State health officials and a new evaluation say Minnesota’s Safe Harbor has shifted youth from prosecution to care while highlighting gaps in coverage.

An investigative report found undisclosed pay, a delayed crash report and mishandled discrimination complaints, leading to the ouster of Excelsior Fire Chief Curt Mackey. The board has named interim leadership.

A two‑car crash outside the CC Club on Lyndale Ave S early Thursday left one man in critical condition and a driver jailed amid a possible road‑rage shooting.

Minneapolis closed roughly 80% of its 2025 homicides, a recent high as the city’s murder count fell and detectives had more time to pursue leads.

A Pine River couple accused in their 10‑year‑old daughter’s death face new charges: prosecutors allege murder and MnCHOICES fraud after court filings raised fresh questions.

A man was found fatally stabbed overnight near 30th and Girard in north Minneapolis. Police gave few details as investigators worked the scene and asked for tips.

The Minnesota BCA posted that 422 people have been victims of rape so far this year, with children the largest age group. Officials pointed to hotlines and the Track‑Kit portal.

A 69-year-old man was found shot to death inside a North Minneapolis home Wednesday night. Homicide detectives are investigating and have asked the public to come forward.

Minneapolis will deploy a summer program called 'Chief Beats' to add extra late‑night officers on busy weekend nights as part of its 2026 summer safety plan.

A Dakota County bench trial opened this week in the Sept. 12 fatal shooting of St. Olaf linebacker Matthew Lee, centering on whether the killing was reasonable or reckless.

Federal filings unsealed April 29 name a Prior Lake couple and their daughter in the alleged assault of a Turning Point reporter outside the Whipple Federal Building.

An 85-year-old Hudson man has been charged after a complaint alleges he traded sex for rent and gave women meth to sell, according to court records.

Goodhue County identified William Wayne Prigge as the man who died during a Pine Island warrant service; an autopsy ruled the death a suicide. The warrants were tied to a juvenile sexual‑assault investigation.