Fire departments quickly controlled a blaze at a house on York Ave. with no casualties reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the affected residents.

A felon with a gun was arrested at a Minneapolis apartment after police removed him once; he returned armed. The MPD praised officers' calmness and quick action on Facebook.

Individuals have been charged for defrauding Autism and Housing Stabilization Service programs, with over $6 million in false Medicaid claims. One pled guilty, while others face charges for similar schemes.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at Pennington Hall, Mankato, with damage limited to a racquetball court and no injuries reported. The fire may have been linked to construction work.

Mankato Police and Fire Department shared their November public safety engagement report on social media, providing insights into their daily operations.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department received a grant to improve the investigation of child exploitation and sex trafficking, reducing the process timeline from months to days.

Shalini Marie Esters, reported missing in November, has been found. The Bloomington Police thanked the public for their help in the case. Details on her disappearance and condition were not disclosed.

Minneapolis Police arrested a repeat shoplifter who was caught with $230 worth of stolen goods. Public opinion is divided on the effectiveness of arrests to deter crime.

Minneapolis gang member Gregory Hamilton receives a life sentence for murder and RICO conspiracy related to the killing of an innocent bystander, Darryl Wells Jr.

SWAT conducted a high-risk search warrant in Brooklyn Park, detaining several individuals without incident; the operation's nature remains undisclosed.

Burnsville police responded to threats against local schools, coordinating with school administrations and questioning two juveniles. No ongoing threat is believed.

Minneapolis police arrested two individuals during a traffic stop after finding a firearm and presumed crack cocaine; neither had a gun permit, and one had a felony warrant.

Federal agents in Minneapolis, aided by local police, arrested two individuals using chemical irritants, drawing Council member Chavez's concern over excessive force and community impact.