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April 18, 2024

Sentencing set for Prior Lake Man Convicted of Apple River Stabbings

(Learfield News/Hudson, WI) — The Minnesota man convicted of fatally stabbing a Stillwater teen and wounding four others on the Apple River in western Wisconsin will be sentenced on July 31st. A St. Croix County jury found 54-year-old Nicolae Miu of Prior Lake guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman […]

April 18, 2024

Suspect Sought in NYA Theft Case

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a gross misdemeanor theft case out of Norwood-Young America. The Sheriff’s Office has photos of the the suspect that were taken from a camera at Old National Bank in Norwood-Young America. The suspect appears to be walking towards Poplar […]

April 18, 2024

Walz Announces $20 Million to Build MN’s Special Ed Workforce

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz Wednesday announced nearly $20 million in grants to build the state’s special education workforce. The Minnesota Department of Education has awarded 25 Minnesota school districts, charter schools, and cooperatives with Special Education Pipeline grants to increase the number of special education teachers across the state. Fifteen of the grants, […]

April 17, 2024

BCA: Man Fatally Shot by Deputies in Minnetonka Fired First

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A report by the State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension indicates a man fatally shot by Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies at a Minnetonka home last week fired on them first with an assault-style rifle when they knocked on the front door and announced themselves. Investigators say the deputies returned fire, backed […]

April 17, 2024

Open House for New Ulm Roundabout Project

An open house is scheduled for today (April 17) for an upcoming roundabout project in New Ulm. Officials with MnDOT are inviting the public to attend an open house from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at the New Ulm Municipal Airport to learn about the upcoming Highway 14/Highland Avenue roundabout project. There is no formal presentation […]

April 17, 2024

McLeod Co Jury Finds St. Paul Man Guilty of Burglary/Theft

GLENCOE, MN—After two days of testimony, a McLeod County jury found 42-year-old found Ali Dayib Warsame of St. Paul guilty of one count of Burglary in the First Degree, one count of Burglary in the Second Degree, and one count of Theft. In a press release, County Attorney Ryan Hansch announced the jury returned the […]

April 16, 2024

Chanhassen Man Killed in Violent Assault Identified

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — A Chanhassen man killed in a “violent assault” last week is being identified. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Erik Berger of St. Paul was found by his parents Friday, lying on the floor in the garage area. Paramedics performed CPR, but Berger died at the scene. A person of […]

April 16, 2024

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Meeker Co Turkey Flock

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County. The Department of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak last week. The flock included over 70,000 turkeys. It’s the first outbreak of avian flu in a commercial poultry flock this year, although there have been other instances of the same variant […]

April 16, 2024

Wright Co Deputy Shoots Armed Man at Store

(Montrose, MN) — Authorities are investigating the shooting of an armed man by a Wright County sheriff’s deputy Monday afternoon at a store in Montrose. The sheriff’s office says deputies tried to arrest the suspect on outstanding warrants outside the Dollar General, but he refused to comply and brandished a firearm. Investigators say the man […]

April 15, 2024

Deadline Approaching for Congressional Art Competition

Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition as the deadline for submissions is approaching. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo is the 2023 […]
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