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Miu sentenced for Apple River stabbing
(Hudson, WI) -- The family of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman was hoping Nicolae Miu would get more than 20 years in prison for killing him and stabbing four other tubers on the Apple River in July of 2022. St. Croix County Judge Michael Waterman sentenced the Prior Lake, Minnesota man to a total of 41 years for what he called the serious crimes of reckless homicide and reckless endangerment. Waterman told the court, "For that he will be accountable, but the court's sentence must reflect the reality that it was reckless conduct that the jury found him guilty of not intentional conduct which is punishable much more harshly." The judge ordered 54-year-old Miu to serve the sentences for all six counts concurrently. Prosecutors in Wisconsin were pushing for 70 years in prison.
Twins were in “serious discussions” to acquire Yusei Kikuchi before Astros screwed them
One of the names most consistently linked to the Minnesota Twins ahead of this year’s trade deadline was Yusei Kikuchi, and the team nearly landed him in a deal. The Twins were shopping for starting pitching help to solidify the rotation, and Kikuchi had long been identified as someone who fit the mold. He’s put together a solid season for a bad Blue Jays team, and was in the final year of his contract.
Graffiti, late night parties, an absentee owner, Abandoned nursing home concerns neighbors
Windom Park Citizens in Action held their annual meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Three new board members were elected, bringing the total to eight. Board Member Molly Phillips shared that they are still looking for up to five additional members, and highlighted key areas of focus for the board. “The...
Severe thunderstorm results in significant wind damage around Lake Bemidji
BEMIDJI - A severe thunderstorm ripped through the area late Wednesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage to much of the area within a few blocks surrounding Lake Bemidji. The storm warning issued earlier in the afternoon had forecast 60 mph winds and hail up to 1 inch, with the worst...
Vikings coach admits surprising truth about quarterback situation
As the Minnesota Vikings look for a new starting quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins, it seems that veteran quarterback Sam Darnold has had a leg up in the competition with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But that might not be the case, after all. Sam Darnold has taken the majority of...
Girl in critical condition, 2 others hurt in North St. Paul assault
NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — A girl was gravely injured and two others were hurt in an attack outside a North St. Paul strip mall on Wednesday evening.Officers responded to a report of an assault on the 2200 block of 11th Avenue around 7 p.m., according to the North St. Paul Police Department.Upon arrival, officers found a girl with life-threatening injuries. She was transported to the hospital for treatment where she remains in critical condition.A short time later, police learned two more juveniles — a boy and a girl —had been assaulted in the same incident and were transported to a hospital before officers arrived. Those two are in stable condition.Investigators say a group had been gathering in a parking lot on the 2200 block of McKnight Avenue when an altercation occurred. It is unclear when the assault took place, police say, but investigators are working to determine what happened.Police say there is no threat to the public and that the incident is believed to be isolated.Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the North St. Paul Police Department Investigations Unit at 651-747-2444.
2 charged for allegedly stealing copper wire from tunnel in St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — Two people are facing criminal charges after authorities alleged they caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage to a tunnel in St. Paul and stole copper wires. Joseph Montean and Hadi Marshall are both charged in Ramsey County with possession of burglary or theft...
Are You Using the Most-Hacked Passwords in Minnesota?
Data breaches and hackers always seem to be making news, and a survey now revealed some of the most hacked passwords here in Minnesota. It was earlier this year that Minnesota's own United Health Group was hit with a massive data breach after hackers breached the security system of a UHG subsidiary. Then, AT&T recently reported that hackers stole its data, and likely the records of phone calls and texts from just about all of its users.
Increased penalties for straw purchasing among new laws taking effect in Minnesota on Thursday
(KSTP) – Gov. Tim Walz will be in Bloomington on Thursday afternoon to highlight the new increased penalties for anyone caught making straw purchases of guns. Straw purchasing is when someone buys a firearm for someone who can’t legally own one. The penalty now increases to a felony, which is punishable by up to two years in prison. In June, Walz did a ceremonial signing of the bill, which also allows an aggravating factor that could push the penalty up to five years in prison.
We Now Know When New TV Show Set in Minnesota Will Premiere
It's been a while since the Land of 10,000 Lakes has been the setting for a network TV show, but a new series based in Minnesota is heading to your screen this season and we now know when. Over the years, the North Star State has had its share of...
Major Update to a Popular Attraction at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair will begin on Thursday, August 22nd, until Labor Day. This popular event draws around 2 million visitors each summer, making it the second-largest state fair in the country. People attend for various reasons, including the unique food options. This year, there will be 33 new food...
Storm totals: How much rain did we get?
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — After an extremely wet spring and early summer, conditions had started to dry out across much of Minnesota. That changed in a big way on Wednesday. Multiple waves of storms moved through the state last night, drenching the Twin Cities and areas south. KARE 11's John Zeigler said the systems - which took shape along a warm front due to high moisture content - led to high instability, which launched damaging winds and hail that reached softball size in isolated areas.
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