Young Minnesotans participated in the 50th Annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Rochester, with over 500 Explorers attending. Maple Grove Police Explorers earned 5th in a competition and valued the learning experience.

Plymouth Police Department's report shows 719 incidents, 14 arrests, 10 criminal complaints, 20 accidents, and 68 traffic stops in a week, plus thanks to officers and community.

A man was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender during a Minneapolis police crackdown on illegal street gambling, where other participants were warned and released.

Wright County Sheriff's arrest report detailed DWIs, domestic assaults, and other crimes, including Theodore James III's and Connor Janisch's arrests, hinting at public safety concerns.

A 10-year-old boy named Phillip Scott Jr. from Saint Paul was reported missing but has been found safe, according to the local police department's Facebook update.

Police dispersed large unauthorized car gatherings in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, with officers clearing lots amidst noise and reckless driving.

The Mankato, Minnesota Police Department found that a reported child abduction attempt was fabricated after a thorough investigation involving video footage analysis.

Mankato Fire Department extinguished a house fire at 722 Southhaven Drive, with no injuries as the house was empty. Damage estimates at $18,000 and investigations by the police and fire marshal are underway.

Minneapolis Police announced an arrest in the vandalism of Burrito Loco, thanks to video forensics, interdepartmental cooperation, and matching clothing found in the suspect's vehicle.

Minneapolis Police arrested a man for auto theft and outstanding warrants after he disrupted peace at an Xcel Energy facility and attempted to escape in a stolen car, which he drove in circles before being apprehended.

A fire destroyed a storage shed at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, with no injuries reported. Firefighters from various stations responded, and an investigation by the Fire Marshal is underway.

12-year-old autistic girl Lizzie was found safe after being reported missing in Brooklyn Park. Local community and police searched extensively for her.

A 4-year-old found alone in Brooklyn Park was reunited with her family with the help of police and the community using the tip411 alert system. Details of her separation remain undisclosed.