3 dead after crash involving UTV, truck in western Wisconsin
A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection....
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Forecast First Alert: Steamy and stormy pattern continues
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Forecast First Alerts in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat, humidity, and storm chances continue across Minnesota. TONIGHT: It stays partly cloudy, muggy, and very warm overnight. Temperatures only fall into the mi...
Man in his 60s dead after crashing during pursuit with Redwood County deputies
A man in his 60s is dead after fleeing law enforcement and crashing his vehicle on Saturday night. According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on County Road 7 around 7:20 p.m., but the driver accelerated and fled from law enforcement. ...
Missing 16-year-old girl last seen June 27 in St. Paul found safe
Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.
Fiery crash in Eagan, Minnesota overnight leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light....
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
Fights involving group of juveniles spark panic during Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show
Police said a series of fights involving a large group of "unruly juveniles" sparked panic during the Oakdale Summerfest fireworks Saturday night, though no injuries were reported....
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
1 dead, 1 injured in fiery crash after SUV veers off I-35E exit ramp in Eagan
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an SUV crashed into a traffic signal and combusted early Monday morning in Eagan. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Honda CRV was headed northbound on the Lone Oak Road exit from Interstate 35E just after midni...
Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach
Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). The 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds...
Head-on crash in northern Minnesota kills 2 drivers
Two drivers were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 169 in Itasca County. The State Patrol did not say what led to the crash but alcohol is not suspected to be a factor....
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders....
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
Cathedral Hill fireworks: St. Paul Rotary Club raises $165K to revive July 4 tradition
St. Paul is bringing back its big Fourth of July fireworks show, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday.
Feeding our Future fraud: Burnsville man arrested in Somalia
Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, arrested last Thursday in Somalia in connection with the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, was among the four dozen suspects initially indicted....
Minnesota teacher, coach arrested for sending explicit Snapchat photos to student
A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to a student on Snapchat, according to a criminal complaint. According to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Sutton Thomas Junkermeier was arrested at his Lake Lillian hom...
Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show disrupted by teen fights
Oakdale police are investigating several fights between groups of juveniles during the Cities Summerfest fireworks show on Saturday night. According to officers, a large group of teenagers created panic at Walton Park and investigators say that they also received reports of pe...
Fatal single-car crash in Carlton County leaves 1 dead, 1 critical
A deadly single-vehicle crash in Carlton County killed one man and left another in critical condition on Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to the intersection of Thompson Road and Kangas Road at about 6:30 p.m. where they say the victim’s ca...
A Heatwave begins today!
Good Monday morning! GET READY FOR THE HEAT! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS. *AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVE...
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
1 dead in Forest Lake car fire, investigation underway
One person is dead after a car fire in the driveway of a Forest Lake home on Saturday night. At 11:38 p.m., Forest Lake fire officials responded to a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Fifth Street Northwest. In the driveway of a home, crews found a car on fire with one perso...
St. Paul shooting injures 2 teens in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. So far, no arrests have been made.
Forecast First Alert: Extreme heat sets in this week
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity from Monday through Thursday of this week. A prolonged heat wave will hit Minnesota starting on Monday, with heat indices topping 100 degrees most days during the workweek. M...
Man dead, suspect arrested following stabbing in Cold Spring
Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing Saturday night in Cold Spring. According to the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault around 8:30 p.m. at a home near the intersection of Fourth Street North and ...
A Heatwave begins today!
Good Monday morning! GET READY FOR THE HEAT! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS. *AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVE...
Molly says to prepare for an extended wave of prolonged, intense heat
Warm, windy and muggy behind our morning storms with highs in the mid 80’s by the afternoon. By Monday, the relentless heat settles in with highs in the mid 90’s and heat index values in the triple digits for most of the workweek. Forecast First Alerts for the excessive heat ar...
2 boys arrested in connection with shooting that injured 15-year-old girl in Minneapolis
A 15-year-old girl is expected to survive after she was shot early Sunday morning near downtown Minneapolis. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues in the city’s Loring Park n...
Man dies in early-morning shooting in south Minneapolis
Police say a man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the shooting happened around 1 a.m. on the 2400 block of Bloomington Avenue South in the city’s Phillips neighborhood. Police say a ShotS...
Shooting injures 2 teens overnight in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul
Police are investigating a shooting that left two teenagers injured early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. St. Paul Police Department spokeswoman Alyssa Arcand said officers first responded to a report of two males shot around 12:46 a.m. on the 11...
Barbara Mork-Woodford remembered in St. Paul vigil
A St. Paul community gathered to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford and call for safer streets after a pedestrian crash earlier this month. A vigil was held near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, where police said the crash happened. Barbara Mork-Woodford died after she was...
Minneapolis Man Killed 1, Wounded 2 in Drive-By Shooting - mn crime
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Judge threatens contempt for Frey over police staffing levels - MPR News
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Be safe with fireworks - City of Minneapolis (.gov)
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2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Minneapolis - Patch
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Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them....
Girl, 15, shot in Loring Park neighborhood; 2 teens arrested
Minneapolis police arrested two teenage boys after a 15-year-old girl was shot and injured early Sunday morning in the city's Loring Park neighborhood....
Three overnight shootings in Minneapolis leave man dead, 2 others hurt
Minneapolis police are investigating three separate shootings early Sunday morning that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 15-year-old girl. The shootings happened within about 45 minutes in different parts of the city....
INTERVIEW: St. Paul 4th of July Fireworks
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St. Paul missing vulnerable teen found safe: Police
St. Paul police said a missing vulnerable teen who was last seen Friday evening has been found safe.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 injured near Penn Avenue
A shooting in north Minneapolis injured a man near Penn Avenue. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting near the 700th block of Penn Avenue North, where they found a man with a gunshot wound. Authorities said preliminary informatio...
Motorcyclist dies after collision with semi truck in western Wisconsin
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a semi in northwestern Dunn County.
Minnesota GOP Rep. Elliot Engen pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges
Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a drunk driving arrest.
Overnight Minneapolis shooting injures a man near Lyndale Avenue
An overnight shooting in Minneapolis injured a man on Saturday near Lyndale Avenue, following a fatal shooting from a week ago. Minneapolis Police said officers responded to a shooting around 12:30 a.m. near Lyndale Ave. S and W Franklin Ave. Officers said they found a man in ...
North Minneapolis shooting injures 2 near Logan Avenue
A shooting in north Minneapolis injured two men on Friday night. Minneapolis police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Friday after multiple reports of gunfire near Lowry Avenue North and North Logan Avenue.Police said they found two men with gunshot wounds outside a ho...
Molly says enjoy the mild weather this weekend before oppressive heat settles in across the region
We stay dry for your Saturday with temperatures running noticeably warmer than yesterday, but not incredibly hot. Expect a high of 84 in the metro with plenty of sunshine. Sunday we’ll be slightly warmer with shower and thunderstorm chances making a return. Forecast First Alert...
Shooting outside Mortimer’s Bar leaves 1 injured, no arrests
The Minneapolis Police Department says it’s investigating a shooting outside Mortimer’s Bar early Saturday morning that left at least one person injured....
Minneapolis police used “coaching” over discipline in 45% of misconduct cases — and the public can’t see why
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Man Stole Excavator, Drunkenly Demolished Minnesota Businesses: Police - Patch
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After years on the run, accused recruiter in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme arrested in Somalia
Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh and 47 others, were charged in the first indictment tied to the fraud scandal.
Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns
The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.
Forecast First Alert: High heat, humidity, and storms expected next week
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat and humidity build across the region. HEAT: The weekend starts fairly manageable, but humidity will begin increasing Saturday. Highs will r...
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks around the Twin Cities in 2026 - Bring Me The News
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....
Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home....
Feeding Our Future fraud: Ringleader arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run
One of the alleged ringleaders of the Feeding Our Future fraud was arrested in Somalia after being on the run for years, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday afternoon....
Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a ch...
Brooklyn Park Police say camera program speeds up emergency response
Almost a year after its launch, Brooklyn Park authorities are reminding residents and business owners to participate in its safe community camera program. The Brooklyn Park Police Department launched the program, which allows community members register or share access to came...
St. Peter officer shot during standoff released from hospital, escorted home
St. Peter Police Officer Austin Buss is set to be released from the hospital Friday after he was shot during a standoff on June 18. He will be escorted home by a procession along Highway 169....
Minneapolis NAACP demands firing of city housing head, threatens lawsuit over Heritage Park conditions
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director Abdi Warsame to resign or be fired, following what the organization describes as widespread neglect and unacceptable conditions at the Heritage Park public housing complex. NAAC...
Pilot killed in plane crash near Winona Municipal Airport
A pilot died Thursday evening after a small plane crashed near a runway at the Winona Municipal Airport.
South Minneapolis shooting leaves man dead, police investigate second gunshot victim
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in south Minneapolis early Friday, with a second man later turning up to a hospital with gunshot wounds....
State Rep. Elliott Engen pleads not guilty to charges in DWI arrest
Republican State Rep. Elliott Engen pleaded not guilty on Friday to all charges stemming from a DWI arrest in March. A White Bear Lake police officer stopped Engen just before 2 a.m. March 27 on suspicion of speeding, according to a police report. RELATED: Police: Rep. Elli...
Minneapolis police investigate deadly Clinton Avenue shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting after one man was killed and another was critically injured early on Friday morning. According to investigators, officers responded to the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South at about 12:45 a.m. after multiple reports of gunfire. ...
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Pilot who died in plane crash at Winona Airport identified
The pilot of a small aircraft has died after crashing at the Winona Municipal Airport on Thursday evening, according to the FAA. Officials say the pilot of an Airborne Windsports Microlight aircraft was the only person on board when it crashed shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday. ...
Reform, money and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chief
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Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
Man dead after crashing car into tree in Duluth Township
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that left a Duluth Township man dead after his car struck a tree and spun out on Homestead Road.
Detour alert: Weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina
In Edina, people will need to take a detour this weekend. Highway 62 between Highway 100 and I-35W will be closed in both directions starting Friday night at 10 p.m. It will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29, before the morning rush hour. During this time, workers will be...
Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night
Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul....
4 Eden Prairie firefighters recognized with national award for saving infant from burning townhome
Four Eden Prairie firefighters have been recognized for saving an infant from a burning townhome two years ago. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota recognized Assistant Fire Chiefs Justin Johnson and Matt Worthington, who was a captain at the time, and fir...
Driver had alcohol, marijuana and cocaine in system during fatal bicyclist crash: Charges
A Minneapolis man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Documenters report: From election security to crime rates to pavement conditions, report offers broad assessment of Hennepin County services - MinnPost
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2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Edina - Patch
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Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.
Pilot killed in plane crash in southeast Minnesota
No one else was on board. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
Eden Prairie firefighters who saved infant from burning townhome honored with Hometown Hero award
Firefighters braved flames, heat and smoke so thick they couldn’t see during the 2024 rescue.
Despite problems, monitor overseeing Minneapolis police reforms encouraged by new leadership
Independent evaluator said he’s encouraged following his conversations with Interim Chief Bill Peterson.
Forecast First Alert: Dangerous heat, humidity next week
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity levels that will arrive next week. ALERT DAYS currently include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Timing Starting on Sunday, weather conditions will feel very different than now....
Animal Allies takes in nine Great Dane puppies after fire
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3 arrested in connection with fire at former Eagan middle school
Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night. According to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken wi...
BCA names St. Peter officer shot, suspect killed after pursuit and standoff
A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved. The BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law...
Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet legally required police officer staffing level
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter....
New Minnesota laws that go into effect July 1: What you need to know
From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:...
Illinois man charged after Rochester sting catches phone scammer with $50K in cash
A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff....
Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet city’s police staffing minimum or face trial
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey could face trial next year to explain why the city’s police department continues to fall short of its charter-mandated staffing requirements, according to a court order issued on Thursday. Thursday’s order stems from a petition filed by the Upper M...
Overnight fire at vacant Burnsville middle school prompts investigation
An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Cambridge pulls portable toilets after string of arson fires at city parks
A string of arsons involving portable toilets at Cambridge city parks has prompted an investigation from police, according to city officials. While some people may see the fires as harmless pranks, investigators say that the consequences are incredibly dangerous. “Had these...
St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue
A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car. St. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47...
Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old from Roseville
Roseville police are asking for help finding a 17-year-old girl who was last seen on Thursday. Authorities are searching for Toni Dawkins, who was last seen at her home in the 2000 block of Simpson Street on Thursday morning, according to an endangered missing-person alert fro...
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says. The U...
Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents....
Lionel Richie takes ill, cuts his St. Paul concert short
Lionel Richie announced the unexpected intermission at his concert on the first night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
St. Paul reopens debate on use of Flock Safety cameras
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Minneapolis man gets 12+ years for fentanyl trafficking, illegal machine guns
A Minneapolis man will spend more than 12 years in federal prison after investigators say he ran a major fentanyl trafficking operation and possessed illegal firearms across the Twin Cities....
Minneapolis Man Fled Police After Drug Deal - mn crime
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Minneapolis Man Caught on Video Stabbing Man in Triangle Park - mn crime
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An ICE agent is charged with crimes not tied to his duties. Where will the case be heard? - Star Tribune
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Warrant: String of south Minneapolis armed robberies targeted delivery drivers
A series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers across Minneapolis earlier this year was the result of a coordinated months-long scheme, according to newly filed court documents. Minneapolis police say the suspects would lure drivers to specific south Minneapolis a...
Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone....
Minnesotans protesting ICE and local law enforcement regularly faced criminal charges in the past decade. Many cases get dismissed.
On Jan. 28, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against 16 Minnesotans accused of assaulting or impeding federal immigration officers, sharing photos of those arrested being held by agents who turned their backs to the cameras on social media. Among the 16 was N...
Charges: Man had BAC over 3 times the legal limit when he crashed into Woodbury townhomes
Charges have been filed against a man accused of driving over three times the legal limit when he crashed his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak. Ernest Anyere Ngwa, 53, is facing two counts of DWI, one count of traffic collision and one count of rec...
St. Paul Police new drones hit scenes in under 90 seconds, surpass last year’s drone flights
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Man Fatally Shot During Minneapolis Marijuana Robbery - mn crime
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Minneapolis police investigating fatal Lyndale Avenue shooting - CBS News
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Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O’Hara
Minneapolis is aiming to have its new police chief by mid-fall, according to a timeline released by the mayor on Tuesday. Interim Police Chief Bill Peterson is currently in the position after former Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned four weeks ago, near the end of May. O’Hara...
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said....
At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
Minneapolis woman facing manslaughter charges for death of 3-month-old
A Minneapolis woman is facing charges for allegedly taking a sleeping pill and suffocating her 3-month-old daughter in her sleep. Alexsia Brina Miller, 31, was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree manslaughter. On Jan. 5, Minneapolis police responded to an unspec...
Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s troubled $14-million-plus rehabilitation project has become a visceral flashpoint over la...
Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month....
Minneapolis man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing: 'I'll kill you'
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries....
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. The 6-3 decision centers on an immigration officers’ 2012 decision to put lawful permanent reside...
Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera....
Star Tribune retracts article on boating accident
The story was based on reporting that did not meet Star Tribune standards.
Minneapolis man accused in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing, yelling 'I'll kill you'
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries....
Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th annive...
3 injured in north Minneapolis shooting, no arrests made
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Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th annive...
Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the iconic Washington, D.C. site increasingly becomes a flashpoint over the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry...
Shots fired near U of M campus, police investigating Dinkytown area
Police are investigating after shots were fired near the University of Minnesota campus Monday afternoon.
KARE 11 Anchors Husband Suspected Of Drunk Boating In Wisconsin Crash: Report - Patch
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Reports of shots fired in Dinkytown - The Minnesota Daily
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Bemidji derecho: 1 year later, wildfire risk and recovery continue
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Woman shot in head, hand near Bossen Field Park, Minneapolis Park Police say - CBS News
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Man sentenced for Bloomington crash that killed passenger
A man charged with causing a crash that killed the passenger in his car while he was under the influence has learned his prison sentence. The crash happened in Bloomington in April 2025. Dior Cortez Wheeler, 33, was sentenced to more than five years (61 months) in prison and m...
FDA alert: Thousands of bottles of blood pressure pills recalled over possible dissolution failure
Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.
Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebr...
Intoxication by husband of KARE 11’s Julie Nelson suspected in Wisconsin boat crash, officials say
The boat ran into an island around 11 p.m. on June 13.
Beltrami County crash: Bemidji man dies after being struck by car
Authorities are investigating after a 65-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night just west of Bemidji.
FDNY EMT arrested at JFK after CBP officers allegedly find child sexual abuse material in phone
A 23-year-old individual was arrested at JFK International Airport after investigators found a "large volume of child sexual abuse material" on their phone....
Hibbing ATV crash leaves 9-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries
A 9-year-old girl was critically hurt and a 4-year-old girl suffered non-life threatening injuries after an ATV crash in Hibbing on June 18, police say....
Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges....
Overnight shooting in northeast Minneapolis injures 3
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured one man and left two others with non-life-threatening injuries early Monday morning. So far, no arrests have been made....
Hibbing ATV crash leaves 9-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries
A 9-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an ATV crash on Thursday night, according to the Hibbing Police Department. Officers say that a man was operating the ATV near Carey Lake Road when he lost control and struck an object. The dr...
Wisconsin man dies after truck veers off road in St. Croix County
A Wisconsin man crashed into the ditch and died on Sunday morning, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. The 63-year-old Dennis D. Swenby was heading west on Badlands Road when the Ford F-150 that he was driving crossed the centerline and went down a wooded emban...
Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people
Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Officers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one ...
'I grabbed my son and ran': SUV crashes into Woodbury townhomes, causes gas leak
Neighbors in Woodbury were forced out of their homes late Saturday night after an SUV crashed into multiple townhomes, causing a gas leak and widespread damage....
Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the natio...
Itasca County deputy shot after teen tried to grab his gun during arrest
A teenager is accused of shooting an Itasca County sheriff’s deputy with the deputy’s own gun during an attempted arrest at a home in Max.
Vadnais Heights man accused of showing gun to kids at lemonade stand
A Vadnais Heights man is facing multiple charges after police say he showed a handgun to children running a lemonade stand and let them handle it, all while having an open package of marijuana in his vehicle....
Duluth man sentenced for gruesome stabbing in which victim was set on fire
The man who pleaded guilty in a brutal slaying in Duluth where the victim was stabbed 30 times before being set on fire learned his fate last week.
Minneapolis police officer punched while investigating a downtown shooting
Police are investigating a chaotic incident that unfolded in downtown Minneapolis early Sunday morning. According to police, they were called to 126 Fifth Street North at around 2:07 a.m., where a man outside the business had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The...
Minneapolis police investigating fatal overnight shooting on Lyndale Avenue
The Minneapolis Police Department says it is conducting a homicide investigation after one man was killed in a shooting in south Minneapolis. According to police, the shooting was reported around 1:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South, where an adult man had susta...
Woman shot in head at Minneapolis park
A woman was hospitalized after police say she was shot in the head during a Saturday night altercation at a Minneapolis park.
Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury
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Local Event: Urban Classic - The Music of Earth, Wind and Fire - Patch
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KARE 11 Anchor Injured In Boating Accident, Taking Time Off Air - Patch
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Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people
Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Officers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one ...
Police investigating shooting at Minneapolis park that left 1 woman injured
Minneapolis Park police are investigating a shooting at Bossen Field Park that injured one person Saturday night. According to Minneapolis Park police, the shooting was reported at 9:45 p.m. When authorities arrived, they found a woman who had sustained gunshot injuries to ...
Feds charge 15 Minnesotans with conspiracy for impeding ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged 15 people with conspiring to impede federal immigration agents who carried out a massive enforcement campaign in Minnesota this year, according to court documents. Some are charged with additional offenses including solicitation to commit a crim...
Remake of clogged and crash-prone east metro intersection starts Monday
There have been more than 200 crashes at Hwy. 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in the past decade. Three have been fatal. Congestion is a problem, too.
What happens to a police dog when its officer leaves? A custody battle.
One Minnesota county faced a decision on who got to keep a canine after its handler took a job elsewhere.
Chanhassen RV crash injures 3 occupants, damages sound barrier wall
An RV crash in Chanhassen injured three people on Sunday morning and damaged a highway sound barrier wall.
Woodbury crash: Driver crashes into multiple townhomes, causing gas leak
Multiple townhomes in Woodbury were damaged when a driver struck them with a vehicle, causing a gas line to rupture and some residents to evacuate their homes....
2 motorcyclists seriously hurt in Farmington crash
Two motorcyclists were seriously injured after a crash in Farmington on Saturday evening. Farmington officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Highway 3 and Spruce Street around 6:40 p.m., according to a social media post from Farmington police. In a ...
Burnsville shooting: Suspect in custody after theft sparks fight, leaves 1 hurt
A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.
State Patrol investigating fatal crash with semi in Watonwan County
A person is dead after a crash with a semi on Highway 60 in southern Minnesota on Saturday. A State Patrol report says a Ford Bronco, driven by a man with one female passenger, was traveling southbound on 660th Avenue in Watonwan County when it collided with a semi heading wes...
Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley
A child was seriously injured after a car hit them in an alley in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Minneapolis police say a child was playing in an alley near 29th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North around 11:30 a.m. when a car hit them. The child was brought to the hospita...
5-year-old girl killed in crash on I-494 in Sunfish Lake
A 5-year-old girl has died after a van she was in crashed in Sunfish Lake Saturday morning.
5-year-old girl dead after I-494 rollover crash in Sunfish Lake
A 5-year-old girl from Oregon is dead after a vehicle she was riding in drove off the interstate in Sunfish Lake and rolled several times. State Patrol officials say the girl was riding in a Chevrolet Express Van westbound on I-494 near Pieper Road around 10 a.m. when the van ...
St. Peter officer-involved shooting: Suspect dead, officer shot in the arm
Authorities say a St. Peter Police officer is in stable condition after being shot in the arm and a suspect is dead after a police pursuit led to a standoff on Thursday night....
