Lou Raguse
KARE 11
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Recent articles by Lou:
Prosecutors to 'self-edit' in trial for murder of 6-year-old Eli Hart
Eli's mother Julissa Thaler faces first-degree murder charges. Prosecutors are reassuring potential jurors that photos of the boy's body will not be shown at trial. → Read More
Shakopee beheading case headed toward mental illness verdict
Alexis Saborit is expected to stipulate to the elements of first-degree premeditated murder and present his mental illness defense on Wednesday. → Read More
Eagan police provide update on missing man Bryce Borca
Bryce Borca, 23, disappeared early Oct. 30 while attempting to walk home after a night on a party bus with friends. → Read More
St. Paul mother killed in homicide reported shooting last week
Lashonda Nix is the 39th person to be murdered in St. Paul in 2022, which is a new record number. → Read More
Young mother killed; ex, 2 teens now charged with her murder
Zaria McKeever's sister Tiffynnie Epps speaks out on her murder → Read More
FBI asks for public's help identifying 'Umbrella Man'
The person of interest became known as the "Umbrella Man" on social media during the Minneapolis riots in 2020. → Read More
Guilty plea in massive $86 million elder-fraud scheme
The sister of the alleged kingpin behind the telemarketing scheme admits they carried out the magazine scam for 19 years. → Read More
3 teens arrested during large fight at Edina homecoming football game
Edina police had to call in officers from Bloomington, St. Louis Park and Richfield to get the fight under control. → Read More
St. Paul man sentenced to 43 years for largest sextortion case in FBI history
Yue Vang previously pleaded guilty to operating an online sextortion scheme that victimized hundreds of young girls. → Read More
Former MPD mental fitness screener charged with criminal sexual conduct
Dr. Thomas Gratzer is accused of raping a now-adult woman when she was a child. → Read More
Jury finds Jamal Smith guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Jay Boughton
Smith was charged with both first and second-degree murder in the death of Boughton, following what investigators call a short road rage incident. → Read More
KARE 11 Investigates: Despite red flags, child protection closed the case of 6-year-old weeks before his murder
Eli Hart’s social worker and court guardian had clear concerns about the boy’s care under his mother, Julissa Thayer, but agreed to close the case anyway. → Read More
State rests in trial of Susan Spiller's accused killer; defense calls suspect's mother
Demetrius Wynne is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection to Susan Spiller's death. → Read More
Prison sentence for man who drove drunk, killed 16-year-old skateboarder
The family of Dychaun Chew is urging state lawmakers to create stiffer laws for repeat drunk drivers who kill. → Read More
Independent review cites failures in Minneapolis response to unrest after George Floyd's murder
The independent review found numerous communications and operational problems that left residents feeling "abandoned" in the unrest following George Floyd's murder. → Read More
What's next in MN's criminal cases involving police?
Sentencing is not yet scheduled for Derek Chauvin or the other former MPD officers. → Read More
Interim MPD Chief promotes once-fired officer to training commander
David Garman was fired in 2009 for role in Metro Gang Task Force, rehired in 2010 after reaching agreement with MPD → Read More
Judge in Chauvin Trial signed no-knock warrant for raid where police shot Amir Locke
A source tells KARE 11 Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill approved no-knock warrant that ended in Minneapolis police shooting and killing Amir Locke. → Read More
Teacher absences a concern as classes resume after holiday break
The Minneapolis teacher's union president describes the staffing situation as "a disaster." → Read More
'The hardest decision I've ever had to make': Juror in the Kim Potter trial opens up about guilty verdict
A juror from the Kim Potter manslaughter trial explains why two jurors held out for an additional day before the panel decided to convict. → Read More