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Driver charged in August fatal hit-and-run near U soccer complex
Abby Anderson's death followed sister and elite athlete Gabe Grunewald's passing in 2019.
Hennepin County sheriff pleads guilty to misdemeanor drunken-driving offense
Dave Hutchinson crashed his SUV near Alexandria last week while attending a state sheriffs conference.
Defense opens its case in trial of Kimberly Potter
The former Brooklyn Center police officer's case will likely conclude Friday with testimony from Potter and a psychologist who will testify about "slip and capture errors."
Kim Potter's former boss: 'I saw no violation' of policy, law
Court was adjourned Thursday afternoon, with the defense's final two witnesses, including Potter, expected to testify Friday.
Teen agrees to 17-year sentence for murder in Minneapolis during fight
He'll be twice as old as he is now by the time his sentence ends.
Expert: Lethal force, Taser both unreasonable for Wright stop
Wright's father also testified as the final witness for the prosecution of Kimberly Potter, which is expected to rest on Thursday.
Expert: Potter not justified in using deadly force against Daunte Wright
The day ended with Arbuey Wright getting emotional sharing memories of his son.
Case vs. Potter focuses on Taser training; defense elicits support
Two of Kimberly Potter's former superiors took the stand. Central to the state's first-degree and second-degree manslaughter case against Potter is that she ignored her training.
Potter's former superiors tell of Taser regulations, training
Also, a Police Department commander speaks up for Potter's use of deadly force.
Driver hit from behind, dies in 3-vehicle crash in Wright County
The chain-reaction wreck was on Hwy. 55 in Buffalo.
Driver, 19, dies in fiery late-night crash in Roseville
The wreck occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Hwy. 36, the patrol said.
Potter prosecutors lay out differences between Taser, gun
A medical examiner testified that Daunte Wright likely died within seconds to minutes in the April 11 shooting.
Differences between Taser, gun described in Potter trial
Kimberly Potter's handgun weighed more than twice as much as her Taser, was different in color, grip and holstering, jury is told.
Repeat drunken driver who crashed in Brooklyn Center, left passenger to die sentenced to 9 years
At the time of the crash, the driver was on supervised probation for the most recent of three drunken driving convictions.
Potter's former supervisor calls use of deadly force justified
Former supervisor says Kim Potter was justified in using deadly force, even though that's not what she intended in shooting Daunte Wright.
Kimberly Potter's former supervisor details immediate aftermath of the Daunte Wright shooting
Mychal Johnson testified that he could have been injured or killed during struggle with Wright.
Canadian rapper sentenced to 6 years in prison for gun-running in Minnesota
Sitladeen and an accomplice were caught with dozens of guns on I-94 in western Minnesota.
Wright passenger: 'I replay that image in my head daily'
Prosecutors also called witnesses who said police waited several minutes to extract Daunte Wright from his car and begin life-saving measures. Prosecutors attempted to show that several officers encountered uncertainty because they weren't informed until much later that Wright had been shot by an officer.
Daunte Wright's girlfriend testifies of his final harrowing moments
Alayna Albrecht-Payton opened the second day of testimony in Kimberly Potter's manslaughter trial.
Sheriff David Hutchinson 'lucky to be alive' after alcohol-related crash
His attorney said test results from Wednesday's wreck are pending, but he expects they will show he was too intoxicated to drive.
Footage plays key role in first day of testimony at Potter trial
Daunte Wright's mother and a Brooklyn Center officer took the stand Wednesday
Wright's mother tells of distress after shooting: 'I knew, I knew'
Daunte Wright's mother tearfully described his final moments to a jury as the first prosecution witness in ex-Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter's manslaughter trial Wednesday.
Hennepin sheriff suspected of impaired driving in I-94 crash
David Hutchinson was injured in a rollover crash in the middle of the night near Alexandria. He acknowledged making the "inexcusable decision to drive after drinking alcohol."
Authorities looking for man charged with fatal shooting at Minneapolis gas station
The gunfire followed a brief exchange between the two men.
Defense cites 'chivalry and honor' before judge sentences man who landed fatal blow at Minneapolis bar
The defendant said he was trying to protect a woman who was receiving unwelcomed attention.
Armed robbers strike just outside U concert hall shortly before band performance
Cellphone is taken; no arrests announced.
Man admits being drunk when he sped through Minneapolis intersection, fatally hit teen on skateboard
The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash.
Most jury instructions finalized in Potter case; opening statements Wednesday
They provide a glimpse of what jurors will consider after hearing testimony.
Chronic auto thief admits speeding through stop sign in stolen car, killing other driver in St. Paul
Plea deal calls for a sentence of more than 9 years.
Man charged with killing his elderly father in their St. Anthony home
The 47-year-old suspect has a history of psychological problems.
Jury instructions hashed out before testimony begins in Kimberly Potter trial
Motions argued in court
Ex-Twin Cities teacher convicted of sexually assaulting woman he met on dating website
Work history includes teaching in Mounds View and St. Paul districts.
Unlicensed driver admits speeding when he veered off overpass, killed son in Brooklyn Center
The vehicle landed on the interstate below in the middle of the night.
Passenger, 20, killed in 2-vehicle crash on snowy highway in northern Minnesota
The wreck occurred after dark on Hwy. 71 south of Blackduck.
Man charged with trying to intimidate judge in Potter trial
Prosecutors say he made threats while in apartment building where he believed Judge Chu lived.
With full jury seated in Kimberly Potter trial, testimony begins next week
Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday.
St. Cloud woman charged with a 2nd fatal shooting; bodies were found on successive days
The 33-year-old is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two women.
Jury seated for manslaughter trial of ex-officer Potter in Wright shooting death
Attorneys are scheduled to make their opening statements on Wednesday. The jury is considerably less diverse than the one that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Jury selection resumes Friday in Kim Potter trial with goal of seeking 2 alternates
Opening statements are expected in the trial no later than Wednesday, and the judge has raised the prospect of starting early.
12 jurors now seated for Kim Potter's trial; one concerned over name disclosure but remains
One juror's name and other identifying information came out on the first day of jury selection.
Authorities ID man shot and killed by police in Mounds View liquor store
Police say the armed man was a carjacking suspect.
Black CNN security officer jailed during unrest after George Floyd's death withdraws lawsuit
The man's attorney declined to elaborate on the move, but said his client reserves the right to refile.
State investigators hear new sexual misconduct allegations against Twin Cities plastic surgeon
This latest accuser told investigators the doctor sexually touched her over several months, once after having her medicated.
Day 2 of Kimberly Potter trial concludes with 5 jurors left to go
Judge considers an earlier start to opening statements.
9 jurors are now seated in Potter trial in fatal Wright shooting
The former Brooklyn Center officer intends to testify about her actions resulting in the shooting of Daunte Wright.
Four jurors chosen in first day of ex-officer Potter's trial
The former Brooklyn Center officer's defense said Tuesday that she will testify.
Potter to testify in own defense in trial over Wright shooting
The first four jurors were selected Tuesday in the manslaughter trial of Kimberly Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April.
Year in jail for driver who caused fatal hit-and-run in St. Paul after leaving bar
Charges said he had 8 double shots of vodka before crash
25-year sentence for man who fatally shot stranger at Lake Street store
Ryan Decker, of St. Cloud, was in Minneapolis to help a friend move and went to the market for something to drink.
Prison for unlicensed driver who killed Plymouth man in hit-and-run while racing
The 20-year-old man will serve less than three years in prison.
Authorities ID man, 90, fatally hit by driver in downtown Hopkins
Victim died days later at residential hospice.
School bus driver admits to killing pedestrian in Brooklyn Park, fleeing scene
Prosecutors say they will seek a four-year sentence
Woman fatally shot in pickup truck identified
A man has been charged in what is being described as an accidental shooting in Brooklyn Center.
Guilty plea from driver in fatal St. Paul hit-and-run who fled state for weeks
The crash at E. 7th and Eichenwald streets killed Susan Harlan, 66, of St. Paul.
Driver, 22, dies in two-vehicle crash near Brainerd
The other driver survived her injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Bloomington police search for 2 people suspected of shooting dog in eye with BB gun
BB pellets hit the dog numerous times; one eye had to be removed.
Life, no parole for gunman who killed man on Christmas Day in Hibbing
The shooting was an apparent bid to settle a score from a previous altercation, authorities said
St. Cloud area farmer sentenced to repay $1.4M for defrauding USDA loan programs
He used grain he didn't have as collateral to get the loans, according to prosecutors.
St. Cloud-area farm ordered to repay $1.4M to USDA, put on probation
The Becker farmer defrauded government loan programs
Passenger killed in St. Cloud crash involving two trucks
One of the trucks was stopped and hit from behind by the other, the patrol said.
Twin Cities doctor who had leg amputated after zipline injury in Mexico awarded $24.8M
Defense said Minnesotan was racing others on the zipline and later rejected medical advice to stay in the local hospital.
Pregnant woman whose body was found in trailer in Uptown identified as Dreamgirls dancer
Two people are charged after the body was found in a burning trailer in Uptown.
Hopkins woman charged with swindling $130K from 2 victims with promises to lift curses
The self-proclaimed psychic and spiritual adviser said she was more effective than health professionals, according to the charges.
Court revokes phone access for man charged in fatal Hwy. 169 shooting
Judge agrees that Jamal Smith was tampering with witnesses; his calls are now limited to speaking with his attorneys.
Driver in fatal Hennepin County crash was leaving accident scene, authorities say
Litchfield man was in "minor fender bender" before speeding away, sheriff's office said.
Man charged with fatally hitting pedestrian while fleeing St. Paul police in stolen car
The car's owner said she left it running in the driveway to warm it up, according to the charges.
Minnesota woman, year-old son killed in crash just over Iowa border
The collision also left her two daughters severely injured, authorities said.
Driver with suspended license charged with killing U doctor in high-speed crash in Arden Hills
The pediatric doctor made trips to Africa to treat patients, hiked the continent's highest peak.
Charges: Man threatened to kill TSA agent at MSP, went after police
At one point, he picked up a stanchion and swung it at the agent, the charges alleged.
27-year sentence awaits shooter who killed man near northeast Minneapolis intersection
A woman implicated in the homicide was scheduled to go on trial Monday.
Police: Woman fatally stabbed her husband, 71, in their New Hope home
The man was stabbed in the arm and died later that day. His wife has not been charged, pending further investigation.
Charges: Man was 'off his medications,' killed mother in their St. Paul home
Police found the woman dead in the entry, the criminal complaint said.
Charge: Man killed dog in Carver County with arrow because it was 'ruining' his deer hunt
The hunter later offered to pay the family to replace Reba, a two-year-old great Pyrenees, the complaint read.
Authorities ID man who died after his south Minneapolis home caught fire
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to smoking, according to fire officials.