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Nick Ferraro

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Saint Anthony, MN, United States

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Past articles by Nick:

Charges: Former St. Thomas track member sexually assaulted freshman at off-campus party

The woman told police she went to an “initiation party” for her track team and was served alcoholic drinks made by older team members. → Read More

Inmate charged in ‘life-altering’ assault on Oak Park Heights prison sergeant

He told the sergeant to “ring the bell” and said, “I’ve been waiting for you,” according to the complaint. → Read More

3 men charged in alleged ‘cash-only’ card scam at West St. Paul Target

“We’re pretty confident that it is part of a larger organized crime spree,” West St. Paul Police Chief Brian Sturgeon said Thursday. → Read More

St. Paul man sentenced for part in deadly funeral home gunfight

His attorney said he returned fire “to protect himself and other innocent bystanders.” → Read More

St. Louis Park man killed cousin, local chef outside St. Paul funeral reception, charges say

A witness said he had “crazy eyes” as he held his gun in the parking lot. → Read More

Gift-card scammers are using real Burnsville police names

Investigators are aware of two people who have fallen victim to the scam: One lost around $11,000, the other $8,000. → Read More

Derek Chauvin’s wife pleads guilty to tax evasion – Twin Cities

Derek Chauvin was scheduled to appear at a remote court hearing, but his prison was unable to get him on video. → Read More

Amber Alert update: Police say 3-year-old Lakeville boy might be with a family member

Anyone with information is asked to call 911. → Read More

Fridley woman, 68, struck by hit-and-run driver dies 9 days later

She was crossing Mississippi Street when a driver struck her just after 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, the sheriff’s office said. → Read More

Suspect acquitted in fatal 2021 shooting in St. Paul’s Mac-Groveland neighborhood

His attorney argued that another man fired the fatal shots. → Read More

Pounds of fentanyl, meth and heroin seized in South St. Paul bust, charges say

A suspect described as a flight risk with limited ties to Minnesota is being held on $1 million bail. → Read More

St. Paul man killed shopkeeper within hour of leaving court on gun charge, prosecutors say

The tobacco store worker told him he couldn’t wear a mask because of theft problems. → Read More

St. Paul man sentenced to probation for mosque burglary

Police said they received tips from people who identified the suspects. → Read More

18-year-old charged in shootout between 2 SUVs, police pursuit and crash into Lowertown bar

A check of the Jeep’s vehicle identification number revealed that it was stolen Dec. 1 in St. Paul. → Read More

St. Paul man sentenced for drug sales; overdose charge dismissed

The charges stemmed from an investigation of a Hastings man’s overdose death. → Read More

Charges: DNA links Eagan man to 2005 stranger rape of Wisconsin college student

The graduate student told police she was attacked near a bike path in Madison. → Read More

Teen charged in fatal stabbing at Harding High. Prosecutors to seek adult certification.

The incident was captured by multiple surveillance cameras. → Read More

Woman gets probation for apartment arson on St. Paul’s North End – Twin Cities

The fire caused 52 residents to be displaced because of the extensive damage. → Read More

Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of St. Paul man as he arrived home from work

Alex Becker’s family is asking people to participate in a “Random Act of Kindness Day” on Saturday in his honor. → Read More

Jury begins deliberations in Firkus murder trial

Nicholas Firkus is accused of intentionally killing his wife a day before they were to be evicted. → Read More