Columbia Heights

Judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father

January 27, 2026 4:48pm CST

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old known as the "boy in the bunny hat" after a viral ICE detention, will not be deported for now following a federal judge's temporary stay of removal for him and his father.

5-year-old detained by ICE in Columbia Heights: Family came into US the 'right' way

January 22, 2026 7:17pm CST

The 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), came to the U.S. the "right" way, the family's lawyer said Thursday.

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

January 21, 2026 9:37pm CST

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.

Convicted fentanyl dealer tied to 2 fatal overdoses sentenced to 17 years

December 14, 2025 4:52pm CST

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced for distributing heroin and fentanyl after two overdose deaths were linked to him by investigators.

Columbia Heights home invasion leaves man injured

November 8, 2025 7:30pm CST

A home robbery in Columbia Heights left one man injured as police search for the suspects.

Blue heron rescued from tangled fishing line in Columbia Heights

August 25, 2025 4:28pm CDT

What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird’s life.

Amber Alert canceled, 3-week-old boy found safe after abduction in Columbia Heights

August 6, 2025 4:47pm CDT

A 3-week-old baby was found safe after police say a woman abducted the child, prompting an Amber Alert to be issued on Wednesday afternoon.

MN construction: Weekend closures for I-94, I-35E, and more

August 1, 2025 7:59am CDT

Three major highway closures in Minnesota could make your weekend plans a little difficult. Here's a look ahead to the weekend.

Columbia Heights PD searching for teen girl missing for a month

July 16, 2025 3:01pm CDT

Police are asking for the public's help finding a Columbia Heights teen girl who has been missing for a month and refuses to return home.

Manny Collins' mother speaks after son's father is charged

July 11, 2025 3:29pm CDT

Manny Collins' mother, Ashley Berry, spoke for the first time Friday since her son's father was arrested and charged for his death.

Manny Collins' father charged with murder; autopsy finds evidence of decapitation

July 9, 2025 9:26am CDT

The father of Manny Collins is now charged with murder after the teen's body was discovered at a landfill, following weeks of searching.

I-694 westbound closed this weekend in northwest metro

July 8, 2025 12:35pm CDT

Westbound lanes along I-694 are slated to close this weekend for maintenance.

Manny Collins: Father taken into custody in relation to teen’s death

July 7, 2025 8:12pm CDT

Law enforcement officials say they have taken Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. into custody in relation to the death of his son, Manny Collins.

Manny Collins remembered at candlelight vigil, balloon release

July 3, 2025 9:40pm CDT

A community in Columbia Heights gathered Thursday night to honor the life of Manny Collins after the remains of the 16-year-old were found at an Elk River landfill last weekend.