>>St. Cloud Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 22-Year-Old Woman
(St. Cloud, MN) — A 23-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder related to a fatal stabbing Saturday night in St. Cloud. Police say Dylan Tobler was released from the hospital and taken into custody after being treated for life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to a call around 8:20 p.m. Saturday and found 22-year-old Hallie Tobler dead in the apartment’s bathroom from multiple stab wounds. A witness told investigators they found Hallie dead and Dylan injured in the living room. During a Mirandized interview, investigators say Dylan stated he was alone with Hallie and believed her death, and his injuries, were his fault. Hallie Tobler was the daughter of gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson, who has suspended his campaign.
>>14-Year-Old Killed in Burnsville Shooting
(Burnsville, MN) — A 14-year-old boy is dead after a shooting Monday night in Burnsville. Police responded to Glen Apartments around 10:30 p.m., where they found the teen injured in the lobby. He was taken to H-C-M-C, where he later died. Investigators say the shooting was not random, and there’s no evidence of an ongoing threat to the public. No arrests have been made. Police issued a shelter-in-place order for four hours before it was lifted. The investigation is ongoing.
>>Woman Arrested After Domestic Incident in St. Louis County
(St. Louis County, MN) — A 37-year-old woman is facing multiple pending charges after a domestic incident Monday night. Officers responded to a home around 6 p.m. on reports of physical violence. Police say a man was able to leave the home before officers arrived. A woman, later identified as Winona Ness, then barricaded herself inside. After several de-escalation attempts, officers entered the residence, K-9 was deployed, and Ness was taken into custody. She was brought to a local hospital before being booked into the St. Louis County Jail for second-degree assault, domestic assault, and obstruction.
>>HCA Moriarty Criticizes ICE Arrest at Hennepin Gov. Center
(Minneapolis, MN) — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is raising concerns after federal immigration agents arrested a man inside the County Government Center this morning. Moriarty says the man, who was appearing in court on a first-degree drug possession charge involving more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine, was taken into custody by ICE on the skyway level. She called the incident “disruptive and disturbing,” adding that some county staff were afraid to leave their offices because they feared being racially profiled. Moriarty says immigration enforcement inside courthouses interferes with the justice system by discouraging victims and witnesses from coming forward. The incident remains under review.
>>Senator John Hoffman Will Return for Legislative Opening
(St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman announced he will return to the Senate when the legislative session begins on Tuesday. Hoffman has been recovering following the shooting on June 14th that injured him and his wife Yvette in their Champlin home. House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed that same morning. Hoffman says he and his family have received so much support from neighbors, friends, colleagues and others and said, “That generosity of spirit is what brings me back to this work with renewed purpose.” Hoffman said he will participate in all legislative sessions and committee hearings moving forward.
>>Congresswoman Craig Introduces Kid Proof Act
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Angie Craig has introduced legislation to expand access to safety supplies like lockboxes and safes for parents of children at risk of overdose or suicide. The “Kid Proof Act” would allow health care providers to purchase these supplies and distribute them to families. The hope is this will help parents store dangerous items like opioids, weapons and other dangerous materials. Craig says the bill has bipartisan support.
>>Duluth Curlers Cory and Korey Win Olympic Silver Medal in Mixed Doubles
(Cortina, Italy) — Duluth curlers Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse (TEE’-see) are bringing home the Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles. Korey and Cory lost to Sweden 6-5 in today’s final in Italy. No U-S mixed doubles team had ever meddled at the Winter Olympics. Thiesse also makes history as the first American female curler to win on the Olympic stage. They train at the Duluth Curling Club, and more than 250 members attended a watch party today.
