Minneapolis Police de-escalated a situation with a man firing a gun into the air without injury. The incident at 24th Street & Chicago Avenue was resolved safely due to the officers' quick response.

George Rerat has been hired as a new police cadet in Edina, enhancing local law enforcement with his diverse high school background and current criminal justice studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Minnetonka residents prepare to vote for mayor, council members, and school board positions, with early voting available and ranked choice voting for municipal offices.

Trump administration faces criticism for seeking to roll back consumer protections on medical debt reporting, potentially impacting credit scores in 15 states.

A Duluth K9 unit tracked down a suspect, Amber Hammond, after she fled a traffic stop and led police on a chase, resulting in her arrest on multiple charges.

Minneapolis launches new housing developments in Windom and Regina, advancing the city's 2040 Plan with a $1.25 million tax levy. The projects focus on creating affordable, sustainable homes to address the housing crisis.

The Coon Rapids Police Department celebrated National First Responders Day, honoring police, firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers for their service.

Bloomington Police extended their coloring contest deadline to Oct 31. The prize is a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, with treats for kids in costume on Halloween.

Minnesota officials condemn USDA's halt on emergency SNAP funds, highlighting the state's efforts to compensate and the federal government shutdown's impact.

Ex-U.S. Customs Officer Anthony Crowley pled guilty to child pornography charges after a cyber tip led to the discovery of illicit materials on his devices.

Minneapolis Government advocates for road safety during National School Bus Safety Week, emphasizing the importance of stopping 20 feet from school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms.

Carver County Parks offers an Indoor Archery Series for children ages 8-14, providing all necessary equipment and instruction for beginners to learn archery basics. The series runs from Nov 6-20.

Carver County Parks announces winter activities, including cross-country ski lessons, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and Winter Adventure Camp, with registration available via their new app starting January 10, 2026.