From Birth to Death in a Bag: How a Mother Allegedly Dumped Her Newborn...
After more than a decade, a cold case that had haunted a Minnesota community finally sees a breakthrough. A 43-year-old woman, J. Baechle, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of her newborn daughter. Thanks to advancements in DNA technology, authorities were able to link Baechle to the...
Family of Minnesota student found frozen awarded $6.4 million in legal malpractice lawsuit
One nightmare is finally over for Bill and Kristi Anderson. Last month, their family was awarded $6.4 million in damages in Hennepin County District Court for the death of their 19-year-old son, Jake. They have spent more than 11 years chasing accountability against the wave of first responders who failed to provide...
Minnesota’s Budget Shortfall May Lead to Increased Property Taxes in Wright County
Facing a looming $6 billion budget shortfall for the coming fiscal years, the State of Minnesota is proposing to shift funding responsibilities for various state-mandated programs onto its counties, including Wright County. This potential shift could lead to a significant increase in costs that would likely be...
Man dead, woman in custody following Columbia Heights stabbing
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened Saturday afternoon in Columbia Heights. According to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, police and medics were dispatched to the 3800 block of Edgemoor Place NE at 3:51 p.m. Saaturday on a "report of a distressed individual requesting an ambulance." Police...
Reckless driving, ‘significant noise’ from ‘hundreds of vehicles’ in Brooklyn Park
Police in Brooklyn Park say they dispersed two large gatherings of vehicles causing disturbances Saturday night. Just after 9 p.m., Brooklyn Park Police Department officers, Hennepin County deputies and state troopers were called to a vacant business lot in Brooklyn Park on a report of a large gathering of vehicles.
City of Minneapolis urges residents to be prepared for severe storms
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The City of Minneapolis is warning residents as the potential of severe storms looms on Monday. The City of Minneapolis sent out a warning on Sunday, asking residents to prepare for the potential of severe storms. The warning includes a list of reminders, including:. Make sure...
Missing 4-Year-Old Found in Brooklyn Park, Reunited with Family After Community and Police Efforts
A 4-year-old child who was reported found alone in Brooklyn Park has been safely reunited with her family, thanks to local law enforcement and community efforts. The Brooklyn Park Police Department was alerted to the presence of the unaccompanied minor and promptly issued a call for assistance to the public in...
Big Powerball Winner in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Minnesota won big on Saturday night. The Minnesota Lottery says there was a winning $150,000 ticket sold at a Cub Foods Store in St. Anthony. The numbers drawn are 1, 12, 14, 18, 69 and the Powerball 2. Someone...
Coon Rapids Faces Emergency Quarantine as Aerial Spraying Canceled Amid Spongy Moth Threat
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has recently revised its approach to managing the invasive spongy moth population in Coon Rapids, a development that's sure to affect local residents and flora alike. Known for its destructive appetite that ravages through over 300 species of trees and shrubs, these moths...
Oakdale man identified as victim of downtown Minneapolis shooting
The shooting occurred on the evening of April 18 near 5th Avenue South and 9th Street South.
