Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.

Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete

A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.

Federal officials tout seizure of 'half a city block' in Minneapolis fraud case

Federal officials announced a new effort to recover Minneapolis real estate allegedly purchased with stolen child nutrition funds Tuesday, describing the properties as "half a city block" during an Oval Office appearance with President Donald Trump.

St. Paul proposes homelessness plan for winter after encampment closures

The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during winter and a permanent indoor village model in response to ongoing homelessness.

St. Thomas student caught using ‘hateful language’ withdraws from school

A University of St. Thomas student caught on video posted using “hateful language" to another person at a University of Minnesota event has withdrawn from classes, according to the school.

St. Cloud police squad cars crash responding to emergency call

Two St. Cloud police officers were hurt after their marked squad vehicles crashed while they responded to an emergency call on Tuesday.

Burnsville shooting leaves girl hurt, shelter-in-place order lifted

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a shooting that injured a girl in a Burnsville neighborhood Tuesday night. Police believe the shooting was not random, and no arrests have been made.

Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion

Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.

Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC

A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.

MN sergeant avoids drunk driving head-on crash
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A police officer in Chaska, Minnesota narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a a drunk driver on Oct. 16. 

MN law enforcement will model gang collaboration off New Jersey strategy

Minnesota leaders say a New Jersey-style information-sharing strategy could help slow gang-related shootings spreading across Twin Cities communities.

Minnesota adopting New Jersey model to curb gang violence
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Minnesota's top cops have a new framework for reducing gang crime. The plan involves more than 40 agencies, and it's modeled after a strategy from New Jersey. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.

15 alleged Antifa members return to court in Minneapolis over anti-ICE protests
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More than a dozen anti-ICE protesters appeared federal court in Minneapolis Tuesday as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on what it calls anti-government groups.

New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says

A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly. 

Tampa rapper convicted of murder requests death sentence in letter to judge

A convicted killer in Tampa wrote a letter asking a judge to sentence him to death for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.

DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties

A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.

Minnesota speeding crackdown issues 51K+ citations
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In just a matter of months, more than 50,000 citations were issued across Minnesota during a summer enforcement campaign, with speeding being the main culprit. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson to learn about recent trends seen on Minnesota roads.

Brooklyn Park teen shooting suspect ordered to stand trial as adult

The 17-year-old that authorities believe is responsible for the shooting of a 16-year-old in Brooklyn Park over the Fourth of July weekend has been certified to stand trial as an adult.