An officer in Willmar used a taser during an eviction, prompting a Minnesota BCA investigation into the incident's details and appropriateness of force used.

A prank call triggered a law enforcement response at U.S. Representative Tom Emmer's home, later identified as a swatting incident, which is now under investigation.

A car crash in Southside Township resulted in the deaths of James Mancini and Samantha Benoit. Wright County deputies are investigating the single-vehicle accident.

Three people, one Iranian and two Canadians, were indicted for planning a murder-for-hire plot targeting two individuals in Maryland using an encrypted messaging service.

A teen was shot and seriously injured in Minneapolis after a dispute where he allegedly damaged the shooter's car window; a 35-year-old suspect is in custody.

A man in South St. Paul sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run on Concord Street; the driver fled, and police are investigating.

One person died in a St. Paul house fire, the fifth fire-related death in the city in 2024. Firefighters responded to the blaze and the victim later died in hospital. The fire is believed to have started accidentally in the kitchen.

The case of Susan Swedell, who disappeared in 1988, is highlighted in @DatelineNBC's Cold Case Spotlight, urging the public to provide any information to aid the investigation.

A Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy, Awl, made three DUI arrests in one night, earning a "hat trick" and a hockey stick for his efforts in keeping roads safer.

Minnesota authorities are seeking the public's help via Facebook to locate the owners of two lost dogs they sheltered overnight. The Mankato Department of Public Safety has requested information to reunite the pets with their family.

A woman shot an acquaintance in Brooklyn Park; he fled, leading to a police chase. He was arrested on felony warrants and additional charges. The woman was questioned, and the incident is under investigation.

Minneapolis Police swiftly arrested two males with illegal firearms after a ShotSpotter alert, possibly preventing violence and highlighting the issue of untraceable guns in the city.

A gunshot in a Brooklyn apartment pierced a ceiling, with police investigating but no injuries reported. A resident from the unit above was questioned; a search warrant was issued as part of the ongoing case.