Minnesota Man Accused of Stabbing His Wife 10 Times Now Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Minnesota Man Accused of Stabbing His Wife 10 Times Now Faces Attempted Murder Charges

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Farmington, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman was rushed into surgery after being stabbed nearly a dozen times by her husband. 

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That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County Court on Thursday. 

The charges say the stabbing stemmed from a domestic incident that occurred at the couple’s home in Farmington on Tuesday. 

Husband Accused of Stabbing Wife 10 Times at Farmington, MN Home Facing Attempted Murder Charges

52-year-old Mehdi Badaoui is facing one count each of first-degree attempted premeditated murder and second-degree attempted murder. 

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The complaint says Farmington police responded to the domestic report around 8:30 Tuesday morning. A witness told officers they saw Badaoui stab the victim then drag her through the kitchen, the complaint says. 

Police were told the woman was unable to move. Upon arrival officers found the victim on her side in the bedroom in a pool of her own blood, the charges say. 

If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic assault, help is available — call 360 Communities 651-452-7288 or Minnesota Day One at 866-223-1111 or visit www.dayoneservices.org.

Responding officers found multiple stab wounds on the victim and deployed a tourniquet on one of the wounds to stop the bleeding, according to the court filing. The victim was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery. 

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She suffered a total of 10 stab wounds, the court document alleges. An update on her condition is not available as of Friday morning. 

Officers found Badaoui in the home’s garage with blood on his hand. A pocket knife with blood on it was also recovered in the home, the charges say. 

Conditional bail for Badaoui was set at $750,000 following his first court appearance Wednesday morning. He is due back in court next month.

These Common Household Items Are Now Banned In Minnesota

A hot topic lately is PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals" because they are difficult for humans to detoxify and have half-lives measured in years. These chemicals accumulate in the body over time and can cause significant health issues even at low exposure levels

PFAS are commonly found in the environment and the human body and have been linked to a range of health concerns including increased cholesterol levels, potential disruption of hormone systems, reduced immune function, increased risk of certain cancers, developmental issues in children, and reproductive problems, particularly in pregnant women.

On January 1, 2024, Minnesota prohibited PFAS in firefighting foam and food packaging. The state is taking an even more aggressive stance against the chemicals in 2025.

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943) are now in effect in Minnesota, meaning you can no longer legally purchase these items.

If you're wondering if you already have products with intentionally added PFAS, you can take the following steps to be sure:




  • Check the label - Look for products that are labeled as PFAS-free. 
  • Check for keywords - Look for words like "waterproof," "stain-repellent," or "dirt-repellant" on the tag. 
  • Check for ingredients - Avoid products that contain ingredients with "perfluoro" or "fluoro" in their name. 
  • Use a third-party verification service - Some organizations offer third-party verification of products that claim to be made without PFAS. 

As of January 1, 2025, you can no longer purchase products with intentionally added PFAS in Minnesota. These products fall under the 11 categories below.

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