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Two Killed in Back-to-Back Homicides in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate homicides that occurred within four hours of each other, leaving two men dead and a woman injured.
Austin Woman Charged With First-Degree Arson For Duplex Fire
A man suffered a broken leg when he jumped from a second floor window to escape the fire.
Third Rochester Resident Pleads Guilty in $250M Fraud Scandal
All of the local defendants had ties to the Brava Restaurant in southeast Rochester.
Wanted Man Accused of Fleeing State Trooper in Downtown Rochester
The court document says he had an active arrest warrant at the time of the alleged fleeing incident.
URGENT: Pregnant Wisconsin Teen Missing, Manhunt Underway
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for 16-year-old Sophia Martha Franklin, who was reported missing on Monday, February 3, 2025, by the Beaver Dam Police Department.
Arson Arrest Made for MN Duplex Fire That Sent Man to Hospital
Responding officers found a person in distress outside of the burning home.
Wisconsin Department Of Revenue Issues New Scam Warning
And just in time for tax season.
Twin Sister Pleads Guilty in Deadly Minnesota Buggy Crash
An SUV slammed into a buggy, which resulted in the deaths of 7-year-old Wilma and 11-year-old Irma Miller.
Wisconsin Bus Driver Arrested For Endangering Bus Full Of Kids
He will remain in jail until his next court appearance in March.
Trial Date for SE MN Woman Charged in Deadly Amish Buggy Crash
The former Stewartville woman is accused of being under the influence of methamphetamine when the deadly crash occurred.