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Charge: Driver's wide turn against red light led to motorcyclist's death in East Bethel
Prosecutors allege he was driving in a grossly negligent manner.
Minnesota counties pay hundreds of thousands to third parties to administer COVID relief grants
Anoka County is bringing its process in-house after paying more than $275,000 to a third-party vendor.
Border patrol seizes 40,000 illegal pills destined for Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 24
ANDOVERJAN. 13Burglary. Guns and bedding were stolen from a home in the 4100 block of NW. 145th Lane.CENTERVILLEJAN. 3Driving violations. A 30-year-old man was cited…
Hennepin County ushers in unique opportunity with three new commissioners
They join 2 other recently elected women of color for young, diverse board.
Authorities ID man who found shot to death in a vehicle in Robbinsdale
Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Monuments dedicated to five wars unveiled in Veterans Park of Blaine
They were unveiled, one at a time, by veterans of the wars they memorialize.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 17
CHAMPLINDEC. 16Theft. Tools were stolen from a vehicle in the 11200 block of Sumter Avenue.EDINADEC. 16Drugs. A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of…
Brooklyn Park child released from hostage situation
A standoff with police ended when the suspect, holed up in a home he had broken into, fatally shot himself late Thursday, police said.
Excitement turned to dejection for Minnesotan outside Capitol during insurrection
"There were definitely people there who came ready to fight ... not realizing that their decision would be viewed as treasonous."
Ham Lake man pleads guilty to terrorizing, assaulting five women
Jory Wiebrand was arrested in April 2020. At least one of his victims was a subject of the 2018 Star Tribune investigative series "Denied Justice."
Charge: Counselor fatally shoots friend from childhood in Brooklyn Park
The two argued until a gunshot to the head proved fatal, according to the criminal complaint.
Suspect arrested in Centennial Lakes police department vandalism
A police building and squad car were damaged by gunfire, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
One person arrested in fatal Brooklyn Park shooting
Brooklyn Park police arrested a suspect following a fatal shooting Saturday night.Officers were called to a residence in the 3800 block of 83rd Ave. N.…
Charges: Woman stalked, shot, pistol-whipped elderly victim in Minneapolis robbery
Da'Seanna Williams stands charged with multiple felonies.
Hennepin County libraries end overdue book fees
The intent it to make libraries more accessible to low-income patrons.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 10
EDINADEC. 16Drugs. A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at Valley View Road and Clover Ridge.FRIDLEYDEC.…
Witnesses: Robbinsdale police shoot, kill knife-wielding man
Witnesses say the man brandished a knife following a chase by police from a nearby gas station. Video appears to show the officers walking backward with guns drawn.
Feds: Twin Cities woman stole more than $74K while working for Postal Service
The stealing began about two months after she filed for bankruptcy, according to court records.
Good Samaritan helps Minnesota state trooper arrest suspect after traffic stop assault
Both the trooper and suspect were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.