Brooklyn Center City Council hears $1.87 million plan to pay for police reform in 2022
Much of the funding could come from 14 vacant positions in the Police Department.
Man hospitalized after chase with officers, shooting in Forest Lake
Police said there was a threat, but not who fired the shots
Local
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 28
CHAMPLINNOV. 5Theft. Electronics were stolen from a vehicle in the 12300 block of Champlin Drive.COLUMBUSNOV. 16Theft. Six catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles at RV…
Local
Brooklyn Center City Council debating whether to allow post-Potter verdict curfew
The council may vote to authorize a possible curfew at its meeting Monday.
Local
Brooklyn Park police say 13-year-old fatally shot boy, 5, while making video
Other children were at the scene and a gun was recovered, police said.
3 adults found dead in Fridley
They were found in a residence with no obvious signs of trauma, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
2 arrested in St. Anthony child abuse case
It started as a runaway case.
Local
Pedestrian fatally struck in Fridley
The victim was walking on Old Central Avenue when he was hit by a semitrailer truck.
North Metro
Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart won't seek re-election
He will remain in the position until his third term expires in 2022.
Local
North metro shootings leave two injured; 1 arrested in Brooklyn Park
A shooting in Brooklyn Park on Saturday night left one man with numerous gunshot wounds and a suspect still at large, police say.Officers were called…
Local
Trial of ex-officer Kimberly Potter tests 'innocent mistake' claim for police
Intent vs. recklessness at heart of ex-officer's case.
North Metro
Metro briefs: Anoka County crime lab wins prestigious award
Food trucks in Blaine will now be allowed to operate at business events where they are the lone attraction, after the City Council on Nov.…
Local
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 31
DENMARK TOWNSHIPOCT. 7Suspicious activity. A resident in the 15000 block of 80th Street reported hearing an explosion to the east of her home. It was…
Inspired
Through loss and illness, teen boys in Blaine turn to each other for strength
Two teens learned at an early age that sometimes the best thing a friend can do is just be there.
High Schools
Father-daughter duo leads Blaine's swimming and diving excellence
Head coach Kristen Luedtke and her father Dave, an assistant, built the Bengals into a consistent state meet-caliber program.
Local
Minnesota food shelf visits slightly under record high in 2020, but edging up again
Food shelves say requests for help are spiking again as other extra help wanes.
Local
Brooklyn Park teen charged as adult in series of carjackings, robberies
The 17-year-old has a long record of crime.
Judge allows Daunte Wright's father to watch trial before testimony
Prosecutors argued father Aubrey Wright's testimony would be about who Daunte Wright was as a living person — so no need to sequester him.
Local
Ex-Anoka middle school teacher sentenced for sexual abuse of students
Jefferson Fietek to serve 30 years in prison for abusing five theater students over the course of a decade.
Local
Blaine hit-and-run homicide suspect arrested on drunken driving charges
John R. Jones was found slumped over while behind the wheel in Eden Prairie
Coronavirus
Hennepin County will require vaccinations for COVID-19
The County Board unanimously approved the measure, which was necessary to receive specific medical federal funding. The county previously allowed shots or testing.
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