41-year-old convicted in triple homicide at Minneapolis encampment
A 41-year-old was found guilty in the murders of Christopher Martell Washington, Louis Mitchell Lemons, Jr., and Samantha Jo Moss at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
Man Convicted of Murder Allegedly Pointed Gun at Oakdale Cops
A 37-year-old man who was convicted as a teenager in his father’s 2004 shooting death is now facing multiple charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at Oakdale officers late last week. According to a criminal complaint, Dallas T. Wright, of Plymouth, was arrested early Thursday, Dec. 18 after Oakdale...
Despite doing ‘healthy’ business, clothing brand to close its Mall of America store
A St. Louis-based clothing brand has announced the upcoming closure of its Mall of America store. The Normal Brand said in an email to customers that its store on Level 1, South at the Bloomington megamall will close next month. "While our business is healthy and continuing to grow, due...
St. Paul Fire mourns death of firefighter days after his academy graduation
A St. Paul firefighter has tragically died just days after he graduated from the training academy.
Man charged with shooting at officers following pursuit involving stolen car
A man is charged with five felonies involving an incident that allegedly started with an auto theft and ended with the defendant shooting at police officers. Court documents lay out the charges against 32-year-old Elliot Samuels Vaughn, which include four different counts of assault and one of auto theft. The...
Maplewood Mall evacuated due to gas leak Monday
Holiday shopping at the Maplewood Mall was disrupted Monday when a gas leak triggered a brief evacuation. Maplewood Public Safety said fire crews responded to a report of a natural gas odor at the mall around 2 p.m. and discovered the leak. "Fire crews along with Xcel Energy were able...
Minnesota Winter Hazard: After-Dark Driving Near Minneapolis Becomes High Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis, MN – As winter conditions settle in across Minnesota and nights grow longer, drivers near Minneapolis are being warned about a seasonal danger that spikes sharply this time of year: wildlife...
Mpls City Council budget prioritizes housing aid over MPD, mayor’s staff
After weeks of negotiations, the Minneapolis City Council approved and finalized its amended 2026 budget this week, sending the revised amendments to the mayor for approval. Within the budget, more than $2 million is recommended for housing resources, including an attempt to revive the Emergency Housing Voucher...
Minneapolis Man Charged for Cashing Forged Checks in Fergus Falls and Underwood
Fergus Falls, MN – A Minneapolis man is facing charges of theft and forgery in Otter Tail County. 55-year-old Shayne Carl Nelson was recently arrested for cashing forged checks at banks in Fergus Falls and Underwood back in May. Prosecutors say Nelson and another man had cashed three total checks bearing the name of...
As demand rises, halal food options shrink at Minnesota food shelves
On a chilly morning at the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis, Muna Mustafa waited in line long before the center’s food shelf opened its doors. Muna, a mother of four children between the ages of 8 months and 8 years, quietly stood behind her cart in line, hoping to get enough food for her family.
