Minneapolis PD investigating 2 homicides on Thursday
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate homicides that happened Thursday afternoon in the city.
Minnesota murder convict, who went on the run before verdict, sentenced
The Bloomington man who walked out of court before the verdict could be read in his murder trial over a fatal overdose was finally sentenced on Thursday.
Officers sued after entering Brooklyn Center home claiming doll was a baby
Three metro police officers are accused of performing an illegal search of a Brooklyn Center, Minn. home after officers claimed to mistake a doll for a dead baby.
BCA assisting Elk River police in 'ongoing investigation', public asked to avoid area
The Elk River Police Department asked the public to avoid the scene of an "ongoing investigation" with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Thursday afternoon.
Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting Minneapolis police officer
A man who pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder last month learned his fate Thursday morning.
Hennepin County judge shuts down more fake child nutrition nonprofits
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office announced Thursday another 17 fake nonprofits have been shut down for defrauding the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
Man trapped in grain bin dies in southwest Minnesota
A 48-year-old man in southwest Minnesota died on Tuesday after becoming trapped in a grain bin.
Plymouth fatal crash: Man was playing YouTube video, changing clock, charges say
A Brooklyn Park man is charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash that happened on Highway 169 in Plymouth last summer.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Crookston, Minn. 'use-of-force' incident under investigation by BCA
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it's investigating a "use-of-force incident" in northwest Minnesota on Thursday morning.
‘Operation Safe Summer’ announced by Minneapolis Police Department
Public safety officials in the city of Minneapolis are launching a strategic plan to combat crime over the summer.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
St. Paul shooting plea deal leaves mother of victim questioning system
Five years after losing his life in a fatal shooting, authorities now know who is responsible for killing Michael Gray - and his mother is not happy with the terms of the plea deal he is getting.
St. Louis Park woman sentenced in deadly stabbing of husband
The St. Louis Park woman who pled guilty to the deadly stabbing of her husband last year has been sentenced.
Law enforcement officers’ vigil, memorial held for fallen peace officers
Law enforcement officers are collectively standing for 24 hours at a vigil to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty throughout Minnesota.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: Ryan Londregan's trial date set
A Hennepin County judge has set the trial date for Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer.
Former substitute teacher in St. Paul charter school accused of sex with student
St. Paul City School is a public charter school that serves nearly 600 students in the heart of the capital city. But a former substitute teacher is accused of taking her relationship with a student too far.
Bike ride fundraiser will raise money for upgraded police body armor
A South Lake Police officer is preparing to ride across the state of Minnesota alongside officers from six other departments, to raise money for upgraded body armor.
Walz orders flags half-staff to honor Peace Officer Memorial Day
In honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday.
Phone scams claiming bank affiliation on the rise in Minnesota
You've no doubt had a run-in with them — Scammers bombarding your phone with texts and calls, often pretending to be someone they are not in an effort to steal your information and your money.