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11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Daytime Shooting at Minneapolis Park
An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed Monday afternoon in a tragic act of violence.

Dodge Center Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Vulnerable Girl
The charges allege the sexual assaults occurred when she was 16-18 years old.

Guilty Plea in Rochester Fentanyl Bust Involving 2300 Pills
The plea deal was reached just as jury selection was set to begin for the Rochester woman's trial.

Police Disarm Knife-Wielding Man During Rochester Bar Fight
Law enforcement recovered a knife at the scene, the complaint says.

4th Person Pleads Guilty to Feeding our Future Jury Bribe Scheme
The bribery targeted a jury tasked with deciding the fate of seven individuals charged in connection with the massive fraud scheme

Fight Leads to Shooting Death of Young Minnesota Man
Officers responded to the report of gunfire around 6:45 Sunday morning.

The 50 Most Hackable PINs People In Wisconsin Must Stop Using Now
Shockingly, almost 1 in 10 people are currently using the same four-digit PIN. Protect yourself by making sure yours are not on this list.

Rochester Man Gets Probation in $125K Elder Theft Case
He and his ex-wife were also ordered to pay nearly $80,000 in restitution.

Serial Rochester Porch Pirate Busted With Stolen Mail
Court records indicate she has a criminal history that dates back to 2011 and includes convictions in 10 theft cases.

Rochester Man Skips Sentencing in Child Sex Abuse Case
He was expected to receive a 90 month prison sentence.