Mara H. Gottfried, Pioneer Press

Mara H. Gottfried

Pioneer Press

Saint Paul, MN, United States

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Past articles by Mara:

Woman, 21, hospitalized with life-threatening injury after St. Paul shooting

Officers found evidence of a shooting at Marion Street and St. Anthony Avenue. → Read More

35E northbound in Eagan closed until 9:15 a.m. Tuesday after injury crash involving Eagan squad

The State Patrol reported the extent of injuries hasn’t been determined. → Read More

Man killed in St. Paul stabbing ID’d as 55-year-old – Twin Cities

Police arrested a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of murder. → Read More

From a basement dispatch center to ‘behavior detection’ officers, a look at Mall of America security

With a 19-year-old fatally shot in the mall in December, an incident of shots-fired in August, and two people wounded in a 2021 New Year’s Eve shooting, questions arose about the mall’s security. → Read More

Another Stillwater prison worker assaulted, 3rd incident in week

A union leader said safe staffing levels must be prioritized. → Read More

Minn. AG launches civil investigation into Kia, Hyundai after rash of thefts

Thefts of the vehicles increased 611% in St. Paul and 836% in Minneapolis last year, compared to 2021 → Read More

Minnesota AG launches civil investigation into Kia, Hyundai after rash of thefts

Thefts of such vehicles increased 611 percent in St. Paul and 836 percent in Minneapolis last year compared to 2021. → Read More

Second man charged with 2021 murder outside St. Paul Saloon

Raymond Renteria-Hobbs was killed in February 2021. → Read More

Suspect in St. Paul double homicide fired ‘recklessly,’ court documents say – Twin Cities

A 52-year-old man was under arrest on suspicion of murder as of Thursday afternoon. → Read More

Law enforcement leaders: DNA testing takes months, MN crime lab needs more money

Faster forensic testing means cases should be getting to prosecutors’ desks more quickly, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said. → Read More

Crime Stoppers’ new chairwoman wants to stop more crime — and needs more volunteers to do it – Twin Cities

They want to expand beyond managing tips to offer enhanced rewards. → Read More

Double homicide investigation underway after multiple people shot in St. Paul

Saturday’s incident happened less than 24 hours after another shooting in St. Paul that wounded three people. → Read More

Double homicide investigation underway after multiple people shot in St. Paul

The shootings happened in the 500 block of North Dale Street. → Read More

3 teens shot at funeral reception in St. Paul for high school homicide victim, police say

Officers were called to the Wellstone Center on the city’s West Side at 7:42 p.m. on a report of a shooting with multiple victims. → Read More

St. Paul schools out through Friday as winter storm approaches. Here’s what else is impacted. – Twin Cities

Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide emergency relief services across Minnesota. → Read More

St. Paul police release body cam footage of officer fatally shooting man, 65

St. Paul’s mayor has said he is “committed to a thorough, timely and transparent investigation.” → Read More

Shots fired between 2 vehicles leads to police pursuit and crash in downtown St. Paul

No injuries were reported from the gunfire or collision in Lowertown. → Read More

Man fatally shot by St. Paul officer was 65; 16-inch knife found at scene, BCA says

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. → Read More

Charging decision likely Tuesday for Harding HS student in fatal stabbing at school

Harding and four other high schools will have police officers stationed outside the schools through at least the end of the week. → Read More

No evidence of strife in Firkus marriage, investigator says at murder trial

Nicholas Firkus is on trial for murder in 2010 shooting of wife, Heidi. → Read More