Police Brutality Case Ends in Settlement
Civil rights lawsuit involving a small Madeline Island town
In a Fox Follow Up, a judgement has come in a civil rights lawsuit involving a small Madeline Island town.
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Safe Travel for the Labor Day Weekend
Minnesota State Patrol Reminds Motorist to Slow Down and Be Safe
Millions of travelers are hitting the road this evening to enjoy the last long weekend of the summer season.
String of Unsolved Homicides in Anchorage has Residents on Edge
Police have urged people to be vigilant and travel in groups at night
A rash of unsolved killings in outdoor public places in Alaska’s largest city is putting residents on edge.
Man Charged with Threatening Sandy Hook Elementary
Connecticut man accused of phoning in threat
A Connecticut man is accused of phoning in a threat to the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, which replaced the building that was demolished after 20 children and six educators were shot to death there in 2012.
Stillwater Prison Warden on Leave Pending Investigation
Officials not releasing any details at this time
The warden of the Stillwater state prison is on leave pending an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Stanford Rapist Set Free After Serving Half His Term
Brock Turner was sentenced to 6 months for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
Brock Turner has left jail with a parting gift of sorts — a large packet of hate mail, given to him today by authorities in California’s Santa Clara County.
Former Subway Spokesperson Turns Blame on Victim’s Parents
Jared Fogel was imprisoned for child pornography and sex abuse
Subway’s former pitchman imprisoned for child pornography and sex abuse says the parents of one of his female victims are to blame for what he describes as her “destructive behaviors.”
Male Arrested on Drug Charges after Fleeing Police
Man was selling heroin out of Carlton Co. hotel
On Tuesday, August 30, a little after midnight, Duluth Police, investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, MN State Patrol, Proctor Police, Carlton County sheriff’s Department, Fond du Lac Police, Superior Police specifically their K-9, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old, Joe Brown of Red Wing, MN after.
American Civil Liberties Union Lawsuit
ACLU is demading release of squad car video
The Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of squad car video in the July 6 shooting of Philando Castile.
Orlando Releases 911 Calls from the Pulse Nightclub Shooting
9 of the hundreds of calls made have gone public
The City of Orlando has released a tiny faction of the hundreds of call that were made to 911 dispatchers during the Pulse nightclub massacre.
Drunk Driving Related Deaths on Overall Decline
New 2015 report shows DWI arrests at 35-year low and fewer repeat offenders
Attitudes toward drunk driving are changing for the better among Minnesotans, as fewer DWIs and drunk driving related deaths are occurring across the state.
Outside Jury Requested for Slender Man Stabbing Case
Two Wisconsin girls attempted to kill a classmate to please the horror character
Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please horror character, Slender Man want jurors from outside their home county to decide their trials.
Increased Wisconsin State Patrol Over Labor Day Weekend
Construction suspended for the holiday on most major highways
Traffic fatalities so far this year are about 8% higher than the same period last year.
Two Arrested in Duluth on Drug Charges
Duluth Police and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force take down two more
On Friday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m., Duluth Police and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested 59-year-old, Barry Foster of Duluth and 38-year-old, Sheron Hoskins of Chicago after a search warrant was conducted at a residence in the area of Lake Avenue and 7th Street.
Teacher Involved in Murder-Suicide, Allegations of Sexual Conduct with Minors
The MN teacher and husband were under investigation
Murder-suicide victims were under investigation for having sexual contact with a 16-year-old boy.
Two Teens Charged with Murder After Dragging Teen with Pickup
Authorities reported that the teen was found unconcious in the middle of the road
Prosecutors have charged two teenagers with murder in the dragging death of an 18-year-old Montrose man over the weekend.
Former U of M Student Sentenced for Raping Women at Parties
Pled guilty to two counts of 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct
A former University of Minnesota student will serve time in prison for raping two women he met at college parties in 2014.
Wisconsin Cold Case is Gaining New Attention
2006 death of a pharmacist found in his home with two gunshot wounds to his chest
Investigators in central Wisconsin have given new attention to the 2006 death of a pharmacist found in his home with two gunshot wounds to his chest.
Minnesota Teacher Found Dead with Husband in Suspected Murder-Suicide
The couple was found on an island off of Washington state
A Minnesota elementary school teacher that was under investigation in a criminal case has been found dead along with his husband on an island in Washington state.
Michigan Driver Charged in I-35 Fatal Crash
Crash killed two firefighters after leaving the freeway and striking the median cables
The latest on the crash in Blaine on I-35W that killed two Michigan firefighters who were on their way to a Utah wildfire.
Drug Overdose Spikes Finally Begin to Slow in Ohio
Overdoses seem to be leveling off after a major wave
Emergency rooms reported 174 drug overdose cases over six days, for an average of 29 per day.
Driver Jailed in Fatal Fire Truck Crash on I-35W in Blaine
Held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide
Anoka County jail records show that the 28-year-old from Baraga, Michigan, was arrested after the crash Saturday on Interstate 35W in Blaine.
Maple Grove Man Charged in U of M Stabbing
23-year-old Brandon Bockoven is charged with second-degree murder
A Maple Grove man is charged with fatally stabbing another man during an argument near the University of Minnesota.
Fatal Stabbing at University of Minnesota
Thursday night Minneapolis officers found the man stabbed in a car
Minneapolis Police are currently investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near the University of Minnesota campus, at University Ave SE and 13 Ave SE.
Steven Avery’s Attorney Asks for Additional Evidence Testing
He continues to serve a life sentence after his conviction in 2005
Making a Murderer’s Steven Avery, who was accused of killing a freelance photographer wants a state appellate court to hold his latest appeal open pending a decision on additional scientific testing in the case.
Man Charged in Minnesota State Park Shooting
26-year-old charged with second degree murder
Prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of another man at a state park in southern Minnesota.
8 People a Day Killed by Accidental Overdoses in Ohio
2015 proved to be a deadly year doubling the number of overdoses from 2014
Ohio officials say accidental drug overdoses killed a record 3,050 people in the state last year, or an average of eight per day.
1st Unconditional Release From Sex Offender Program Ordered
Minnesota Supreme Court appeals panel has ordered the release
A Minnesota Supreme Court appeals panel has ordered the first full and unconditional release from the state’s sex offender treatment program.
California Woman Found Murdered and 3 Children Kidnapped
A manhunt is underway for a couple accused of the killing and kidnapping
A manhunt is underway for a couple accused of killing a woman and kidnapping her three children, north of Los Angeles, California.
Full Criminal Complaint for Amber Alert Kidnapper, Zachary Anderson
The following is a statement of probable cause issued by Cass County Attorney's Office
Cass County Attorney Christopher Strandlie reports the arraignment of a 25-year-old Coon Rapids man on charges of Intentional Murder in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree, Kidnapping and Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle in Cass County District Court on August 23, 2016.
Amber Alert Kidnapper Charged with Murder
Zachary Anderson has been charged with the murder of 5-year-old famiy friend, Alayna Ertl
The criminal complaint alleges that Zachary Todd Anderson, age 25 abducted a 5-year-old girl, Alayna Ertl, and stole a 2002 GMC pick-up, from the girl’s home in Meeker county, Minnesota prior to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 20th.
Charges Expected Today in Kidnapping, Death of Young Girl
Criminal charges are expected soon against a suspect in the kidnapping and killing a 5-year-old girl from central Minnesota.
Weekend Vehicle Prowls in Duluth
Duluth Police received a large number of vehicle break-in reports
Criminals were busy over the weekend in Duluth.
Teen who Fathered Teacher’s Baby Gets $6 Million in Abuse Settlement from School
The boy was 16 when the yearlong affair took place with his teacher
Lawyers for the former student had sued, alleging that Redlands Unified School officials knew of his relationship with Laura Whitehurst and failed to warn his family.
Two Body Cams were Recording in Milwaukee Shooting
Fatal shooting sparked two nights of violence and riots
Wisconsin’s attorney general says the fatal police shooting in Milwaukee that sparked two nights of violence was recorded by not one, but two body cameras.
Warrant Workout Event in Carlton County
Criminal justice community is sponsoring the event at the Carlton Co. Courthouse
On Thursday, August 25, the Carlton County criminal justice community is sponsoring a “warrant workout” event at the Carlton County Courthouse in Carlton.
Methamphetamine Search Leads to Two Arrests
Officials Arrest Two on Methamphetamine Charges
On Monday, August 15, Law Enforcement officers served two search warrants in Radisson and Exeland, Wisconsin as the result of two methamphetamine investigations.
Man Sentenced In Baby Son’s Death
A deer river man has been sentenced in the death of his 2-month-old son.
Man Arrested, Heroin Seized by Duluth Police
15.2 Grams of Heroin Seized
An arrest has been made in Duluth after police found a man with heroin in his possession.
Missing Grand Rapids Teenager
15 year old was last seen on August 1
The Grand Rapids, Minnesota Police Department has reported Ava Cook, 15, of Grand Rapids missing.
Minneapolis Man Charged in Infant Daughter’s Death
Daughter was found dead inside his duplex
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged for beating his 4-month-old daughter to death.
Duluth Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
A Duluth man was recently arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Man Assaulted with Hatchet near Leech Lake
In the early hours of Saturday, August 13, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault involving a weapon near Oak Point area of Leech Lake, rural Cass Lake, Minn.
Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide
The accident happened March 17 on Highway 65
Itasca County Attorney, John J. Muhar, reports on August 18 that Christopher Smith, 30, of Bemidji, Minnesota, pled guilty to one count of felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide.
Woman Fatally Shot in Northfield
Police in a southeastern Minnesota city say a woman in her 60s was fatally shot by another woman who was arrested and later released.
U.S. Court Orders Release of Nephew in ‘Making a Murderer’
Federal court overturns conviction of Brendan Dassey
A federal court in Wisconsin has overturned the conviction of a Brendan Dassey, who was found guilty of helping his uncle kill Teresa Halbach in a case profiled in the Netflix documentary, “Making a Murderer.”
Lutsen Man Missing
FOUND August 12
FOUND: Shaun Bell was located safe in Aitkin County Friday August 12.
Missing Person Alert
Todd County Sheriff's Office looking for assistance in locating Osakis man
The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Alan Michael Thomas, 47, of Osakis, MN.
UPDATE: Cass County Missing Person Investigation Continues
Missing person case in rural Motley, MN
Missing person investigation is on-going and several leads have been followed up with no substantial results.
Shots Fired Wednesday Night
Duluth Police responded to a call from a person hearing shots fired
Duluth Police responded to a call from a person who heard shots fired on W 2nd Street.
