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.

School Resource Officer Alex Arnsdorf received Blaine High School's Pawsitive Impact Award for his dedicated service and positive influence on the school community.

The Minneapolis Police Department honored veterans and fallen officers with a wreath-laying at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, as part of Wreaths Across America.

Public hearing for Bloomington's proposed 180-unit building on Lyndale Ave S set for Jan 15, 2026, with varied participation options detailed on the city website.

Minneapolis CSOs were praised for their community work, including meal deliveries and aiding investigations. The police celebrated their academy training completion, highlighting their role in engagement and inviting others to apply.

Bloomington Planning Commission schedules a hearing to discuss a CUP for a new cannabis manufacturing facility at 8200 Grand Ave S. Public input is invited online or at the Civic Plaza on January 15, 2026.

The DPS website in Minnesota, launched in November 2024, has hosted over 7 million visitors in its first year, improving access to public safety information and services.

Bloomington invites residents to a public hearing on January 15, 2026, to discuss a proposed convenience facility with fuel sales, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.

A suspected drunk driver drove their car onto a Bloomington golf course, getting stuck in a sand trap. The local police used social media to share the incident and caution against drunk driving.

The Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board will discuss ongoing housing initiatives at a meeting in Room 300 of the Saint Paul City Hall on December 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Remote participation is available.

The Minnesota DHS is addressing a direct care staffing shortage and improving disability waivers, conducting a survey on the issue, and announcing changes to waiver programs and provider compliance resources.

St. Paul police shooting of Elliot Vaughn after a carjacking led to Vaughn's non-fatal leg injury and an ongoing BCA investigation.

Minneapolis Police remind residents to use 911 for emergencies and 311 for non-urgent issues during New Year's celebrations to avoid overloading the system.