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Farmington Steakhouse Owner Critically Injured in Crash with Police Officer

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

Hastings Police Issue Shelter-in-Place Order

Authorities responding to an active incident in residential area

Minnesota Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly After Brain Infection Diagnosis

Sgt. Cody Siebert leaves behind two young children and a grieving partner after passing away less than 24 hours after diagnosis.

Rochester Police Address Public Concerns Over New Technologies

Department demonstrates drone use and discusses data privacy safeguards at town hall meeting.

Minneapolis County Attorney Investigates Federal Agents, Including Border Patrol Chief, for Potential Criminal Charges

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty seeks public tips on "potentially unlawful behavior" by agents involved in Operation Metro Surge

Arrests Made After Protest Outside Whipple Federal Building

Sheriff's office declares unlawful assembly, citing blocked roads and thrown objects

Former Oakdale Police Officer Sentenced to Probation for Misconduct

Charles Anthony Nelson failed to report repeated calls to person with mental health issues

Winthrop Man Arrested After Alleged Threats, 13-Mile Pursuit Ends in Franklin

Authorities say the 64-year-old suspect threatened to kill his probation officer before leading police on a high-speed chase.

Missing North St. Paul teen last seen skateboarding to Maplewood

Police say 16-year-old Javonte Schoonmaker may be in danger

Beltrami County Authorities Search for Missing Man

Corey Bryant, 31, was last seen in Bemidji in December and hasn't been heard from since late January.

Blackduck Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Altercation

Tyler Aery accused of resisting arrest and attempting to access officer's firearm

Four Lakeville Officers Awarded Medals of Merit for Heroic Actions in 2025 Incidents

Lakeville residents are being recognized through four local police officers who received Medals of Merit for rescuing victims from a fiery Cedar Avenue crash and helping capture a homicide suspect who fled into the city.

ICE Agent Accidentally Fires Gun in Hotel Room, Hits Neighboring Bed

Retired Border Patrol veteran rehired under Kristi Noem's controversial ICE recruitment program had gun mishap in Minnesota hotel.

Unruly Passenger Diverts Delta Flight from Houston to Atlanta

The flight was forced to turn around after the passenger exhibited 'unruly and unlawful behavior', according to Delta.

Rochester Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman

Sanita 'Faith' Asberry, 53, was last seen on Dec. 20 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Otter Tail County Sheriff Announces Retirement

Barry Fitzgibbons will not seek a third term after 26 years in law enforcement.

Unruly Passenger Forces Houston Flight to Turn Back

Delta flight to Atlanta returned to Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff due to disruptive behavior

Five Rescued from Garage Roof During Minnesota House Fire

No injuries reported as police and firefighters responded to the early morning blaze.

Authorities Probe ICE Arrest That Left Mexican Immigrant with Skull Fractures

FBI and St. Paul police investigating incident that left man hospitalized with severe head injuries

FBI, St. Paul Police Investigating ICE Arrest That Left Man with Skull Fractures

Authorities seek to identify cause of Mexican citizen's severe injuries during immigration detention incident.