Minnesota

Shiann Lynn Erickson, a 24-year-old from Moorhead, Minnesota, has reached a plea deal and is set to plead guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The child died from blunt force trauma after months of abuse while staying with Erickson and her co-defendant. Her court appearance for the change of plea is scheduled for April 7 in Clay County District Court.

26. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

A 29-year-old student at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota faces felony charges after allegedly threatening to shoot members of a fraternity that rejected him as a pledge. Police arrested Romello Lloyd on Monday after discovering a loaded handgun and other weapons in his possession. University officials notified the campus community that the threat had been resolved.

A 69-year-old Minnesota man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 66-year-old woman found in a camper at a campground. The woman's death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. Authorities say the suspect admitted to heavy drinking and memory lapses around the time of the incident.

27. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

A bill to ban virtual currency kiosks statewide has been introduced in Minnesota following reports of cryptocurrency-related scams. Representative Erin Koegel presented the legislation during a committee session. The proposal aims to address incidents involving these kiosks.

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, announced on Thursday the end of Operation Metro Surge, a major federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. Democratic officials credit community resistance for the drawdown, while Homan attributes it to local cooperation. The announcement comes amid ongoing investigations into the deaths of two U.S. citizens during the operation.

7. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, ein 31-jähriger mexikanischer Migrant, erlitt schwere Hirnverletzungen nach einer gewaltsamen Festnahme durch ICE-Agenten in St. Paul, Minnesota, am 8. Januar. Er wirft den Beamten vor, ihn mit einem Schlagstock auf den Kopf geschlagen zu haben, was acht Schädelbrüche und fünf Hirnblutungen verursachte und der offiziellen Behauptung widerspricht, er habe sich selbst an einer Wand verletzt. Sein Fall hat zu Forderungen nach Untersuchungen durch lokale Beamte und Kritik an den federalen Einwanderungspolitiken geführt.