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Supporters, opponents of Minnesota trooper charged with murder confront each other at courthouse
Supporters and critics of a white Minnesota state trooper who's charged with murder for killing a Black motorist confronted each other at a courthouse Monday in an exchange that was heated but peaceful, reflecting the strong emotions that the politically charged case has generated.More than 300 people, including law enforcement officers from several agencies, gathered in the Hennepin County Government Center in solidarity with Trooper Ryan Londregan ahead of a pretrial hearing in his case. He's charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault for fatally shooting Ricky Cobb II as Cobb tried to drive away from a traffic stop...
Fatal crash closes Highway 52 south of Twin Cities
HAMPTON, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just south of the Twin Cities on Monday.The crash happened on southbound Highway 52 at 250th Street near Hampton around 10:34 a.m., according to the patrol. The agency did not share how people were involved but did classify the crash as fatal.According to the crash report, a semi-flatbed was traveling southbound on the highway when it collided head-on with a northbound Toyota Camry that crossed the center line. The highway was closed in both directions from Cannon Falls to Hampton, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It was already reduced to one lane in each direction due to construction in the area.
Streetlight copper stolen, sold by organized group: Charges
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - An organized group was behind dozens of streetlights having copper wire stolen from them throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul in a scheme designed to sell it for profit, according to charges. Kyaw Klay, 40, of St. Paul, is charged with theft, damage to property,...
Nationwide Warrant Issued for Suspect Juan Ignacio Guzman Fraire in Bloomington Criminal Case
The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota has issued a nationwide warrant for 24-year-old Juan Ignacio Guzman Fraire, who is wanted in connection with a criminal vehicular operation. The announcement, calling upon the community for assistance, was shared through the department's official social media on April 26th. According to the details...
Sentence upheld for deadly shooting after a 2021 dice game in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A long prison sentence has been upheld in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in Rochester. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected the appeal of Derrick Timothy Days, 30 of South St. Paul, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree assault. Days and...
Meet the Halal Burger Mini-Chain Making Waves in Minnesota
Urban Skillet’s half-pound Truffle Banger burger, an ultra-aromatic riff on a classic mushroom-swiss, comes topped with halal bacon — not quite the oxymoron you might think. It’s turkey bacon, cut into thick, rippled ribbons, and balanced atop two smashed beef patties layered with caramelized onions, truffle aioli, and sauteed mushrooms.
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