Charges: Driver 'Panicked' & Drove Off After Fatally Striking Man In St. Cloud
A 20-year-old man is facing charges for not staying at the scene Wednesday afternoon in St. Cloud after he fatally struck an 84-year-old man who walked into traffic.
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A 20-year-old man is facing charges for not staying at the scene Wednesday afternoon in St. Cloud after he fatally struck an 84-year-old man who walked into traffic.
St. Cloud police are investigating a disturbing find on the hoods of two cars Wednesday night. Someone put deer carcasses on two cars parked at the St. Cloud YMCA.
Police say a man is dead after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday afternoon in downtown St. Cloud. The victim was hit near 5th Avenue and 1st Street North just after 3 p.m. Witnesses were able to help investigators identify the suspect vehicle, which was later found at a residence on the 1300 block of 12th Avenue North.
In late October, the suspect was reported to have walked into a St. Cloud State student's residence and touched himself while unclothed,
A reward of $5,000 is be offered for information leading to an arrest in an arson incident in St. Cloud Tuesday evening.
Overshadowed by an open governor's race and drowned out by the flood of ads in bare-knuckle congressional contests, control of Minnesota's Legislature is also up for grabs in Tuesday's election. But it's not something that all voters will notice. The battle for the state House is being fought largely in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where Democrats hope a backlash against President Donald Trump and Republicans will help sweep them back into power for the first time since 2014.
The 12-year-old boy once kidnapped and assaulted months before Jacob Wetterling's murder walked out of court a 41-year-old man finally feeling some relief.
The woman who called police said that the naked man, who she did not know, was in her bedroom, exposed and touching himself.
A St. Cloud couple went before a federal appeals court in St. Paul this morning arguing their video business has a right to refuse to make videos for same sex marriages.
A female suspect is in custody after she allegedly stole a squad car near St. Cloud and fled law enforcement Friday morning.
Cell phone video shows the tense moments after a man pulled a gun during an argument at a Walmart in St. Cloud.
A 38-year-old St. Cloud man is accused of strangling a woman in his basement because God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect them.
A St. Cloud man was arrested after he told police he killed a woman in his home.
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Two men are being sought after they allegedly robbed and assaulted a group in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
Police say a man has been arrested after he allegedly robbed a 58-year-old man and struck him in the head with a handgun.
Police say the 59-year-old St. Cloud woman was walking with traffic in the outside lane of West St. Germain when she was struck from behind by a car in the same lane.
The officer, who was not immediately named, was taken from the scene by ambulance to be hospitalized.
Authorities in central Minnesota say a woman was cited for careless driving Tuesday after she tried to do a U-turn on a highway, lost control and slammed into a Dairy Queen.
A 28-year-old Little Falls man is facing murder charges after his 62-year-old aunt died of an apparent heroin overdose back in May.
Police say a man robbed a Super America after assaulting the store clerk Saturday.
A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture has been recovered after two St. Cloud State juniors admitted to taking the work of art and led police to it.
A storage garage belonging to a tenant at the Airway Storage and Business Center in St. Cloud was forced open, and a 2001 Freightliner step van was stolen from the unit, authorities said.
John Egbers, 62, was hit by a car from behind June 14 while he was riding eastbound on Kansas Highway 96 west of Scott City.
Supporters of the drawdown say farmers in the watershed have made strides in controlling pollution.
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The 80 mph collision severely injured the trooper and two passengers in the back of the stolen car.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
United Kingdom native Nahla Summers has biked across America before, but this time is different. Now in Minnesota, she's doing it this time on a quadcycle she bought off Facebook Marketplace.
Anglers are just days away from the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and you can bet lakes and rivers are going to be busy.
The 80 mph collision severely injured the trooper and two passengers in the back of the stolen car.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
The move comes after a district court judge ordered the government to turn over the evidence regarding a case where a man is accused of dragging ICE agent Jonathan Ross with his car in Bloomington, Minnesota, six months before Ross shot and killed Good.
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Michael Coffey, a Cottage Grove officer who has worked as the assistant police chief of the fair since 2022, filed the whistleblower lawsuit last week.
United Kingdom native Nahla Summers has biked across America before, but this time is different. Now in Minnesota, she's doing it this time on a quadcycle she bought off Facebook Marketplace.
Anglers are just days away from the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and you can bet lakes and rivers are going to be busy.
The woman believed to be the biological mother of "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota in 2011, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor on Tuesday.
The Minnesota DNR is keeping a three-walleye daily limit in place for Mille Lacs Lake starting with the May 9 fishing opener, with harvested fish required to be at least 17 inches and only one allowed over 20 inches.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
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Two new bills signed by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could help families going through a traumatic time.
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The campaign to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz is now on hold.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The 80 mph collision severely injured the trooper and two passengers in the back of the stolen car.
Renee Devereux valued the loss at over $1,000. Hundreds of hours of work, gone in an instant.
The woman believed to be the biological mother of "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota in 2011, pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor on Tuesday.
Raul Gutierrez, of Inver Grove Heights, pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Brittany Haeg is living with the deep scars of gun violence. Her three children attend Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, and her 6-year-old son David was hurt during the deadly mass shooting on Aug. 27, 2025.
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When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
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The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A defenseman for the Avalanche, 27-year-old Sam Malinski scored his first career playoff goal in Game 1 against the Wild.
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Before Cheryl Reeve became the winningest coach in the WNBA, she got her first job in the league in 2001, making $5,000.
Vonn, who suffered a complex tibia fracture at the Milan Cortina Games that nearly led to amputation, is among 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.
The Minnesota DNR is keeping a three-walleye daily limit in place for Mille Lacs Lake starting with the May 9 fishing opener, with harvested fish required to be at least 17 inches and only one allowed over 20 inches.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
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So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will warm back into the 60s tomorrow.
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The federal government has turned over evidence in the shooting death of Renee Good, according to attorney Eric Newmark.
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