Minnesota family keeps tradition of Christmas Eve surprises alive

If it's Christmas Eve, you'll find Mac Johnston and his family delivering surprise gifts to people who need them most.

Oak Park Heights PD squad car rear-ended by alleged drunk driver on Hwy. 36

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a police squad car was struck by an alleged drunk driver on Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights overnight.

How holiday shopping 2021 is going for shoppers, businesses

Many local business owners in Stillwater say they’re seeing an increase in customers and spending compared to last year when many were staying home and shopping online. 

Forest Lake schools move back to distance learning due to bus driver shortage

Forest Lake Area Schools will transition back to distance learning through the winter break as the district faces multiple absences in its transportation department, leaving multiple bus routes without drivers.

Crews battle fire at Woodbury church

Fire crews worked to battle a fire burning in a building at a Woodbury church campus on Wednesday.

Fleeing driver veers into oncoming lanes during dangerous chase along I-694

Traffic camera video captured a driver dangerously speeding the wrong way through traffic on I-694 near White Bear Lake on Wednesday during a police chase.

Fleeing driver goes wrong way down I-694 during police chase
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A chase near White Bear Lake, that reportedly started in Anoka County, narrowly avoided disaster as a driver reckless drove the wrong way down I-694 to try and escape law enforcement on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. NOTE: Parts of this video were edited out to remove moments when the vehicle wasn't visible on traffic cams.

Man hurt in Forest Lake police shooting dies from injuries

A man injured during a police shooting in Forest Lake, Minnesota on Sunday has died from his injuries, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reports.

Forest Lake police chase: Driver hurt after shots fired after pursuit
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Forest Lake Police Captain Greg Weiss says officers responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. for the report of a 47-year-old man who had shown up at a home, in violation of an order of protection against him.

51-year-old woman dies in Highway 61 crash in Cottage Grove, Minn.

A 51-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove Thursday night, according to Minnesota State Patrol.

Dogs help Minnesota hunters track down shot deer

After taking their shot, sometimes it's difficult for hunters to track down their deer. But now a group of dog owners in Minnesota is providing an in-demand service.

Stillwater teen identified as 'Jane Doe' found dead in Texas in 1980

After more than four decades, investigators in Texas have been able to match the remains of an unknown girl found dead in Texas in 1980 to a missing girl from Stillwater, Minnesota.

Derek Chauvin and ex-wife plead not guilty to financial fraud charges

Derek Chauvin and his ex-wife made virtual court appearances Friday afternoon in Washington County, pleading not guilty to financial fraud charges.

Man charged in Woodbury grad party shooting wants some charges dropped

The man charged in a deadly drive-by shooting outside a high school graduation party in Woodbury is now asking for some of the charges against him to be dropped. 

Gov. Tim Walz visits new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site
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Minnesota Gov. Walz visited the new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site Thursday. State-run locations are opening in Crookston, Hutchinson and Stillwater this week. More sites will open next week in Inver Grove Heights, Wadena, Hibbing and Albert Lea.

Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
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The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable. The school is on the receiving end of a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.