A man was shot at a bonfire in Oakdale Thursday night and taken to Regions Hospital; police searched the area with help from a state helicopter but had not located suspects.

Jacob Wagner, co-owner of South Ridge Ranch Bacon, died after a motorcycle crash near Hudson. Local markets and friends posted remembrances online.

Disciplinary records show Officer Joseph Klimmek was discharged after he liked a Facebook comment calling for the lynching of a Black suspect. The case renews scrutiny of social‑media rules at MPD.

A late-night shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured and prompted a police investigation. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

A juvenile was arrested after Brooklyn Park police say ammunition was stolen from Fleet Farm and a brief pursuit was called off for safety.

A July 1 pursuit in Crystal ended when officers say a flamethrower was tossed toward squad cars; investigators recovered suspected fentanyl, a handgun and drugs.

A 36-year-old man fired at Owatonna officers Wednesday night before shooting himself; no officers were injured and a shelter-in-place was lifted.

A Maplewood mother was found dead and authorities have charged her teen daughter with murder; friends remember the victim as warm and larger-than-life.

Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a Wanted Wednesday bulletin naming five people sought on felony charges and probation violations. Officials urged tips to the department, not citizen arrests.

Saint Paul police are investigating a death at an apartment on the 100 block of Robert Street South in the Concord‑Robert neighborhood. Authorities say there is no threat to the public.

An Eagan claw‑arcade says two masked thieves smashed a window and stole $25K–$30K in rare Pokémon cards; the shop posted serial numbers and is offering a reward.

Attorney General Keith Ellison notified advisers he is winding down Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit amid staff cuts. The closure raises immediate questions about pending reviews and investigations.

City officials are urging Minnesotans to celebrate responsibly at Red, White & BOOM this Saturday: expect extra patrols, road closures and higher 911 staffing.