Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Motorcyclist killed in Brooklyn Park crash
A motorcycle rider died after a crash with a vehicle at a Brooklyn Park intersection on Wednesday.
A motorcycle rider died after a crash with a vehicle at a Brooklyn Park intersection on Wednesday.
Vance Boelter sentencing: Boelter to face state charges now
With the federal case now complete, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will now move forward with state charges against Vance Boelter for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year.
With the federal case now complete, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will now move forward with state charges against Vance Boelter for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year.
Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
Vance Boelter sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years, all to be served consecutively for the 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years, all to be served consecutively for the 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Kratom purchase age, penalties rise in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1
The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.
The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Farmington hit-and-run: 4 arrested after crash that left 13-year-old boy dead
Four people have been arrested in connection with a deadly crash last week that left a 13-year-old boy dead in Farmington, Minn.
Four people have been arrested in connection with a deadly crash last week that left a 13-year-old boy dead in Farmington, Minn.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Farmington hit-and-run: Family of 13-year-old seeks justice as driver remains at large
A family is holding on to hope and faith as police search for the driver who struck and killed their 13-year-old son while he was riding his bike.
A family is holding on to hope and faith as police search for the driver who struck and killed their 13-year-old son while he was riding his bike.
ICE assault case against Inver Grove Heights paraprofessional dropped
An Inver Grove Heights paraprofessional was accused of assault against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in January, but the charges against her have now been dropped.
An Inver Grove Heights paraprofessional was accused of assault against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in January, but the charges against her have now been dropped.
Madison police: Officer shoots, killed man armed with knife
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.
Minnesota fraud: Suspect who jumped off balcony to avoid arrest pleads guilty
The man arrested by FBI agents after he jumped from a fourth-story balcony pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
The man arrested by FBI agents after he jumped from a fourth-story balcony pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Former Lake Superior College faculty member recorded people in bathroom: Charges
A former Lake Superior College (LSC) faculty member has been charged after he recorded at least 22 people while they were in the bathroom.
A former Lake Superior College (LSC) faculty member has been charged after he recorded at least 22 people while they were in the bathroom.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Brooklyn Park police announce arrest in sexual assault case
Brooklyn Park police say they have made an arrest related to a sexual assault incident.
Brooklyn Park police say they have made an arrest related to a sexual assault incident.
FBI Most Wanted suspect captured in Vermont after attempted home break-in, officials say
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
"Most wanted fraudster" nabbed for $547M Medicare scheme, DOJ says
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.