Man fatally electrocuted while cutting down tree in Fridley
A man working for a private company to remove a tree in Fridley was electrocuted and died at the scene on Thursday night, the sheriff's office said.
2 men killed in exchange of gunfire at Coon Rapids apartment building
An exchange of gunfire inside an apartment complex in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on Monday evening left two men dead and a third injured, deputies say.
Semi-truck driver runs red light, kills SUV driver in Blaine: authorities
A semi-truck driver ran a red light and hit an SUV, killing the driver, according to authorities.
Video: Pick-up truck bursts into flames after being hit by semi on I-35
The Minnesota State Patrol says no one was injured when a semi struck a pick-up truck, causing it to burst into flames Wednesday morning.
Former middle school paraprofessional charged in child ‘sextortion’ scheme
A former middle school special education paraprofessional has been charged with a sextortion scheme that targeted minors by offering them in-game perks, privileges and other gifts in exchange for sexual favors.
1 killed, 1 injured in Anoka crash after fleeing police Tuesday night
A driver died and his passenger was injured in a crash after he fled police Tuesday night, authorities said.
Tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minn. during Wednesday's storms
A tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Wednesday night, as strong storms hit the Twin Cities metro during the evening, survey crews confirmed on Thursday.
MN DNR warns that fire season has begun after grassfire torches 83 acres in Blaine
State officials are warning Minnesotans that Spring fire season has begun and to be extra careful after a grassfire torched about 83 arches of public land Saturday in Blaine before it was put out by dozens of firefighters from several departments.
Minnesota woman's gift to Yugoslavian refugees bonds them after search
Tracy Peck gave a random act of kindness that led to a search for her whereabouts those who received it more than two decades ago.
Death at Anoka County Jail under investigation
Deputies say an investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Anoka County Jail last week.
Charges: Blaine man put jug on windowsill prior to arson fire
Two neighbors saw the man start the house on fire, charges allege.
Arson investigation opened in Blaine, witnesses saw man with jug before flames
Blaine law enforcement officials are investigating a possible arson after witnesses reported seeing a man with a jug suspiciously roaming around the house before flames started.
Hy-Vee scraps plans for five metro locations
Citing a new long-term growth plan, grocery retailer Hy-Vee announced it is scrapping plans for five future metro locations.
Lost kid uses Andover, Minn. man's novelty payphone to call 911
A retro payphone put up by an Andover, Minnesota man helped a young boy who got lost get help from police last week.
