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![Minneapolis Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/09/attachment-GettyImages-1220495008.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Minneapolis Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting
A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said.
![Express Inc. to Close 95 Stores Including St. Cloud Location](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2020/10/Crossroads-Center-Stock-Highway-15-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Express Inc. to Close 95 Stores Including St. Cloud Location
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and the fashion retailer is seeking to sell the majority of its stores.
![Two Police Officers and Paramedic Killed in Burnsville](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2018/11/Emergency1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Police Officers and Paramedic Killed in Burnsville
Two police officers and a firefighter were killed by a heavily armed man who shot at them from inside a home that was filled with children.
![MN Woman Accused of Trying to Get Twin to Take Fall for Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2017/08/Amish-Buggy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MN Woman Accused of Trying to Get Twin to Take Fall for Crash
A Minnesota woman is accused of trying to deceive authorities into believing her identical twin sister was the driver who hit a horse-drawn Amish buggy last fall, killing two of the four children inside.
![Man Tased by Police in Willmar has Died](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/01/Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Tased by Police in Willmar has Died
A 75-year-old man has died after a sheriff's deputy in rural Minnesota shocked him with a Taser during an attempted eviction, officials announced Wednesday.
![MN Man Dressed as Delivery Driver in Home Invasion, Murder](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/01/Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MN Man Dressed as Delivery Driver in Home Invasion, Murder
A Minnesota man has been charged in a triple homicide after allegedly dressing as a package delivery driver to break into a home.
![Trooper Accused of Shooting Motorist Makes Court Appearance](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/01/courtroom.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trooper Accused of Shooting Motorist Makes Court Appearance
A judge has ruled that a Minnesota state trooper accused in the fatal shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II can remain free without bail.
![Vikings Redo Adam Thielen’s Deal for Salary Cap Relief](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2018/01/Theilen-Reaction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vikings Redo Adam Thielen’s Deal for Salary Cap Relief
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief.
![John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach & Broadcaster, Dies at 85](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2021/12/attachment-GettyImages-116615067.jpg?w=980&q=75)
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach & Broadcaster, Dies at 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.
![Farmington Man Charged in Triple Murder](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/09/attachment-DSC06670.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Farmington Man Charged in Triple Murder
A Farmington man has been charged with three counts of murder for allegedly fatally shooting his father and brother, then killing his mother with a hammer
two days later.