Disappearance Of St. Paul Man Deemed Suspicious, Police Say

Nicholas Christianson, 41, was last seen June 3 near Larpenteur and White Bear. Authorities are asking for help.

St. Paul Warns Of 'Extremely Dangerous' Storm Drain Vandalism Across City

Officials urge residents to report missing grates and suspicious activity to police and Public Works.

Metro Transit Police Sergeant Drowns In White Bear Lake

Witnesses said the woman entered the water from a boat and was submerged for more than 40 minutes before being found.

Minnesota State Trooper Accused Of Horrific Crimes Involving Infant

Jeremy Plonski is charged in both state and federal court in a disturbing child abuse case linked to the social media app "Kik."

Live-In Aide Used Elderly Twin Cities Man’s AR-15 To Kill Him: Charges

The killer called 911 moments after the shooting and complied with officers' commands at the scene, according to the criminal complaint.

Ex-Dean At St. Kate’s Admits To Funneling University Funds To Lover

Laura Jean Fero will avoid jail and pay $25,000 in restitution after diverting $400K to her boyfriend’s firm while dean of nursing.

Mexican Cartel-Backed Drug Dealers Busted In Quiet Minnesota Towns

The Sureños, a cartel-linked gang from California, played a key role in a Minnesota drug network now at the center of federal charges.

MN Man Left Job To Engage In 'Cryptojacking': Feds

The unauthorized access resulted in substantial costs for the company, totaling over $45,000, according to investigators.

Blaine Man Admits Sending White Powder To Local FBI To Frame Family

Oleg Petrashov pleaded guilty to sending suspicious envelopes in 2020 and 2022, triggering evacuations at the FBI office in Brooklyn Park.

Ex-Sen. Eichorn Tried To Have Wife Clean Apt. Of Laptop, Gun: Feds

Justin Eichorn’s lawyer disputed the claim, and a judge said the prosecutors' case wasn’t strong enough to keep him jailed until trial.

Ex-MN Senator Faces Mandatory 10-Year Sentence In Federal Case

The state dropped its case against former Sen. Justin Eichorn after federal prosecutors filed a more serious charge against him.

Mexican Cartel-Tied Meth Ring Chained, Beat Victim In St. Paul: Feds

The charges come after a brutal kidnapping in St. Paul in which a man was beaten, chained to a pole, and held hostage over a drug debt.

MN Sen. Resigns After Underage Prostitution Sting: 'Personal Matters'

The charges stem from a Bloomington Police Department sting operation targeting individuals soliciting minors for sex.

MN State Senator Arrested Soliciting Girl For Prostitution: Police

Detectives posed as a 16-year-old girl during online communications with the Minnesota state senator, according to police.

MN Bill Excludes Transgender Inmates From Shakopee Women’s Facility

The bill follows Christina Lusk's 2023 settlement with the MN DOC, securing a transfer to Shakopee prison and access to gender surgeries.

Stillwater Masonry Owner Stiffed Churches, Workers, Others: State

A contractor has pled guilty to failure to report taxes and related wages owed by his local business, Stillwater Masonry.

MN Man Sentenced For 'Sextortion' Of More Than 60 Girls

Valentin Silva Quintana, 31,​ knew that most of the girls were between 9 and 12 years of age, according to prosecutors.

Man Admits To Illegal Reentry After Stabbing In Hennepin County

Jonathan Chavez-Galarza, 28, a Mexican national, has been deported twice previously.

MN Mom Sentenced To Weekend Jail For Sexual Assault Of Teen Boys

Prosecutors had pushed for prison time, saying "If the genders were reversed, there are few who would believe that leniency is appropriate."

Maplewood Man Admits to Killing, Dismembering 2 Women

A Maplewood man admitted to killing and dismembering two women, hiding remains in coolers; he faces maximum sentences for each crime.

Minnesota's Wanted Fugitives Of 2024

These women and men are listed on the Minnesota Department of Correction's list of active fugitives from the law.

St. Paul Parents Arrested In Toddler's Christmas Day Death

St. Paul police have arrested two parents on suspicion of second-degree manslaughter following the death of their 1.5-year-old child.

26-Year-Old MN Man Gets 25 Years After Killing Toddler, Hurting Baby

A Freeborn County court sentenced Austin Navarro to 25 years for murdering his then-girlfriend's 2-year-old in July 2023.

Wife Of Slain MN Missionary Arrested In Africa

Jackie and Beau Shroyer and their five children moved to Angola in 2021 to do Christian missionary work.

St. Paul Man Paroled For '08 Murder Kills Again, Is At Large: Police

The fugitive killed his ex-wife, who was pregnant, according to prosecutors.

Body Cam Footage Shows Deadly St. Paul Police Shooting In Rural MN

Seantrell Tyreese Murdock, 29, was fatally shot in Belle Plaine by St. Paul police officers.

St. Paul Cops Tracked Car To Small MN Town, Killed Suspect

Authorities released more details about the deadly St. Paul police shooting in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.

St. Paul Police Involved In Deadly Shooting In Rural MN

The St. Paul Police Department said that Thursday morning's shooting in Belle Plaine was connected to a homicide in Lowertown.

St. Paul Teen Sentenced After Crashing Into Resturant During Drive-By

Moeshea Isiah Hart's illegal weapon was found on the floor of the restaurant he crashed into, authorities said.

Juvenile Arrested After Threats On TikTok Target St. Paul Schools

A juvenile suspect is in custody after admitting to posting threats on social media targeting Saint Paul Public Schools, police said.

Wife Of MN DOC Commissioner Tried To Kill Son With Disability: Police

Julie Louise Myhre-Schnell crushed up her anxiety medication and put it in her son's feeding bag, according to prosecutors.

Blaine Daycare Workers Physically Assaulted Babies: Police

Two Blaine daycare center workers are accused of physically assaulting infants and causing significant bruising.

White Bear Lake Father Charged In Death Of Baby Son: Police

"I got so blackout drunk last night I don’t remember anything. This is all my fault," the father wrote in a text, according to police.

MN Celebrity Chef Choked Girlfriend, Threatened Her Life: Police

Celebrity St. Paul chef Justin Sutherland is accused of choking her girlfriend and threatening to shoot her on Friday.

St. Paul Man Helped Hide Pounds Of Fentanyl In Stuffed Animals: Plea

More than 66 pounds of fentanyl, disguised as birthday presents, were mailed to the Twin Cities from Phoenix, authorities said.

Chedor TV, Of St. Paul, Cyberstalked Girl: Feds

Chedor TV, 39,​ was sentenced for one count of production of child pornography.

MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell Should Resign, DFL Chairman Says

The call to resign comes after Sen. Nicole Mitchell cast crucial votes in the state Senate, where Democrats held a 34-33 majority.

Gov. Walz Deploys National Guard For BWCA Search And Rescue Operation

On Saturday, four canoeists went over Curtain Falls between Crooked Lake and Iron Lake on the Minnesota-Ontario border while fishing.

St. Kate's Dean Funneled University Cash To Lover's Sham Biz: Police

Laura Jean Fero was charged with six counts of theft by swindle and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

St. Paul Teacher On The Run After Having Sex With Student: Police

An active nightcapped​ warrant has been issued for Caitlin Thao, 24, who was charged on May 2 with criminal sexual conduct.