Public Safety
Data shows 54% increase in crimes on Metro Transit trains, buses in 2022
Drugs and weapons crimes increased the most, followed by liquor law violations.
Mall of America trying out metal detectors at entrances
A mall spokesperson said the trials allow them to "further advance" security systems.
Dinkytown safety program starts Thursday: Here's what happens.
The program will be done in collaboration with multiple agencies and a city council member.
Ex-Minneapolis cop sentenced to prison for violating civil rights, stealing drugs
On some occasions, Ty Raymond Jindra would search a person, vehicle or home so he could secretly recover drugs without his partner seeing him.
Minnesota's 2022 legislative session: What's happening?
A list of items agreed upon and yet to reach any bipartisan agreement in the latest legislative session.
Walz, DFL, GOP reach agreement on state surplus spending
The framework deal includes spending on education, health care, human services and public safety, as well as tax cuts.
Search underway for missing University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student
Hamud Faal, 25, was reported as a missing person on February 21.
Charges: Man rammed cop cars with stolen truck, sparked 100 mph chase
He's accused of leading police on a chase that reached 100 mph.
School bus driver sentenced to more than 3 years in fatal hit-and-run
"He simply fled the scene and left her to die," prosecutors said in court documents.
Rochester police seek suspect in attempted carjacking
Investigators are hoping someone recognizes the suspect.
2 women found dead in Crystal home, police investigating
Authorities investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Charges: Man in stolen Jeep leads police on 110 mph chase
He crashed into a light post near the Capitol and then fled on foot, the complaint says.
21 people charged in connection to drug trafficking in northern MN
Police say the organization sold more than 10 pounds of heroin and fentanyl in northern Minnesota.
Charges: Man stole thousands from 3 Twin Cities banks
When he was arrested, police found a folding knife on him.
Charges: Man schemed to illegally buy gun used in Truck Park mass shooting
He's the second person to be charged in connection to the straw-purchasing scheme.
Fire tears through House of Charity building in Minneapolis
The charity serves hundreds of meals to those in need daily.
Walz proposes legalizing marijuana in massive supplemental budget
It's among the provisions in his "Budget to Move Minnesota Forward."
Charges: Man led police on multi-city pursuit in stolen Metro Mobility bus
The bus had been left unattended with the keys inside when it was stolen.
String of vehicle thefts in St. Paul, most left running unattended
The department is urging people not to leave their car running unattended.
Reward offered for information on 2021 double fatal shooting in St. Paul
It's been a year since Alejandro Rios and Michael Stewart were found dead on the sidewalk.
Charges: Daughter admits to squeezing mom 'like a python,' killing her
She is charged with murder in her mom's death.
St. Louis Park PD release photos of vehicle involved in shooting on I-394
A man was shot multiple times as he drove down I-394 last week.
Woman killed in St. Paul's North End identified as 31-year-old
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting.