She lost her daughter to domestic violence. Now she’s on a mission.
A Twin Cities family is on a mission to raise awareness about domestic violence after losing their daughter. Lissa Weimelt says her wounds are still fresh. It's been five years since Weimelt and Bill Pew's 28-year-old daughter Maria was murdered by her husband in Maple Grove. "Maria was just the best daughter two...
Former social worker Amanda Harrington takes over as Minneapolis’ next Director of Neighborhood Safety
Former social worker Amanda Harrington takes over as Minneapolis’ next Director of Neighborhood Safety. She was promoted from her role as the office’s head of community safety design and implementation.
Minneapolis police investigating homicide that killed 14-year-old, shooting Monday night
Police responded to the 90 block of Hennepin Avenue South on Monday night between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. There, a 14-year-old victim was found dead, police said. No arrests have been made at this time.
Minneapolis Police, With Community Help, Swiftly Apprehend Juveniles Following Carjacking and Gunshot Incident
Minneapolis witnessed a concise display of enforcement collaboration Saturday night when five juveniles, involved in a carjacking incident, were apprehended in a matter of minutes. The Minneapolis Police Department took to social media to outline the events that unfolded on the 4800 block of Columbus Ave. Gunfire...
Driver in I-94 Rollover That Severely Injured Passenger Now Facing Felony
A Saint Paul man has been charged with felony criminal vehicular operation after a high-speed crash on I-94 in Washington County left another man with severe, life-threatening injuries. According to a criminal complaint filed May 1 in Washington County, 36-year-old David Walker Vail was driving a maroon Ford F-150...
Minneapolis Police Honor Over 100 Individuals for Exceptional Service, Remember Fallen Officer Mitchell
The Minneapolis Police Department recently held an event where more than 100 individuals were acknowledged for their exemplary commitment to public service, as shared in a recent Facebook post. The ceremony, recognizing the extraordinary efforts of citizens, officers, and investigators, took place earlier this week...
Man gets 10 years for shooting girlfriend in head
Mitchell Lindquist pleaded guilty Monday to shooting his girlfriend in the head last May before turning the gun on himself.
Atlanta Woman Guilty in $6M Minnesota Meth Trafficking Plot
Federal prosecutors say she was arrested in Lakeville.
Tuesday marks 60 years since deadly Twin Cities tornado outbreak
Tuesday marks 60 years since one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Minnesota history. On May 6, 1965, six tornadoes touched down in different parts of the Twin Cities, killing 13 people and injuring more than 500 others. "I believe there was a count of about 1,300 people left homeless after the event," said Tyler...
Charges: Drunken driver caused back-to-back crashes in north Minneapolis, killing 1
Charges have been filed against a man accused of driving drunk and causing two crashes in short succession last summer in Minneapolis, killing a mother in the process.
