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Two Drivers Injured in Intersection Crash Near New London

Collision occurred at County Road 40 and Highway 23 on Sunday afternoon.

Can an Illegal Traffic Stop Lead to a DWI Arrest?

The answer depends on legal principles around reasonable suspicion and constitutional protections.

Uptown Minneapolis Residents Demand Safer Neighborhood

Community members and business owners meet to address rising crime and livability concerns in the once-thriving Uptown area.

BCA Identifies Man Killed in Rochester Police Shooting

Cleavon White, 47, was shot by Officer Josiah Duit during a mental health crisis call.

Deputy, Other Driver Injured in Southern Minnesota Crash

Collision occurred on Highway 52 near Pine Island

Missing Wisconsin Woman Found Safe After Week-Long Search

Kimberly Schmidt, 58, was located after disappearing from her Delavan home on March 7.

Sheriff's Deputy Struck by Passing Car on Highway Shoulder

Incident under investigation by Minnesota State Patrol

Appleton City Buildings Closed, Hospital Locked Down Amid 'Ongoing Threat'

Officials say multi-agency response highlights challenges facing rural law enforcement

Appleton, MN City Buildings Closed, Hospital Locked Down Due to Threat

Law enforcement is urging the public to stay away from the area as a SWAT team responds to the situation.

Rochester Police Department Releases 2025 Annual Report

Report shows decrease in homicides, increase in mental health crisis calls

Video Raises Allegations of Evidence Planting Against Marshall Police

Footage appears to show officers handling potential evidence, but police decline to comment on ongoing case.

Rochester Police Fatally Shoot Man After Struggle Over Officer's Firearm

Incident occurred during attempt to place man on mental health hold

Polk County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New K9 Officer Bo

Donation from local resident helps department replace recently deceased K9 Rex

ICE Agent's Suspected Home Obscured on Google Maps

Federal officials warn that publishing agents' personal information online can endanger them and their families.

Police Searching for Missing Delavan Woman Last Seen in Minnesota

Kimberly Dee Schmidt, 58, may be experiencing a medical crisis and has not been heard from since early Saturday

Missing Endangered Person Alert Issued for Delavan Woman

Kimberly Schmidt, 58, was last seen leaving her home on Saturday and may be experiencing a medical crisis

Two Minneapolis Officers Injured During Arrest at Chicago and Franklin

Authorities say the suspect resisted arrest, leading to one officer being bitten and another suffering a hand injury.

Authorities Investigate Crash in Proctor

Incident reported at Highway 2 and Boundary Avenue intersection

St. Joseph Man Unhurt After Crash Near Sauk Centre

A car crash near Sauk Centre left two people with non-life-threatening injuries.

Farmington Steakhouse Owner Critically Injured in Crash with Police Officer

The 72-year-old business owner suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision.