Important Scam Warning Issued By Police Department In Minnesota
Phone scams appear to be a significant issue in many parts of the United States, with a majority of U.S. adults, 68%, reporting getting scam phone calls at least weekly. Minnesota continues to see the number of reported phone scams increase throughout the state. In 2024, Minnesotans lost $144.6 million due to fraud,...
Woman Shot on Midtown Greenway Early Monday Morning
Minneapolis police are investigating after a woman was shot early Monday morning on the Midtown Greenway. Officers responded just after 6 a.m. to the area of Stevens Avenue South and Lake Street East and found the woman with gunshot wounds. Police said her injuries were not life-threatening. She was transported...
Bloomington Police Department program focuses on officers’ mental health
One in every seven police officers worldwide suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and one in every 10 struggles with other mental illnesses. Officers in Bloomington, Minnesota, are making sure to check in and take care of their fellow officers.
Video shows semi smash into 35W bridge in Burnsville
Dashcam video shows the moment a semitruck trailer collided with a bridge on a busy Twin Cities freeway
Hyper Kidz indoor playground to open first Minnesota location
A new indoor playground with attractions for babies, toddlers and big kids is coming soon to Blaine. Hyper Kidz, which will offer three customized play areas for different age groups, is taking over a roughly 22,400-square-foot space left vacant after the closure of Best Buy back in 2017. Aldi occupies...
Minneapolis Police Halt Attempted Auto Theft, Apprehend Juvenile Suspect Near Franklin & Nicollet
Minneapolis is grappling with its share of car theft incidents, but the local police seem to be making headway. According to a social media post from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), officers recently thwarted what appeared to be an attempted auto theft by a group of juveniles. The incident took place near...
Edina Father Saves Child as Stolen BMW Rampages Through Neighborhood, Juvenile Suspects Arrested in...
In a recent event that shook the quiet neighborhoods of Edina, a stolen BMW careened through the streets, putting the lives of residents at risk, including a child in a stroller, according to a social media post from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. A father's quick reflexes saved his child from potential...
MPR parent company lays off 30 employees after funding cuts
Thirty people were laid off from Minnesota Public Radio's parent company last week as a result of state and federal funding cuts. American Public Media Group (APMG) eliminated the jobs on Friday, almost a month after the St. Paul-based organization announced that it would lay off 5% to 8% of its staff amid a $6...
Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support...
Four years ago, JR Graham, 55, had a job he loved in security at Ecolab in St. Paul. Then, he relapsed. “My father passed away and then that led me back into being involved in drugs,” he said. “I gave up on myself.”. It’s been more than 30...
What causes back pain? Experts weigh in
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Do you deal with back pain? The National Institutes of Health reported that up to 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point. It turns out that everyday experiences and routines can aggravate your back and cause injuries to flare up. Dr. Hamid Abbasi, with Inspired Spine, visited KARE...