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Semi Hits Bridge on I-494 in Richfield; Debris Injures Another Driver, Shuts Down Highway for Hours
A crash involving a semi-truck load striking a bridge and then striking a following passenger vehicle led to several hours of roadway disruptions on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026.
Michigan Man Charged in Dakota County Hotel Swindle; Previously Sentenced in Similar Hennepin County Case
A Michigan man previously convicted in Hennepin County for swindling a hotel is now facing a new felony charge in Dakota County after allegedly failing to pay for nearly three weeks of lodging at a Mendota Heights hotel.
U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan Announces End of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan announced this morning that a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, referred to as “Operation Metro Surge,” is coming to a close, with a significant drawdown of personnel already underway.
54 Arrested After Unlawful Assembly Declared Outside Whipple Building in Minneapolis Following Chaotic Protest
54 people were arrested after the protests became unruly and an unlawful assembly was declared outside the Federal Whipple Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Twin Cities Law Enforcement Leaders Warn of Civil Rights Concerns Linked to Federal Agent Activity, Call for Oversight and Accountability
Law enforcement leaders from across the Twin Cities metro area held a joint press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to publicly address mounting concerns over the conduct of a small group of federal agents operating in Minnesota, warning that recent actions may be violating constitutional protections, damaging public trust, and undermining public safety.
Law Enforcement Clarifies Confiscation of Items From Protesters Outside Whipple Federal Building
Law enforcement officials have provided clarification following the circulation of social media videos showing officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department confiscating cases of bottled water from anti-ICE demonstrators during protests outside the Whipple Federal Building over the weekend in Minneapolis.
Minnesota National Guard Placed on Standby After Pro-ICE and Anti-ICE Protesters Clash in Downtown Minneapolis
Tensions flared in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026, after anti-ICE and pro-ICE demonstrators clashed during competing protests, prompting a heightened public-safety response and the mobilization of the Minnesota National Guard to support local authorities if needed.
State of Minnesota, St. Paul/Minneapolis Sue to Halt ICE “Surge,” Alleging Constitutional Violations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking to halt what they describe as an unprecedented surge of federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities.
Edina Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Commercial Burglary
The Edina Police Department is asking for the public’s help as it investigates a burglary at a closed business late last month.
Endangered Missing Person - Caitlyn Rose Clark - Has Been Found and is Safe!
Endangered Missing Person - Caitlyn Rose Clark - Has Been Found and is Safe!
Firefighters Use Specialized Equipment to Extinguish Electric Vehicle Fire at Gas Station in Brooklyn Center
A Brooklyn Center police officer’s quick decision to move a burning electric vehicle away from gas pumps helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation Tuesday night at a local gas station.
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.
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.
Semi-Truck Loses Hay Bales After Striking Bridge on I-35W in Bloomington; No Injuries Reported
A late-morning traffic disruption on I-35W was caused by a semi-truck losing several hay bales after striking a bridge, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Dog Sledding Team Safe After Frightening Trailer Crash While Traveling to an Event in Excelsior
A local dog-sledding team is reportedly shaken but safe after their transport trailer split in half while they were en route to a holiday event in Excelsior on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with nine of their dogs.
Driver Ejected After High-Speed Fleeing Incident on I-94 Early Saturday; Crash Now Under Investigation
A man was hospitalized early Saturday morning after fleeing from a Minnesota State Trooper at high speed and crashing along a major interstate interchange, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Shooting at Maple Grove Benihana Under Investigation; Police Seeking Suspect
Maple Grove police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon outside the Benihana restaurant on Fountains Drive.
Richfield and West St. Paul Sting: Man Charged After Allegedly Selling Over 500 Grams of Meth and Fentanyl
A Twin Cities man faces multiple felony drug charges after undercover officers purchased fentanyl and methamphetamine from him in two separate controlled buys this summer.
Inver Grove Heights Man Charged After Allegedly Impersonating an Officer, Attempting a Traffic Stop on a Maple Grove Police Officer
A 47-year-old Inver Grove Heights man is facing multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and impersonating a peace officer, after prosecutors say he attempted to pull over an on-duty Maple Grove police officer while using flashing red lights and pretending to be law enforcement.
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