Samantha Fischer

3 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man will spend nearly 40 years in prison after a Hennepin County judge sentenced him to 475 months Monday in the 2024 murder of Eddie Winters. “We sought a lengthy sentence for Mr. Willis to protect the public in light of the severity of his crime,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in a statement. “While he is being held accountable, it does not bring Eddie back to his loved ones.

3 days ago | wtol.com | Samantha Fischer

ST PAUL, Minn. — Neil the polar bear is no spring chicken, but St. Paul's Como Park Zoo & Conservatory wants visitors to know he's happy and healthy as he enters his golden years. "Neil’s well-being is our top priority," said a post on the zoo's Facebook page. "He is closely monitored by our expert animal care team, including our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and zookeepers.

6 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

EMILY, Minn. — A teenager in central Minnesota died Friday morning after being involved in a three-vehicle crash. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department said the crash happened at the intersection of County Road 1 and County Road 66 in Emily shortly after 8 a.m. According to officials, the primary crash involved a dump truck that was traveling north on CR 1 and an SUV entering CR 1 from the south.   A second SUV that was turning from CR 1 onto CR 66 was also struck, according to authorities.

6 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

MINNEAPOLIS — The celebration after Minnesota's blowout win over Golden State in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals was short-lived Friday, following accusations that fans made racist comments toward Warriors star forward Draymond Green in the game's fourth quarter. A statement from the Wolves organization Friday said one of those fans was ejected from the arena by Target Center staff, while another individual, identified by surrounding fans, left before they could be thrown out.

6 days ago | kare11.com | Samantha Fischer

ISANTI COUNTY, Minn. — The Isanti police officer who pleaded guilty to sending a teenager a lewd photo last summer was sentenced to a year and a day in prison Monday, according to Isanti County court documents. The sentencing order said 32-year-old Nicholas Martell will complete his sentence at St. Cloud's correctional facility with credit for 75 days already served.