Crime and Courts

Harper is accused of resisting arrest by Deputy Michael Cowan on May 4, 2026 as deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant in Max, in rural northwestern Itasca County.

The dispute drew the attention of international media and pilots' associations, raising concerns about the rights of distressed pilots while making emergency landings.

Sheriff Joe Dasovich said he still expects Elias Harper to be charged in the incident. Deputy Michael Cowan was shot in the thigh during a scuffle and is expected to make a full recovery.

Gaitas will assume leadership of the state's highest court on Oct. 1, 2026, replacing outgoing Chief Justice Natalie Hudson.

Fifteen people are charged with targeting over $90M across Medicaid programs aimed at helping the most vulnerable, including homeless people, children with autism and disabled people.

The plea agreement for Cyndy Martin includes 364 days in jail, which is a downward departure from sentencing guidelines for the felony charge.

Aimee Bock, 41, was convicted for her role in the $242 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, which has so far led to 70 indictments and 60 convictions.

Officers from multiple agencies converged in Breezy Point Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026, but police said they've found no evidence of a crime.

Jordan Zempel, 35, of Apple Valley, faces a third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.

Daniel Dale of Hoyt Lakes made his first court appearance May 19, 2026, on the upgraded felony charge. He remains in custody in the St. Louis County Jail.