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A Man Out on Parole for Murder Was Granted a Pass to Visit His Pregnant Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife. She Was Later Found Shot to Death in Her Bedroom
A Minnesota man shot and killed his pregnant ex during a court-approved visit, officials say. 35-year-old Damara Alexis Kirkland was found dead in her home in St. Paul on Saturday, Oct. 19, by law enforcement responding to reports of gunfire in the area. She had supposedly just been visited by her soon-to-be ex-husband, 36-year-old Mychel Stowers.
Officials identify man shot by officers on Monday night
ST PAUL, Minn. — Police have identified the man shot and injured by officers after pointing a gun at police on Monday evening. According to a press release from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Earl Bennett, 40, was shot by police near Allianz Field. Officials said Bennett...
St. Paul police seek info in fatal hit-and-run near Lake Phalen
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Police in St. Paul are searching for a driver who they say hit and killed an 83-year-old man earlier this month.Another driver found John Bidon lying in the intersection of Arlington Avenue and McAfee Street around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, the St. Paul Police Department said.Officers responded, and Bidon was taken to Regions Hospital, where he later died. The Ramsey County medical examiner determined he died after being hit by a vehicle.Police did not provide any information about the suspect vehicle or driver, but are asking the public for help. Anyone with information is asked to call 651-266-5722."Saint Paul, we need your help bringing justice to this case for John's family," police said.
Man pleads guilty to 2022 drive-by shooting of 17-year-old
A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, more than two years after a drive-by shooting left a 17-year-old dead. Casimir Semlak, of St. Paul, was charged with shooting 17-year-old Anthony Skelley in May 2022 during an apparent drug deal in South St. Paul. Police say a search of Skelley's cell phone uncovered that the last number he was in communication with was linked to the suspect.
Man sentenced to 8 years in violent armed carjacking incidents
MINNEAPOLIS — A Bemidji man will serve a prison sentence of just over eight years after pleading guilty to a pair of violent carjacking incidents in the Twin Cities metro. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) says 22-year-old Justin Lee Brun was sentenced to 99 months Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery in connection with the incidents, which occurred in February and March of 2021.
New Christkindl Market to Bring German Holiday Magic to Minnesota
We're just a few days away from November which means it's nearly the holiday season! And with that comes plenty of fun things to do all around Minnesota. There are so many light displays, activities, and shopping markets to visit. So many things to do and so little time!. European...
Savannah Bananas Bringing World Tour to Minnesota
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A wildly popular minor league baseball team will be stopping in Minnesota next summer. The Savannah Bananas have announced their 2025 World Tour schedule. They will be playing at CHS Field in St. Paul on August 1st and 2nd. The headliner team for those games...
Twin Cities could see record-high fall temperatures, followed by snow
Sweater weather will have to wait a few more days. State of play: It's the last week of October, and temps are expected to near 80 for a second consecutive day. Driving the news: Tuesday's forecast high of 79 for the Twin Cities is one degree above the previous record, set in 1922.
Minnesota expands early voting hours and locations
MINNEAPOLIS — Expanded early voting hours and locations are giving Minnesotans more opportunities to cast their ballots before the general election. Over 1,000 people visited Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services over the weekend to make their voice heard. “We have always voted as a family. We have this right...
Record-breaking warmth possible in Twin Cities Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS — Record warmth is expected in the Twin Cities Tuesday afternoon, with highs 25 to 30 degrees above average.Temperatures will approach 80 in the metro. Wind speeds are expected to be breezy, with gusts exceeding 30 mph, especially near Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota.A cold front will bring rain Tuesday night, with possible thunderstorms and breezy winds overnight into Wednesday, when more rain and cooling temperatures arrive. The precipitation should end by Thursday afternoon as temperatures drop below freezing overnight. Snow may mix in for central and northeastern Minnesota, with minor accumulations possible.Seasonable temperatures and possibly more rain arrive by the weekend after a dry and cool Friday.
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