A federal jury convicted Firomsa A. Umar on April 8 for throwing two Molotov cocktails through the windows of Fletcher’s Ice Cream in Oct. 2025. Prosecutors introduced video, GPS and other evidence at trial.

A Sherburne County judge convicted Eric Jordahl of first‑degree murder in the 2020 killing of his mother, Big Lake council member Rosalie Johnson. A sanity hearing is set.

County records and union testimony show Hennepin County paramedics often run below the two‑paramedic staffing minimum as call loads rise, prompting concerns about burnout and response times. Local officials are now weighing whether to change the rule or invest in hiring.

A Superior police officer shot and killed a person during a confrontation near Oakes Avenue on April 7. The Wisconsin DOJ's Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the probe.

Councilmember Jason Chavez says ICE agents detained a neighbor near East Phillips Park and his office is seeking answers as community tension rises.

A boy was seriously injured in a shooting on the 1500 block of Hoyt Avenue East; police say a man is in custody and the victim is expected to survive.

A judge vacated Jerrell Brown's 2010 murder conviction after new ballistics and blood‑spatter tests cast doubt on his role; prosecutors dismissed charges.

A Sauk Centre in‑home day‑care operator faces manslaughter charges after authorities say a 2½‑month‑old suffocated during a nap in an unsafe sleep setup. The provider is due in court May 11.

Willmar Public Schools canceled classes Tuesday after the district reported a safety threat Monday night. Officials and law enforcement are investigating while activities remain canceled.

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to the killing of beloved Minneapolis DJ Justin “Juice” Marshall; prosecutors say sentencing is set for May 7.

A masked, self-styled vigilante known as NoMark has built a huge online following while patrolling Minneapolis. His mix of staged clips and real interventions has left fans cheering and officials uneasy.

St. Paul police arrested a woman outside Cities Church on Easter after protesters used a blow‑horn and refused orders to stop. The site was also the scene of a charged January disruption.

A 10-year-old playing with a lighter and an aerosol can sparked a house fire in Mt. Iron; everyone escaped and the Red Cross is assisting the family. The home was declared a total loss.