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Victoria Nevada Yorahee, 26, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a hit-and-run that killed 52-year-old Andre Zedrick Steward in Minneapolis. Her sister, Tianna Renee Yorahee, 19, remains a fugitive charged with aiding an offender. Victoria faces a sentence of slightly more than 3½ years, with nearly two years in prison expected.
An unlicensed driver in Minneapolis faces murder charges after deliberately hitting four pedestrians in two separate crosswalk incidents. One victim, dragged under the vehicle, died two days later, prompting the County Attorney's Office to amend the charges to intentional second-degree murder.
Minneapolis Park Board voted to maintain parking along Uptown’s Mall Park, rejecting a long-range greening plan designed to enhance green space. The decision follows community opposition, with nearly 800 residents signing a petition to preserve parking amidst concerns over crime and accessibility.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a woman can legally expose her breasts in public, as long as she is not engaging in sexual activity. This decision overturned previous convictions for Eloisa Plancarte, who argued that her actions were not lewd. The ruling highlights the ambiguity of legal definitions surrounding indecent exposure in Minnesota.
A St. Paul man, Joseph Davis, 34, faces second-degree murder charges for fatally stabbing the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. The incident occurred late last week, and an autopsy confirmed the woman died from multiple stab wounds. Davis, who has a history of domestic violence, was arrested in Minneapolis after admitting to the crime.
Minnesota's K-12 school enrollment remains flat, but diversity among students is increasing as families explore various schooling options. The state anticipates a 5% decline in school-aged children over the next 15 years, prompting concerns over future funding and resource allocation.
Three men face second-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Tiago Antonio Gilbert in Minneapolis, linked to a spate of violence in the area. The men, Victor and Jose Vasquez-Rodriguez, along with Raphael Rodriguez, remain at large as police investigate potential gang retaliation. Gilbert's family emphasized his commitment to personal growth and denied any gang involvement.
An immigration judge terminated the deportation case against Doğukan Günaydin, a University of Minnesota student, but he remains in custody due to an appeal by the Department of Homeland Security. The judge found insufficient evidence to classify Günaydin as a danger to the public, despite his recent drunken driving conviction.
A 34-year-old man, German Adriano Llangari Inga, faces charges of criminal vehicular homicide after a head-on crash in Minneapolis that killed 31-year-old Victoria Eileen Harwell. Llangari Inga, who allegedly drove drunk and without a license, was involved in two collisions on August 3, 2024, and remains at large.
Hennepin County inmate Gregory Jorge Garcia attacked detention deputy Matthew Durette, delivering 36 punches and choking him, leading to lifelong injuries. Garcia received a 15-year prison sentence for the November 2023 assault, which Durette described as an attempt on his life. Durette, who underwent extensive recovery, returned to work following the incident.