Heartbroken family speaks in court as daughter's killer is sentenced
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The mother of Katie Fredrickson spoke to the court as Michael Klinger, the man convicted of killing Fredrickson, was sentenced on Thursday for the murder in Brooklyn Center.

Michael Klinger apologizes for killing woman in emotional sentencing hearing
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Michael Klinger shot and killed his one-time girlfriend Katie Ann Fredrickson in Brooklyn Center on July 31, 2022. On Jan. 12, 2023, he was sentenced to 40 years in prison during an emotional hearing in which Fredrickson's family members testified.

Suspect in stolen vehicle arrested in Maple Grove after several pursuits

A suspect that police believe was involved in the theft of a vehicle was apprehended in Maple Grove Sunday after a chase from Brooklyn Center police that spanned multiple phases.

Kim Potter's application to get her sentence shortened won't be considered by pardon board

Minnesota's Board of Pardons considered 40 cases for leniency this week from offenders who made sometimes emotional pleas about their rehabilitation, but one notable name wasn't among them -- and may never be.

Kim Potter's application to get her sentence shortened won't be considered by pardon board
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Minnesota's Board of Pardons considered 40 cases for leniency this week from offenders who made sometimes emotional pleas about their rehabilitation, but one notable name wasn't among them -- and may never be.

Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet

One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.

Snow event parking restrictions declared in Brooklyn Center, first of the year

The City of Brooklyn Center has declared the first "snow event" totaling 2.5 inches or more of snow, triggering parking restrictions that will take effect beginning at 1 a.m.

Minnesota election results 2022: Brooklyn Center mayor, ballot question

Brooklyn Center City Council member April Graves has been declared the winner in the race for mayor, beating incumbent Mike Elliot. 

Man carrying gun at Brooklyn Park corn maze hurt in accidental discharge

A man carrying a concealed gun at a Brooklyn Park corn maze over the weekend ended up injured after his weapon was accidentally discharged.

Kia, Hyundai stolen in Brooklyn Center; 5 juveniles arrested

Two vehicles – a Kia and a Hyundai – were stolen in Brooklyn Center Tuesday, leading to the arrests of five juveniles, police said. 

Charges: Mother abducted daughter to prevent vaccinations

A mother is wanted and a 9-year-old girl remains missing after Brooklyn Center police say the mother abducted her child to prevent the girl from being vaccinated.

Man who claimed vandals targeted him for Trump flag pleads guilty to fraud

A Brooklyn Center man who claimed vandals spray painted "Biden 2020" on his garage and torched his camper due to a Trump 2020 flag has pleaded guilty to fraud for faking the incident.

Barefoot water skier Paul Oman remembered for his impact on and off the water

A Minneapolis North High school graduate and accomplished medical engineer died of blunt force trauma injuries on Sept. 12, after a fall while barefoot water skiing in Brooklyn Center. Paul Oman’s death has hit many in the water sports community hard because of the many ways he was responsible for bringing the community together.

Angry Taco Bell patron sentenced for deadly hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn Center

The woman who hit and killed an elderly woman with her car, in a moment of apparent frustration at a Taco Bell in Brooklyn Center in June 2022, will serve prison time.

3 juveniles allegedly ‘casing vehicles’ detained by Brooklyn Center Police

A call to Brooklyn Center police about three juveniles possibly casing vehicles led to police detaining all three at juvenile centers Tuesday.

One dead after hit-and-run in Brooklyn Center, police investigating

Brooklyn Center police say they are looking for the person who was driving the vehicle that fatally struck a pedestrian on the 6600 block of Dupont Ave North on Monday night.

Child falls from second-floor window in Brooklyn Center, comes away unharmed

A fall from a second-floor window of a home in Brooklyn Center Tuesday evening had the best possible ending, with the child walking away unharmed, according to police.