Minnesota State Patrol dispatcher John Hutchins reflects on his 40 years of experience as he approaches retirement, highlighting both the intense and peculiar aspects of the job.

Minneapolis Police arrested two individuals, one with a gun crime history, recovering a stolen handgun and narcotics near 29th St. S & Blaisdell Ave. S.

Minneapolis Police recovered 8 stolen handguns, arrested a suspect with drugs and cash, but 19 remain unaccounted for, highlighting the threat of illegal weapons.

Five Sureños-affiliated members were indicted for narcotics trafficking, facing charges including methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution across Minnesota, as part of Operation Take Back America.

A man in Duluth entered an apartment with a fire extinguisher, set off alarms, fired a stolen gun, and was later arrested by police. No injuries were reported.

Duluth fire crews responded to a fire at a commercial space with an apartment, quickly extinguishing it with no injuries but leaving $80,000 in damages.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office arrest report for the period ending April 7, 2025, details arrests for DWIs, substance violations, theft, and domestic assault, among other charges.

A Redwood Falls man was found guilty of illegal firearms possession, ammunition possession, and marijuana trafficking following an FBI investigation and jury trial.

Minneapolis Police used surveillance technology to arrest two suspects after observing a drug deal, prompting discussions on privacy versus public safety.

The Brooklyn Park Police warns parents about the dangers of Sniffies, a hookup app that shares children's locations, potentially exposing them to predators.

A vigilant community member helped Minneapolis Police recover a stolen Hyundai Elantra and arrest five individuals, including four juveniles, after a car chase.

Gunfire in a residence leads to a police operation, the arrest of one male, and the recovery of firearms with no injuries reported.

Minneapolis reports a significant drop in gun violence early in 2025, with the longest homicide-free stretch since 2017 and shooting rates down to pre-pandemic levels.