Target Removes Clown Masks from Store Shelves and Online
This comes after the social media craze and recent attacks
Target has decided to pull clown masks from its stores and online.
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Minnesota Woman Guilty of Assaulting Non-English Speaker
Smashed a beer glass in woman's face for not speaking English
A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to assault for attacking another woman in a restaurant because she was speaking Swahili.
A Deadly Weekend on Minnesota Roads: 10 Fatalities in 3 Days
Minnesota Surpasses 300 Road Fatalities for the Year
It’s been a deadly weekend on Minnesota roads with 10 people losing their lives since Thursday bringing the 2016 preliminary fatality count up to 307.
Lancour and Superior agree to terms
Both ok with deal
Natasha Lancour has settled her lawsuit with the city of superior for 50,000 dollars.In January of 2014 the 31–year–old was arrested outside of Keyport lounge in Superior.
Charles Manson Follower Denied Parole for 1969 Murder
Robert Beausoleil murdered musician Gary Hinman
California officials have denied parole for a follower of cult leader, Charles Manson, who is serving a life prison term for murder he committed 47 years ago.
Rare Prison Sentence in Detroit for Stealing Social Security
Stole mothers identity to continue receiving benefits
A judge has ordered a rare prison sentence in a case of Social Security fraud in southeastern Michigan.
South Dakota Man Accused of Cutting Woman’s Nipples Off
He is charged with domestic aggravated assault
A Sioux Falls man is accused of sitting on a woman and slicing her nipples off with a pair of scissors.
La Crosse Judge Disarms Officers Testifying in Courtroom
Police Chief calls the policy a "serious safety issue"
The police chief in La Crosse says a county judge compromised courtroom safety when she told officers testifying in a police battery case to come to the trial unarmed.
FOUND: Nicolas Robert David
Last seen Monday, October 10, 2016
UPDATE: Nicolas David was found SAFE in Faribault.
Last Place on Earth Owner Appeal Denied
Jim Carlson will continue to serve is 17.5 year sentence
The former owner of the Duluth head shop, Last Place on Earth, was dealt a huge blow Tuesday, October 11, after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
East Lansing Legalizes Marijuana Use
Decriminalizes use and possession, over the age of 21
East Lansing has passed an ordinance legalizing the use and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana on private property by people over age 21.
Man Charged in Attack over Vikings Inflatable
Confrontation over inflatable yard decoration leads to stabbing
Authorities have charged a Madison man in a confrontation involving a Minnesota Vikings inflatable yard decoration in Stoughton.
Teen Arrested in Double Homicide Involving Infant in Minneapolis
17-year-old shot a 20-year-old and a 7-month-old
Minneapolis police say they’ve arrested a 17-year-old boy suspected in a double-homicide near a park that left a baby and a 20-year-old man dead.
Plea Agreement Reached for Victor Barnard
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault
A plea agreement was reached Tuesday October 11, involving 55-year-old Victor Barnard who pleaded guilty to sexual assault. He has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.Â
Confrontation Over MN Vikings Yard Inflatable Leaves Man Injured
Man cut by a vandal in his yard
Police say a man suffered several cuts after he confronted another man who was vandalizing a Minnesota Vikings inflatable in his yard in the southern Wisconsin city of Stoughton.
LOCATED: Curtis Weber
Was last seen Monday, October 10
UPDATE: Curtis was found safe in Polk County.
2 Dead After Police Chase End in Crash in Burnsville
Fleeing driver and another motorist dead
The Minnesota State Patrol says two people died when a police chase that started in Apple Valley ended in a crash in Burnsville.
MISSING Winona State University Student
He was last seen Friday, October 7, just before midnight
The Winona Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala, 19, of White Bear Lake.
Missing Worthington Man LOCATED 10-10
Edwin Castillo was last seen Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016
The Worthington Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Edwin Castillo, 23, of Worthington.
Knife-Wielding Clown Arrested in Crookston
Teenagers taunting and chasing children in town
The clown sightings continue across the nation and have now started appearing in Minnesota.
Update: Missing Grand Rapids Woman Found Dead
One day after authorities issued a missing person alert for Lindsday Marie Voltz, her body was discovered.
Duluth Woman’s Cello Stolen From Home
Community Comes Forward to Help Local Musician
A Duluth musician is asking for the community’s help to solve a crime, after her prized possession was stolen from her apartment.
Local Reaction to Duluth Shooting
Residents' reaction to the shooting that took place Sunday night on Skyline Parkway
Local residents in Duluth express concern after a shooting Monday night on Skyline Parkway.
Minnesota dad of teen victim warns of distracted driving
Minnesota dad of teen victim warns of distracted driving
A father in southeastern Minnesota is spreading the message to teenagers about the dangers of distracted driving.
Milwaukee Police Chief Will Not Release Video of Shooting
Once the DOJ determines charges materials will be released
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said he won’t go against the advice of the state’s attorney general and local district attorney to release the video of a fatal police shooting that sparked riots.
One Dead After Train Hits Station in New Jersey
The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. Thursday
A commuter train crashed into the Hoboken, New Jersey train station Thursday morning around 8:45 a.m.
Shots Fired on 100 Block of East 3rd Street
No arrests have been made yet
On Tuesday night, September 27, 2016 at around 11:00 p.m., Duluth Police responded to the area of the 100 block of East 3rd Street on several reports of shots fired in the area.
Sisters Found Dead in Villa on African Island
Their family is now seeking answers from officials
A Minnesota man says his family has been given little information on how his two sisters died while vacationing on a tropical African island.
Extremist Ideology Inspired St. Cloud Mall Attacker
Dahir Adan appears to have been inspired by extremism
FBI Director James Comey says the man who stabbed 10 people in a Minnesota mall before being shot and killed appears to have been inspired, at least in part, by extremist ideology.
3 Injured in South Carolina School Shooting
One teacher and two students have been injured
A shooting at an elementary school in South Caroline has left two students and one teacher wounded.
Eric Schuette Arrested in Brown County
He is deemed dangerous and has a history of attempted homicide of police officer
A Manitowoc man who was wanted by Wisconsin law enforcement after missing an appointment with his parole officer, and had a history of attempted homicide, has been arrested in Brown County.
3 Charged in Fatal Shooting of Minnetonka Teen
16-year-old shot and killed Sunday, Sept. 25
Three people have been charged with murder in the death of a Minnetonka High School student during an alleged robbery in St. Paul.
Locals Aim to Change Perception of Criminal Definition
"We Are All Criminals"
A group of locals is hoping to bring light to something they say is a problem.
Two Adults Charged in Hermantown Drive By Shooting
Two face multiple charges after a shooting that left one injured
On Saturday, September 24, 2016 around 11:56 p.m., Hermantown Police were dispatched to the 4800 block of Oak Ridge Drive in Hermantown to a reported drive by shooting.
Hermantown Drive By Shooting Mugs
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Suicidal Man Dies in Confrontation with Burnsville Police
Officers were wearing body cameras at the time of the shooting
A man who authorities say was threatening suicide is dead after a confrontation with police in Burnsville.
Woman Charged with Wrongfully Obtaining Public Assistance
Applied for benefits in Minnesota while residing in Wisconsin
A 51-year-old woman obtained more than $31,000 in public assistance in Minnesota, while residing in Superior.
Hibbing Man Charged with Assault and Reckless Driving
Man rams an unmarked squad car as he flees police
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, members of the Boundary Waters Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force (BWDVCTF) attempted to conduct an investigatory stop on Kenneth Pogorelc after he parked his vehicle in the 100 block of 34th Street West in Hibbing.
Firefighters Respond to Suspicious Fire at Woodland Recreation Center
Fire Officials Say Fire is Like One in Hartley Park a Month Ago
The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire at the dug out at the Woodland Recreation center on Sunday around 1 in the afternoon.
Level III Sex Offender Relocating to Virginia
David Schmidt has a history of sexual contact with minors and possessing child pornography
The Virginia Police Department has released information to the public about a Level III Sex Offender that has been released after serving his sentence.
Bemidji Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide
Christopher Smith's charges arose form a vehicle crash on Hwy 65 back in March 2016
Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar reports on Monday, September 26, 2016, Christopher Glenn Smith, 30, of Bemidji, Minnesota, was sentenced on one count of felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide.
Saturday Night Drive By Shooting in Hermantown
Police responded to the call at the 4800 block of Oak Ridge Drive
On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:56 p.m., Hermantown Police were dispatched to the 4800 block of Oak Ridge Drive in Hermantown to a reported drive by shooting. Officers arrived just after midnight, and during the initial investigation, officers determined that several shots had been fired from a vehicle at a group of individuals who were standing in the yard of 4833 Oak Ridge Drive.
Duluth Man Sentenced for Lincoln Park Murder
Murder Occured in 2015
A Duluth man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2015 murder.
Tulsa Police Officer Charged with First-Degree Manslaughter
Betty Shelby shot an unarmed black man earlier this month
A former federal prosecutor says prosecutors in Tulsa were right to swiftly charge a white police officer with first-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.
Latest on the Charlotte Police Fatal Shooting
Protests erupted after police fatally shot a black man
The Latest on protests in Charlotte, North Carolina over the fatal police shooting of a black man.
If You See Something, Say Something Campaign
September is Preparedness Month
The recent bomb explosions in New York and New Jersey, along with a stabbing at a St. Cloud, Minnesota mall reminds the community to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Charges Filed in the Theft of David Haiman’s Car
Corwin was operating a vehilce previously owned by alleged murder victim David Haiman
Itasca County Attorney John J. Muhar reports on September 20, 2016, Triston Michael Corwin, appeared in Itasca county District court in connection with one count of felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, one count of felony Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, one count of felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle, one count of misdemeanor Driving While Impaired, and one count of misdemeanor Fleeing a Peace Officer on foot.
2014 Murder of NDSU Student Remains a Mystery
Tom Bearsonwas found three days after he disappeared
The killing of a North Dakota State University student from central Minnesota remains a mystery two years later.
Wisconsin Outlaws Synthetic Opioid
Synthetic opioid known as U-47700 has been outlawed
Wisconsin’s Controlled Substance Board has outlawed a synthetic opioid known as U-47700.
Restaurant Owner Receives Backlash for Muslim Message
Posted a sign saying "Muslims Get Out"
Some residents of a small community south of the Twin Cities say one business owner’s sign is giving the city a bad name.
