Colton Gleason

Central Minnesota Rocked by Violent Crime in Recent Weeks

Residents in Central Minnesota have had their small towns and sleepy neighborhoods rocked by a string of violent crimes usually thought of as "big city" problems, or something that only happens "someplace else."

Jim Maurice

Boy Accused in Colton Gleason’s Death Makes Court Appearance [AUDIO]

The boy accused of delivering the punch that killed 20-year-old Colton Gleason made his first court appearance in Stearns County Court today (Tuesday). Seventeen-year-old Jesse Smithers of Sauk Rapids is facing charges of murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, and assault in the first degree.

Jim Maurice

Arrest Made in Deadly Attack Case

A teenager is now in custody after the death of a college student in St. Cloud. No charges have been filed in the case of 20-year-old Colton Gleason of Greenfield -- who was a student at Minnesota State-Mankato.

Jim Maurice

SCSU Students React to Deadly Assault [AUDIO]

It's been several days since a deadly attack against 20 year old Colton Gleason in St. Cloud, and SCSU students are beginning to react to the news.

Abby Faulkner