15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine
A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.
Myon Burrell charged with drug possession following release from life sentence
Myon Burrell was charged on Friday for the second time since he was freed in 2020 from a life sentence for the killing of a child in Minneapolis.
Motorcycle crash in Brooklyn Park leaves 1 dead
A crash near Champlin Park High School involving a motorcycle left one person dead on Thursday evening.
Chauvin represents himself in effort to withdraw tax fraud guilty plea
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd in 2020, appeared remotely in Washington County Court on Friday afternoon to withdraw a previous tax fraud guilty plea.
St. Paul woman killed by police named, officers involved identified
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) identified the woman shot and killed by St. Paul police on Monday night.
The most stolen cars in the US are made by these two brands
The top 10 most stolen cars of 2023 have been released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Teens hurt, stolen Kias left wrecked in chaotic Minneapolis shooting
"It's ridiculous, it's a broken record": Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara again expressed frustration as his officers investigated another act of violence on Thursday that involved teens in stolen Kias.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Deadliest highways in America are located in these 3 states, report finds
A recent report found that there were 63 driving deaths in the “safest" state in 2023 and nearly 4,500 in the “least safe" state.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Lawmakers pass one gun control measure, another misfires in Senate
One new gun control measure passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, and another is crumbling even after passing in the House.
Hamburguesas El Gordo owner accused of sales tax evasion
The woman who owns several popular burger joints in Minnesota is facing accusations of sales tax evasion in Dakota County.
Plea deal in Mpls gas station shootout caught on video leaves victim outraged
The teenage gunmen who put innocent lives in danger when they opened fire at a 24-hour Northeast Minneapolis gas station earlier this year, will not be going to prison after agreeing to plea deals with the Hennepin County Attorney this week.
Myon Burrell, man freed from life sentence in Minneapolis murder, arrested again
Myon Burrell, the man freed from prison after being sentenced to life as a teen for the slaying of a child in Minneapolis, has been arrested for a second time since his release.
Minneapolis ‘violence intervention’ contracts contested by city council
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Adam Montgomery sentenced for murder of daughter, Harmony
Adam Montgomery was found guilty for the 2019 murder of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony.
Mother shot during high school graduation ceremony in New Mexico
During the ceremony, 21-year-old Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother, who was attending the high school graduation for her son.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Teen to stand trial as an adult in Halloween shooting that killed 2 cousins
A Hennepin County judge ruled that a teen accused of fatally shooting a teenager on Halloween night in Brooklyn Park will stand trial as an adult. Another teen was allegedly shot and killed by his accomplice during the incident.