing, Minn. early Wednesday morning.