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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.
Richfield Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Basement
A Richfield man is in custody after police discovered a woman dead early Sunday morning during what began as a reported medical incident.
Big Lake Man Has Been Charged in Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A Twin Cities man is facing a first-degree felony controlled substance charge after investigators say he sold more than 100 grams of fentanyl to an undercover officer during a series of controlled buys this summer.
Cellphone Tower Catches Fire in North Minneapolis
A cellphone tower in North Minneapolis caught fire early Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, briefly raising concern in the surrounding neighborhood before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Prosecutors Detail Years of Robberies, Burglaries, Fraud, and Abuse by Corey Cornell Hayes
Over the past several years, Corey Hayes has been tied to a series of armed robberies, burglaries, fraud schemes, and now domestic violence and stalking allegations that paint a portrait of escalating criminal conduct stretching nearly a decade.
Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured
A devastating mass shooting unfolded at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Southwest neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, during a school-wide Mass attended by students and faculty of the affiliated Annunciation Catholic School.
Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield
Several officers responded to reports of a possible shooting at the Concierge Apartments on Thursday evening, July 31, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:40 PM in the 7600 block of Penn Avenue South, prompting a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across All Seven Twin Cities Metro Counties
Officials are sounding the alarm as mosquitoes across all seven Twin Cities metro counties have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to a recent update from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD).
Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 11-Year-Old Amir Atkins at Minneapolis Park
A month after a tragic daytime shooting that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy, Minneapolis Police announced this morning the arrest of a 16-year-old male in connection with the murder of Amir Lamar Atkins in Apple Valley.
Police Execute Search Warrant in Apple Valley in Connection with a Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
A multi-agency law enforcement operation unfolded in an Apple Valley neighborhood Monday morning as authorities executed a search warrant connected to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Man Charged After Multi-Agency High-Speed Chase and DWI Refusal
A Blaine man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and refusing a breath test during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of July 13, 2025, that began in South St Paul, Minnesota and ended in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Hay Bale Fire on Semi-Truck Temporarily Shuts Down Eastbound I-694 in Brooklyn Park
A load of hay bales caught fire on the back of a semi-truck trailer Tuesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and forcing the closure of all eastbound I-694 lanes just to the east of the Zane Avenue bridge.
Crash on I-694 in Fridley Under Investigation; No Injuries Reported
Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred around noon on Thursday, July 3, 2025, along westbound I-694 near Main Street in Fridley.
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