The Coon Rapids Police Department advises vehicle owners to use tracking technologies like OnStar, SiriusXM, and Apple AirTags to help recover stolen vehicles, emphasizing the importance of active subscription and personal responsibility.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office reported a variety of arrests, including DWIs and drug offenses, and noted an increase in traffic-related incidents over the holiday week.

Maple Grove, MN, highlights domestic violence support during the holidays, promoting the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line and NDVH as 24/7 resources for individuals experiencing abuse.

An armed robbery occurred at Noble Sports Park in Brooklyn Park, with suspects stealing a watch from a seller and fleeing; police continue to investigate.

Minneapolis Police responded to a crash, finding an abandoned injured driver and a scared puppy in the car. They took care of the puppy and reunited it with its family.

Minnesota Court of Appeals upholds Corey Young's 27.5-year sentence for the 2022 murder of Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair.

Eh Tha Blay pleaded guilty to aiding in copper wire thefts from St. Paul streetlights, causing outages and safety concerns. He may face restitution and probation.

A Twin Cities man, Clinton James Ward, received a 23-year sentence for leading a major drug ring, with operations connected to Mexican cartels. His network distributed large quantities of drugs in Minnesota.

A woman was killed and a man critically injured in a shooting near Farmington on Christmas Eve; authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide while stating there's no public threat.

A Minneapolis man, Elliot Samuels Vaughn, faces charges including assault after allegedly pointing a gun at police, who shot him in the leg during a car theft incident.

A multi-vehicle crash in Champlin resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman and injured two others, with an ongoing investigation by local authorities.

A shooting at a Maple Grove restaurant led to charges against Deontae Coney for second-degree assault after a non-fatal incident involving dinner patrons.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shared a cautionary tale of elder fraud, where an 82-year-old woman was swindled out of $8,500 by a scammer impersonating her grandson in need of bail money.