Minneapolis gang member sentenced for federal gun crime
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Jorge Olivares, known as "Stomper," was sentenced to 50 months in prison and two years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon, according to the U.S. District Court. “The defendant is a violent member of the Latin Kings who has repeatedly shot people...
Former Robbinsdale Hotel Transformed to Veterans’ Housing
The Robin Hotel has been a fixture in Robbinsdale for more than 100 years. It recently got a makeover and is reopening to serve veterans who have been homeless. Local dignitaries were on-site this week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand reopening. “When we ask our people to...
Here are all the places featured on the new St. Paul Monopoly board
About a year after announcing there would be a St. Paul edition of Monopoly, the board was revealed during an event at Can Can Wonderland on Thursday, Aug. 14. On the board, each of Monopoly's traditional locations has been replaced by famous St. Paul locales and events, such as CHS Field and the Saint Paul Winter...
Plymouth Man Indicted for Embezzling More than One Million Dollars
MINNEAPOLIS – Christopher Erik Septon, age 52, of Plymouth, Minnesota, was indicted on charges relating to his embezzlement of more than $1 million from his former employer, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. "Fraudsters never stop inventing new ways to steal, and Septon's crime-posing as government...
New Charges for Man Accused of Killing Minn. Lawmaker, Wounding Another
New Charges for Man Accused of Killing Minn. Lawmaker, Wounding Another
Authorities investigating how the skull of a woman supposedly cremated in Maplewood ended up...
Law enforcement is investigating how the skull of a woman who died and was cremated in Maplewood in 2001 was found in 2002.
Burnsville man found guilty of killing, dismembering his 82-year-old mother
A Burnsville man has been found guilty of killing and dismembering his 82-year-old mother. A jury found Troy Michael Mitteness, 58, guilty of one count of premeditated 1st-degree murder and one count of intentional 2nd-degree murder in Dakota County Court on Wednesday. He had previously indicted by a grand jury...
Multiple cars stolen and broken into in Edina, 6 suspects arrested
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Six suspects were arrested after multiple cars were stolen and broken into in Edina. Edina police say that they are investigating several thefts from cars and car thefts near the neighborhoods of Morningside and Chowen Park. According to police, car windows were smashed and valuables...
Gallery: Distinguished brick mansion on ‘hidden’ St. Paul street hits the market
A venerable home on a "hidden," mansion-lined street in St. Paul has hit the market for $1.25 million. The 4,800 sq. ft. home at 506 Grand Hill, a secluded and quiet street to the south of St. Paul's famed Summit Avenue, has been listed with Edina Realty agent Mary Hardy.
Minnesota BCA reports sharp drop in no-knock warrants since 2022
Additional restrictions on the controversial law enforcement practice went into effect more than a year after a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid.
