>>Annandale Man Charged with Wife’s 2nd-Degree Murder
(Annandale, MN) — An 85-year-old man faces one count of second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife of 65 years. Wright County officers responded to the home of Rodney Anderson of Annandale on September 12th, where his wife, 82-year-old JLA, had been stabbed multiple times with a kitchen knife. Despite life-saving aid, JLA was pronounced dead at the scene. Anderson is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
>>Minneapolis Woman Faces 2nd-Degree Murder, Assault Charges in Fatal Hit and Run
(Minneapolis, MN) — The 22-year-old Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd of people Saturday, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring 5 people, has been charged. Latina Margalli faces one count of second-degree murder and five counts of second-degree assault. After a verbal altercation between Margalli and a group of people, surveillance video shows Margalli reversing her vehicle and accelerating the wrong way down 5th Street in Minneapolis, directly at the teen victim, De-Miaya Broome, then fleeing the scene. Broome was declared dead at the hospital.
>>Man Arrested After Manhunt, Suspect in Hugo Homicide
(Hugo, MN) — The 45-year-old man wanted for a homicide in Hugo is in custody after an extensive manhunt. Investigators arrested Trevor Wunderlich late this morning without incident. He remains in custody pending formal charges. Around 6 p.m. Monday, first responders found a 68-year-old woman with severe traumatic injuries. Despite life-saving aid, she died in the hospital.
>>North Branch Man Charged in Stacy Crash That Injured 4
(Stacy, MN) — A North Branch man has been charged in a crash Saturday that critically injured a 6-year-old and hurt three people. The 39-year-old man faces four counts of criminal vehicular operation and is accused of being under the influence of a controlled substance during the crash. Chisago County deputies responded to the crash in Stacy around 10:30 a.m. One vehicle had two adults and two children, 6 and 17 years old. The 6-year-old was airlifted to a hospital, where she remains intubated. The three others were brought to a hospital. The suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital, reportedly smelling of alcohol. The man remains in custody, and a blood alcohol test is pending.
>>Former Rep. Metsa Charged with Giving Alcohol to 18-Year-Old
(Duluth, MN) — Former state Representative Jason Metsa of Virginia is facing a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly giving alcohol to an underage woman. 43-year-old Metsa was arrested on July 6th on more serious accusations but released without charges. St. Louis County prosecutors say Metsa gave drinks to an 18-year-old date at his cabin, and her level of intoxication was a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-to-10. Investigators said he admitted to meeting the woman on Tinder and offering her whiskey. Metsa served in the Minnesota House from 2013 to 2018 and was a deputy commissioner on the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.
>>MPD Officer Fired for Having Sexual Relations on the Job
(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minneapolis police officer has been fired for engaging in sexual activity while working. Former officer Juan Alzonzo Jr. was fired in February, with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara detailing four allegations in September 2022 of violating MPD policies. The termination letter said Alonzo met with a woman in her home several times between September 3rd and 26th, 2023, for sexual relations.
>>Bethel University Cuts Tuition Rate by 40% Beginning Fall 2025
(St. Paul, MN) – Bethel University, a private Christian school in St. Paul, has announced they’ve nearly cut tuition costs in half for new and continuing undergraduate students starting in fall 2025. Tuition was repositioned from $44,050 to $25,900, a choice Bethel President Ross Allen says was a no-brainer. He explains, “We’ve decided to get out of that game and just be clear and transparent to help our students see what they’re going to pay.” While financial aid packages will be reduced in line with the new rate, Allen says scholarships will still be available for additional assistance.
>>Rural MN Families Lack Mental Healthcare Options
(Undated) – Minnesota families are facing big obstacles in navigating the mental health care system if their child displays symptoms—a new report by the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Vice President Marnie Werner says this is due to long travel distances, a lack of information, and “there’s a desire for anonymity—people don’t necessarily want all their neighbors to know that their kids are seeing a therapist. Because of a fragmented system, Werner says in a crisis, parents—especially in rural areas—often end up taking their child to the emergency room, which can create a host of other problems. As long-term solutions take shape, parents are encouraged to educate themselves about early warning signs and the basics of mental health.
