DNA

Police Still Waiting For Evidence, Statements Before Speaking On Uptown Shooting

It’s been almost two weeks since an officer-involved shooting left one man dead and two police officers with gunshot wounds in a basement in south Minneapolis. Recently, Chief Janee Harteau has faced criticism for releasing few details about the case at this point.

2013/05/23

Police: DNA Of Missing Woman Found On Ex’s Jacket

Eden Prairie police say a missing woman’s DNA was in a blood sample from a jacket found in the SUV of her ex-boyfriend.

2013/05/07

Skeletal Remains Of Hastings Woman ID’d

The skeletal remains of a woman found near the Vermillion River in Hastings has been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner on Thursday.

2013/04/05

DNA Evidence Might Help Solve Anoka Cold Case

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Department is hoping new DNA evidence will help them crack a cold case from the 1980s.

2012/07/23

Apartment Hires DNA Lab To Tackle Dog Poop Problem

It’s become serious business when a dog does its business at a Roseville apartment complex.

2012/05/25

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DNA May Help Solve ‘Baby Angel’ Mystery

For seven months the agony of not knowing the name of a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River has worn on investigators. They deal in criminal tragedies every day, but this one is different.

2012/04/05

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DNA Match Leads To Charges In 2007 St. Paul Rape Case

A 31-year-old man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct for a rape that occurred nearly five years ago, according to police.

2012/03/14

Parents Look For Help To Block Newborn Blood Sharing

Minnesota’s Attorney General could get involved with the fight to protect the blood of newborns.

2011/12/19

Atlas Sports Genetics Helps Determine Best Sport For Kids

For 11 years, Shjon Podein played in the National Hockey League. At times he was an enforcer, not afraid to drop the gloves for little fisticuffs.

2011/11/08

Remains Of WWII Servicemen To Be Buried

Nine servicemen who died when their bomber was shot down over the Pacific during World War II have been identified, and their remains will be buried in a single casket at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

2011/09/21

Remains Of Minn. Airman Missing In WWII Identified

The U.S. Department of Defense says a Minnesota airman who was missing in action in World War II will be buried with full military honors Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery.

2011/09/20

Crews Test For Asian Carp In 3 Minnesota Rivers

Tests are underway in three Minnesota rivers to check for the invasion of Asian carp.

2011/09/15

Report: DNA Method Helpful In Seeking Asian Carp

Federal officials promised Friday to improve two crucial weapons in the fight to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes: an electric fish barrier near Chicago and an early-warning system that detects carp DNA in waterways.

2011/09/09

DNR: No Asian Carp Found In St. Croix River

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says no Asian carp were captured during a five-day search of the St. Croix River. But efforts to find the invasive fish will continue this week.

2011/08/22