Former Anoka theater teacher charged with sexual abuse of four former students
Fietek, until recently a professor in Boston, taught at the Anoka arts school from 2005 to 2019.
North Metro
Doctor fatally run over by vehicle she exited in Princeton to aid stricken driver
The woman died at the scene, according to police.
North Metro
Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck in East Bethel
A preliminary investigation indicates that a commercial Dodge flatbed pickup truck towing a trailer collided with the Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
West Metro
Crystal police officer injured after pursuit is identified
Jessica Donahue, a 19-year veteran, has been released from the hospital and is recovering from her injuries, according to the BCA.
Coronavirus
State warns 14 bars and restaurants over COVID violations
Outbreaks involving 14 bars and 710 people over the past month or so show that some businesses haven't been taking the required precautions, officials said.
North Metro
At least 4 tornadoes hit Minnesota, western Wisconsin over weekend
A Chisago County man said it sounded like a "freight train rolling through" as tornadoes touched down north of the Twin Cities and near Osseo, Wis.
North Metro
Brooklyn Center may remove former sheriff's name from city sites
One historian says the former Hennepin County sheriff once belonged to the Ku Klux Klan.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 19
CORCORAN JUNE 4 Disturbance. Officers responded to a report of someone screaming in the 22900 block of County Road 50. They found an intoxicated…
West Metro
Iowa man charged with running over Crystal police officer after pursuit
The officer who was run over is recovering and was to be released from a hospital, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering said in an e-mail.
North Metro
SUV driver killed in crash at Hwy. 10 intersection in Ramsey
The wreck occurred Thursday morning in Ramsey.
West Metro
Crystal officer injured when run over by pursued vehicle
Three people who were in the vehicle were arrested.
North Metro
Man who started fire in Walmart lot in Fridley that killed girl pleads guilty
The most serious of the charges was dismissed in plea deal calling for 5-year sentence.
East Metro
Authorities ID man struck and killed on freeway in Arden Hills
Authorities have identified a 48-year-old New Brighton man who died days after being struck by a car in Arden Hills.Troy Alan Birkholz, 48, had been…
West Metro
Minnesota school district sees benefits to life after cops in schools
Arrests down in system that serves high-needs kids.
North Metro
Anoka County suing tech company over troubled property tax database
Tyler Technologies was also blamed for a failed online records project for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
North Metro
Teen sentenced to 22 years for fatally shooting man in northeast Mpls.
Younger teen charged in the killing could have his case moved to adult court Tuesday.
North Metro
Champlin man who crashed into north Minneapolis bus shelter found incompetent for sentencing
Court will review George Jensen's mental status in six months
West Metro
Charge: Officers revived pulse, tended to gunshot wounds of Bloomington restaurant owner
20-year-old charged in that robbery and a St. Paul liquor store heist.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 5
ANDOVER JUNE 14 Drunken driving. Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Bunker Lake Boulevard and NW. Goldenrod Street and arrested a 30-year-old…
North Metro
Prison for Twin Cities woman whose ginseng investment scam raked in nearly $500K
Her investors were promised extraordinary returns on their investments.
West Metro
2 felons arrested, accused of shooting Bloomington restaurant owner during robbery
The suspects were out on probation at the time of the crime in mid-June.
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