Brooklyn Center Police Report Nearly 23% Drop in Violent Crime
New Brooklyn Crime police figures this week revealed a positive trend in crime reduction for the city. According to Police Chief Garett Flesland, violent crime in Brooklyn Center is down nearly 23 percent compared to this time last year. Violent crimes include homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. There...
New Minnesota law targets repeat DWI drivers
A new state law that goes into effect in Minnesota on Friday requires drivers with past DWI offenses to take a breathalyzer in order to start their cars.
Mom drugs son’s feeding bag so he would ‘go to sleep forever,’ Minnesota cops...
A mother created a “slurry” of water mixed with an excess of anxiety medication and put it in her son’s feeding bag, “hoping he would go to sleep forever,” Minnesota deputies said. Julie Myhre-Schnell, 65, has now pleaded guilty to attempted premeditated murder of her adult son in December 2023, court documents say....
North Minneapolis charter school sues nonprofit run by ousted founder’s wife
Harvest Best Academy, which parted ways with founder Eric Mahmoud in March, estimates that Seed Daycare, run by his wife, has overcharged the school by more than $400,000 in the past three years. The post North Minneapolis charter school sues nonprofit run by ousted founder’s wife appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Poor air quality in MN impacting outdoor programs
The poor air quality in Minnesota, especially Minneapolis, is having impacts on summer outdoor programs. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minneapolis Police and Child Protective Services Swiftly Reunite Lost Child With Family
A young child, believed to be autistic and found wandering alone in Minneapolis, has been safely reunited with their family thanks to the coordinated efforts of local police and Child Protective Services. The Minneapolis Police Department detailed the incident on their Facebook page, recounting how officers from...
Allina Health closing 4 clinics beginning in November
Allina Health announced it would close four clinic locations before the end of the year, describing the decision as one of balancing space and resources.
‘Nobody Deserves That’: Minnesota Pizza Shop’s Disturbing Discovery Turns Into Beautiful Act of Kindness
A local pizza spot shared a message on Facebook after noticing something troubling behind their building.
Ex-Lil’ Explorers teacher caught on video pleads guilty to malicious punishment of child
Katie Voigt has pleaded guilty to two counts of malicious punishment of a child after videos surfaced showing her screaming at toddlers and pushing one into a table. As part of the plea, Voigt admits that she "intentionally grabbed the victim by the arm and pulled him up from the floor, causing physical pain" during...
Former Como High School volleyball coach sentenced to over 7 years assaulting 15-year-old student
A former volleyball coach at Como High School was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of criminal sexual conduct.