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UPDATED: Burnsville Police, Fire Release New Details After Maple Island Road Incident Ends in Fatal House Fire
Burnsville Police and Fire have released new details after a mental health crisis on Maple Island Road escalated into a fatal house fire. The BCA and State Fire Marshal are now leading the investigation.
Reward Offered in 1987 Disappearance of Wadena Woman
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that helps investigators locate Carla Beth Anderson or identify the person or persons responsible for her disappearance nearly four decades ago.
ICE Agent Charged After Allegedly Shooting Into Occupied Minneapolis Home During Pursuit
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged in Hennepin County after prosecutors allege he fired a shot into an occupied Minneapolis home during a January immigration enforcement pursuit, striking a man inside while four adults and two children were in the residence.
UPDATE: Two Found Dead Inside Prior Lake Home Identified; Investigation Ongoing
Two people were found dead inside a Prior Lake home Saturday morning after police responded to a welfare check, according to a press release from the Prior Lake Police Department.
Suspect Dead, Officer Injured in Richfield Police Shooting Following Car Prowler Call
A suspect is dead and a Richfield police officer was injured following an early morning exchange of gunfire on April 29, 2026, according to the Richfield Police Department.
Suspect in Custody After Threat Prompts South St. Paul School Closure; Incident Follows Metro-Wide School Threats
South St. Paul Public Schools closed all schools on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, transitioning students to an e-learning day following what officials described as a “safety concern.”
UPDATE: Out-of-State “Swatting”-Style Threat Prompts ISD 196 School Closures; FBI Now Leading Investigation
Schools across IDS 196 were closed on Tuesday after multiple threatening voicemails were discovered early in the morning, prompting a large, multi-agency law enforcement response. Authorities now say the threats were not credible and originated from outside Minnesota.
Governor Walz Unveils Anti-Fraud Package Targeting Waste, Abuse in State Programs
Governor Tim Walz on Thursday announced a wide-ranging legislative package designed to crack down on fraud across Minnesota’s state programs, strengthening oversight, expanding investigative authority, and increasing criminal penalties for those who misuse public funds.
Double Homicide Suspect Killed in Exchange of Gunfire with Brooklyn Center Police
An officer-involved shooting in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon is preliminarily believed to be connected to a deadly double homicide that occurred hours earlier in Minneapolis, according to law enforcement officials.
FBI Declines to Share Evidence With BCA in Pretti Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has formally notified the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it will not provide access to any information or evidence it has collected in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti.
MN BCA and Federal Authorities Discussing Pretti Shooting Probe
Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it remains committed to working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice on how to proceed with the investigation into the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — but a final plan has not yet been agreed upon.
Lakeville Man Charged in Dakota County With Multiple Felony Counts Involving Sexual Exploitation of Children
A Lakeville man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County related to allegations involving the sexual exploitation of very young children, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court on January 30, 2026, and is connected to the BCA investigation in the 17100 block of Dysart Place earlier this week.
Police Activity Dysart Place in Lakeville Linked to BCA Search Warrant
Latest update on the police activity at Dysart Place and 171st Street involving Lakeville Officers and the Minnesota BCA.
BCA Investigating Minneapolis Use-of-Force Incident Involving Federal Officer; Limited Cooperation Raises Transparency Concerns
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has been requested by the Minneapolis Police Department to investigate a January 14, 2026, use-of-force incident involving a federal law enforcement officer in north Minneapolis.
Former Daycare Worker Arrested in Savage Infant Death After Multi-Agency Investigation
Savage officials released disturbing new details Tuesday in the investigation into the death of 11-month-old Harvey Muklebust, announcing that a former daycare employee has been arrested and is accused of intentionally harming multiple children while working at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare.
Arrest Made in Rocking Horse Ranch Infant Death Investigation
The Savage Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the death of Harvey Muklebust, an infant who died while in care at Rocking Horse Ranch in September 2025.
West Saint Paul Antique Store Break in, Police Investigating other Incidents in the area.
West St Paul Police are investigating a break-in at an antique store on Smith/Annapolis in West St Paul over the weekend, along with other incidents in the Smith/Dodd neighborhood over the last few months.
Maple Grove Police Execute High-Risk Warrant in Inver Grove Heights; Court Records Detail November Benihana Shooting
A suspect wanted in connection with a November shooting at the Maple Grove Benihana was taken into custody on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during a high-risk warrant operation in Inver Grove Heights involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Man Shot by Saint Paul Police After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Officers, BCA Investigating
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating after Saint Paul police officers were involved in a shooting Sunday afternoon.
UPDATED: BCA Investigating After Suspect Opens Fire on Bloomington Officers During Wrong-Way Traffic Stop
New details from the Bloomington Police Department reveal that Wednesday night’s heavy police presence near the Mall of America stemmed from a chaotic and dangerous exchange of gunfire after a 21-year-old suspect opened fire on officers during a traffic stop.
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