Remembering Jim Marshall: The Minnesota Vikings Legend Whose Unbreakable Spirit Defined a Franchise

MINNEAPOLIS — Jim Marshall, a legendary figure in Minnesota Vikings history and an enduring symbol of toughness in the NFL, passed away Tuesday at the age of 87 after a lengthy hospitalization. Marshall, who played 20 seasons in the league—19 of them with the Vikings—leaves behind a legacy defined by record-setting durability and leadership. Throughout his career, Marshall set the standard for reliability, starting 270 consecutive regular-season games for Minnesota, a record that stood for …

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71-year-old Minnesota man stabbed to death by his 47-year-old son

MAPLETON, MN – A Minnesota man faces charges of second-degree murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his father and fleeing the scene in a bizarre series of events earlier this week. Troy Blaine Almhjeld, 47, was apprehended on Tuesday following the discovery of his 71-year-old father’s body in their shared Mapleton residence. Authorities responded to a report early Tuesday morning about an abandoned vehicle near Terrace View Golf Course, off Highway 22 South, approximately 80 miles …

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9-year-old Minnesota girl turns blue during 3 hour asthma attack while parents refuse to call 911

HOPKINS, MN – A Minnesota father was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to causing his young daughter’s death by choosing unproven home remedies over necessary medical treatment during a critical asthma attack. Anthony Modrow, 35, was handed the sentence for second-degree manslaughter in the tragic case concerning his 9-year-old daughter, who passed away in 2024. Court records reveal that Modrow, who pleaded guilty in January, will serve two-thirds of his sentence behind …

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Mother Charged with Murder After Delayed Hospital Visit Contributes to Toddler’s Tragic Death in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A mother has been charged with murder after the tragic death of her 20-month-old son, who authorities allege suffered from neglect and abuse. Valerie Zamora, 32, faces a charge of second-degree unintentional murder in connection to her son’s death on May 15. Officials report that the child became dangerously ill on May 14, but his condition deteriorated before he received medical attention. Witnesses reportedly implored Zamora to seek immediate care, yet she …

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Minnesota woman stops to shop on the way to the hospital with 1-year-old son and he dies

MOORHEAD, MN – A Minnesota mother faces a second-degree murder charge following the tragic death of her 20-month-old son, which the medical examiner ruled as a homicide. Valerie Zamora, 32, was arrested after reportedly making a stop at a local store while en route to the hospital with the critically ill child. Court documents reveal that Zamora, accompanied by her partner and other children, was taking her son to the hospital on May 15. Despite …

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Tragic Conflict: Minnesota Man Charged After Girlfriend Dies from Jumping from His Moving Truck

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A tragic incident unfolded in Sherburne County when a man was charged after his girlfriend died following an argument that led her to jump from his moving truck. Johnathan James Schafer, 35, faces serious accusations for failing to seek immediate help for Julia Marie Marthaler, 23, who incurred fatal injuries in the fall. The events leading up to Marthaler’s death occurred on the evening of May 15, prompting a 911 call from …

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Drunk driver leaves his 23-year-old girlfriend for dead on the side of the road after she jumped out of his truck

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A Minnesota man faces serious charges after allegedly failing to report an incident where his girlfriend died after reportedly jumping from his moving vehicle during a heated argument. Authorities state that Johnathan James Schafer, 35, did not call 911 after the tragic event despite evidence suggesting he believed a death had occurred. The incident unfolded on the night of May 15, involving Schafer and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Julia Marie Marthaler. According to …

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Former Caregiver Sentenced to 20 Years for the Heartbreaking Murder of 3-Year-Old Eastyn Deronjic in Minnesota Abuse Case

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A former caregiver has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following the tragic murder of a 3-year-old boy who suffered from months of abuse. Rosa Esperanza Garza, who now identifies as Mason Garza, received the sentence from Judge Tammy L. Merkins after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree murder in the death of Eastyn James Deronjic. Under state law, Garza is required to serve at least 13 years behind bars before …

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3-year-old Minnesota boy dies of perforated bowel after caregiver brutally beats him

MOORHEAD, MN – A former caregiver in Minnesota was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for the death of a 3-year-old boy after months of abuse, marking a tragic conclusion to a grim case that has gripped the local community. Rosa Esperanza Garza, 25, was convicted of the second-degree murder of Eastyn James Deronjic. Charged with the 2024 murder, she will have to serve at least thirteen years before being eligible for supervised release. …

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"Tragic Call for Help: Minnesota Woman’s Last Moments Reveal Domestic Violence Turned Fatal"

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A chilling phone call between a Minnesota woman and her sister has emerged as evidence in a tragic domestic violence case that ended in the woman’s death. Authorities allege that Jason Philip Filas, 48, fatally attacked 32-year-old Danielle Warren on May 7, prompting charges of second-degree murder. During the distressing call, Warren expressed fear for her life, pleading with her sister to call for help. “Call 911! Call 911!” she urged before …

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