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Charges: Teen intentionally killed man with stolen vehicle

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The Stearns County Attorney’s Office charged the Sauk Center teen with one count each of first- and second-degree murder, stemming from the death of a 70-year-old.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A 16-year-old from central Minnesota is facing murder charges after allegedly hitting and killing a man while driving a stolen vehicle in St. Cloud.

The Stearns County Attorney’s Office charged the Sauk Center teen with one count each of first- and second-degree murder Monday, stemming from the death of a 70-year-old man Friday. KARE 11 does not typically name juvenile suspects.

According to court documents, the teen called St. Cloud police just after 8 p.m. Friday to report he “had run a person over with his vehicle.” When officers responded to the scene on the 1700 block of 6th Avenue North, the complaint says, they found an unresponsive man.

Prosecutors say the man was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Once taken into custody for questioning, authorities say the teen admitted to stealing the vehicle from the St. Cloud YMCA, and when he saw the victim walking on the sidewalk, “decided to run him over.” Court documents say the teen told investigators that’s when he began to slowly drive up behind the man before accelerating, striking him.

The criminal complaint alleges the teen told police he was “listening to a song about murder” when the victim was killed.

Officers later obtained surveillance video from the YMCA, showing the teen taking the vehicle and then driving onto the walking path.

In his first court appearance Monday, a Stearns County judge set the teen’s bail at $2 million.

If convicted, he faces a sentence of life in prison.  

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SouthWest Transit tests out self-driving cars

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New autonomous driving vehicles are hitting the roads in Eden Prairie.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — SouthWest Transit tested its new self-driving vehicles in Eden Prairie Wednesday. 

Riders will be able to travel to and from specific stops using the “Spare” app.  SouthWest Transit also says this will connect riders to residential areas, workplaces, and shopping. It will also include a stop at the Southwest Light Rail. 

“It’s really exciting for me, but I think it’s exciting for Eden Prairie and it benefits our residents and our businesses,” said Eden Prairie mayor Ron Case. 

“We really believe in a future where everyone has access to mobility no matter who they are or where they are, and this represents more than just an advanced piece of technology, it’s a commitment to expanded access,” said vice president of customers with Space, Quinn Kliman.

The service is free and will run on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 



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16-year-old injured in north Minneapolis shooting

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Police say the shooting occurred in an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a teen was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department was called to an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m. on reports of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot. 

Police say the teen heard a vehicle and gunfire before realizing he had been shot.

Officials say the boys is expected to survive, and no arrests have been made.

*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.



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Hit and run crash leaves 10-year-old girl hurt in Minneapolis

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Police say it happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N.

MINNEAPOLIS — A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle. 

It happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N, according to Minneapolis police, shortly before 8 p.m. 

Police say the girl was running across the road when she was hit by a grey SUV that did not stop. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening. 

No one has been arrested in the case yet, according to officials. 



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