Grooming a minor becomes a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1

A new law beginning in August makes grooming a minor a felony, while adding new rules and training requirements for educators and law enforcement.

Man, 19, charged in fatal Minneapolis Lyndale Avenue South shooting

A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to a June 21 fatal shooting outside the Wedge Co-op on Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

Woman found guilty in Rochester racial slur case

An Olmsted County jury reached a split verdict in the trial of Shiloh Hendrix, a woman accused of calling a child a racial slur at a Rochester playground last year, finding her guilty of one of two counts of disorderly conduct after her outburst went viral.

Farmington hit-and-run: 4 arrested in Apple Valley teen's death
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Police say they arrested four people Wednesday, including a 30-year-old Farmington man who is being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Investigators also say they recovered the vehicle they believe was involved in the crash. The crash happened July 14, when 13-year-old Sasha Balandin was hit and killed while riding his bike at the intersection of Dushane Parkway and Highway 50. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

Man shot and killed by Madison police officer
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A man was fatally shot during a struggle with a Madison, Wisconsin police officer. Demonstrators have gathered to protest the deadly use of force. 

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Charges against Bishop Harding Smith dismissed
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A Brooklyn Park bishop who leads a violence prevention nonprofit is speaking out after wage theft charges against him were dismissed by a judge. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter will never leave prison
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The man convicted of targeting and killing Minnesota Democrats was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in federal prison on Thursday. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard was there.

Edina shooting: Yancey Park lot closed, camera added after Wednesday night gunfire

A shooting at Yancey Park on Wednesday, July 22, has left the Edina community shaken and city officials urging residents to share any information that could help investigators.

Woman charged in Maplewood police stabbing after alleged shoplifting

A Maplewood woman has been charged in connection to the stabbing of a police officer on Tuesday, saying in part that, "she believed he was a robot."

2 more charged in fatal shooting in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood

Two more people were arrested and charged in connection to a July 18 homicide in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota.

New law: Impersonating police becomes a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1

A bill sponsored by the victim of an assassination attempt in June 2025 will make impersonating a police officer punishable by a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1.