Paul Walsh
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Rochester
Murder charges say boy, 16, shot southern Minnesota man in SUV several times in the back
A man in the front passenger seat was shot twice and survived his wounds.
February 26, 2025
Business
Twin Cities man admits ‘secret trust’ scam yielded $10M tax refund
The Mayer man used his windfall to buy a house and other big-ticket items, according to federal prosecutors. He went on to file for an additional $202M in tax refunds before the IRS caught on.
February 26, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Police: Twin Cities driver tied to pedestrian’s death says he left not realizing he hit someone
In a court filing, police identified the man killed in the crash late last month.
February 26, 2025
St. Cloud
Both drivers who died in wrong-way collision on central Minnesota highway are identified
The collision occurred about 5 p.m. Monday on Hwy. 23 near Cold Spring, the State Patrol said.
February 26, 2025
St. Cloud
Charges: Woman accosted in MN college dorm by 2 students she didn’t know, raped by one of them
Both men charged in the St. Cloud State attack likely have left the state, accoding to the criminal complaints.
February 26, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Homicide charge for Moorhead man seen stumbling through restaurant ahead of crash that killed other driver, her dog
According to a criminal complaint in Clay County, Christopher Pink “is seen on video stumbling” through a Buffalo Wild Wings, “unable to keep his head up and dropping items on the floor.”
February 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Boyfriend admits aiding Twin Cities mom after she drowned baby in hotel tub, put body in dumpster
Deputy Police Chief Kimberly Clauson said Monday, nearly a year later, that little Mateo’s remains were never found.
February 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Murder charge: Man overdoses in Twin Cities hotel room, has jewels and bank cards stolen by 2 women
The women “walked quickly and were giggling” while leaving the hotel wrapped in white towels, according to court documents.
February 24, 2025
St. Cloud
Charges: Woman accosted in MN college dorm by 2 students she didn’t know, raped by one of them
Both men charged in the St. Cloud State attack likely have left the state, accoding to the criminal complaints.
February 26, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Homicide charge for Moorhead man seen stumbling through restaurant ahead of crash that killed other driver, her dog
According to a criminal complaint in Clay County, Christopher Pink “is seen on video stumbling” through a Buffalo Wild Wings, “unable to keep his head up and dropping items on the floor.”
February 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Boyfriend admits aiding Twin Cities mom after she drowned baby in hotel tub, put body in dumpster
Deputy Police Chief Kimberly Clauson said Monday, nearly a year later, that little Mateo’s remains were never found.
February 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Murder charge: Man overdoses in Twin Cities hotel room, has jewels and bank cards stolen by 2 women
The women “walked quickly and were giggling” while leaving the hotel wrapped in white towels, according to court documents.
February 24, 2025