>>Woman Found Guilty in Murder of Minneapolis DJ
(Minneapolis, MN) — A woman was found guilty today of murdering aspiring Twin Cities DJ, 35-year-old Liaria Tsai. Prosecutors say 33-year-old Margot Lewis killed her ex-grilfriend, Tsai, whose body was found in a vehicle after Lewis crashed on I-90 near Eyota last year. Investigators linked Lewis to the crime through security footage and evidence from Tsai’s Minneapolis apartment. Lewis was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and will be sentenced in November. She also faces a felony charge of body interference in Olmsted County.
>>15-Year-Old Hopsitalized After Bucked Off Horse
(Morrison County, MN) — A 15-year-old girl is hospitalized with unknown injuries after a horseback riding incident in Morrison County. Deputies responded to Bowlus around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday after learning a girl was bucked off her horse while executing a maneuver. The girl was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).
>>17-Year-Old Boy Injured in Morrison County ATV Crash
(Little Falls, MN) — A 17-year-old boy is hospitalized in the Twin Cities following a weekend ATV crash near Little Falls. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office says the teen was riding in a roadside ditch Saturday night when he lost control and rolled the four-wheeler. Deputies say he was thrown from the ATV, and it landed on top of him. The boy was taken to a Little Falls hospital and airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center. No word on his current medical condition.
>>St. Cloud Man Sentenced for Hit-and-Run, Fentanyl
(St. Cloud, MN) — A St. Cloud man is heading to prison for a hit-and-run crash and felony drug possession. 41-year-old Todd Chauvin was sentenced to six years, with credit for one year and four months already served. Prosecutors say Chauvin ran a stop sign in February 2024 in Stearns County, injuring two people and fleeing the scene. A blood test confirmed he was high on THC and fentanyl. Months later, in June, officers found more fentanyl and 38 blue pills believed to be fentanyl hidden on him during a separate arrest.
>>Perham Man Accused of Prostitution Solicitation
(Fergus Falls, MN) — A Perham man faces prostitution solicitation charges for allegedly asking a massage therapist for sexual favors. Otter Tail County deputies say 55-year-old Larry McClendon contacted a New York Mills business looking for a massage, asking for sexual services, and saying how much he was willing to pay for said services. Detectives arrested McClendon before he went to the business. The investigation is active.
>>No Injuries After Shots Fired Near St. Cloud Campus
(St. Cloud, MN) — No injuries were reported after gunshots were fired near St. Cloud State University on Sunday afternoon. Police say five shots were fired around 2:10 p.m. One bullet hit a second-floor window of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, but investigators don’t believe the building was targeted. The incident is not considered random, and the investigation is ongoing.
>>MDH Makes COVID-19 Recommendations Based on National Groups
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota health officials are breaking from federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccines. The Department of Health (MDH) is now endorsing recommendations from national medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Officials say the move comes amid growing concerns over federal rollbacks and gaps in vaccine access, led by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A new standing order also allows pharmacists to provide COVID-19 shots directly to patients statewide. Officials urge all Minnesotans over six months old to get vaccinated as supplies arrive at clinics and pharmacies statewide.
>>Rep. Finstad Renews Call for MSU Professor’s Resignation
(Mankato, MN) — Congressman Brad Finstad is again calling for the resignation of Minnesota State University-Mankato professor Kevin Parsneau over inflammatory social media posts. Finstad says Parsneau mocked the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, calling him a “racist POS who died by the violence he promoted.” The university responded, saying it does not endorse employee views shared online but declined to comment on personnel matters. Parsneau previously faced backlash for suggesting disappointment that the killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO wasn’t a serial killer. Finstad says the professor’s repeated remarks glorifying violence are unacceptable and harmful to students, and he’s urging the university to take immediate action.
