Isanti Co. homicide appears to have cartel connections, charges detail

The slaying of a man this month near Princeton, Minn. appears to have connections to a drug cartel, criminal complaints filed last week allege.

Man fatally shot at Isanti County home

Law enforcement is investigating the death of a man who was found fatally shot in Isanti County Wednesday morning. 

Isanti County Jail nurse killed, remembered for empathy and smiles

Sarah Carda was a nurse at Isanti County Jail nurse for nine years. Co-workers told FOX 9 that Sarah was full of empathy and an endless source of laughs. Sadly, investigators say she was killed this past weekend at the hands of her husband.

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Prosecutors filed murder charges?Monday against the man accused of shooting and killing his wife over the weekend in Fish Lake Township.

Man arrested after deadly shooting at Fish Lake Township home

The Isanti County Sheriff's Office shared a message about the shooting, mourning the death of Sarah Carda, saying she was killed in a "senseless act of domestic violence." The sheriff said Carda worked with the department as a registered nurse.

Woman airlifted for injuries after Isanti County house explosion, fire

A woman was airlifted after suffering injuries from an apparent house explosion in Isanti County Monday morning, according to authorities. 

Human remains found during search of missing person in Isanti County

The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were conducting a targeted search as part of an investigation into a person who was reported missing in February 2023.

Amanda Jo Vangrinsven murderer Richard Peterson sentenced for role in her killing

An Isanti man has been sentenced for the killing of 32-year-old Amanda Jo Vangrinsven in August 2021, when her body was found buried on his property by police.

Isanti BMX racer saved by off-duty nurse after frightening crash

On most race days at Rum River BMX in Isanti, large crashes and falls occur, but when Brian Oberg went down, it wasn’t long until everyone realized this wasn't an ordinary crash. 

Isanti man to plead guilty for the murder of Amanda Jo Vangrinsven

The man accused of killing 32-year-old Amanda Jo Vangrinsven in August 2021 after her body was found buried on his property filed paperwork to enter a guilty plea.

Plow truck catches fire along I-35E after fleeing deputies in Isanti County

A plow truck that deputies say was involved in a burglary in Isanti County earlier in the day caught fire along I-35E near Lino Lakes on Tuesday.

Large fire burns through school bus garage in Isanti County

The Braham Police Department requested people stay clear of the area as fire crews battle the blaze. A nearby school said operations will continue as usual, and all students and staff are safe.

21-year-old dies in single vehicle rollover in Isanti County

A 21-year-old died in a single-vehicle rollover in Isanti County Tuesday night, according to the sheriff’s office.

Man, daughter survive hard landing after engine trouble near Cambridge, Minn.

A man flying in Isanti County Tuesday night with his daughter managed to make a successful emergency landing in a cornfield after experiencing engine trouble.