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Teen Accused of Assaulting Man With Bong in Rochester Home
The alleged assault occurred Tuesday evening.
Mankato Murder Linked to Vape Debt, Vandalism Dispute
His conditional bail has been set at $1 million.
Charges: Rochester Officer Assaulted by Shoplifting Suspect
Officers responded to the alleged theft shortly after 8:00 Tuesday night.
Minnesota Woman Found Dead After Workplace Assault
The victim was found suffering from a fatal head injury at her work station Tuesday morning.
Minnesota Mom Pleads Guilty in Infant’s Fentanyl Overdose Death
St. Paul police responded to the tragic incident in the early morning hours of Christmas Day last year.
Home Shot Up in Mankato Day After Deadly Shooting
The latest gunfire was reported shortly before 8:30 Monday evening.
Repeat Child Abuser Sentenced in Rochester-Area Case
The 7 week old infant suffered a broken leg.
Young Rochester Man Charged for Fleeing Traffic Stop
Court records indicate he was captured after a foot chase over the weekend.
Rochester Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect At-Large
Officers were sent to the convenience store around 9:45 Saturday night.
Citizen Sting Leads to Charges for Rochester Predatory Offender
The citizen conducting the investigation posed online as a 13-year-old girl.