Eden Prairie Sting Operation Results in Arrest of 12 Men for Attempted Minor Exploitation
In a recent crackdown on human trafficking, the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) spearheaded a sting operation that has resulted in the arrest of 12 men, charged with attempted exploitation of a minor. The sting, which took place on Monday, June 23rd in Eden Prairie, was supported by the 494 Corridor Group, a...
Two major events held in Minneapolis over the weekend
Two major celebrations and a half-million visitors are taking place across Minneapolis. Twin Cities Pride and Somali Independence Day are bringing an air of celebration to the city.
Bringing back the ‘gayborhood’ in Loring Park: New Pride Cultural Arts Center debuts
Maddie Stumbaugh never imagined having a solo art show before they were 30 years old. It was a pipedream, not something that would ever happen to them — until it did. Stumbaugh is an artist in residence for Twin Cities Pride, and works in the new Pride Cultural Arts Center in Loring Park. They were granted a studio...
Charges: Gang violence a contributing factor in Boom Island Park shooting that killed 1,...
Zyere Porter faces two counts of second-degree murder and four counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Charges: Minneapolis Woman Inflicted Thousands of Dollars of Damage to Rochester Camper She Broke...
The court document says the victim reported soiled linens and damage to the cabinetry, framing and cushions. Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minneapolis woman is facing felony charges for allegedly breaking into and trashing a camper being stored in Rochester. The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court...
While In Minnesota, A Famous Storm Chaser Vehicle Was The Target Of A Thief
This is not very Minnesota nice. While spending an extended amount of time in Minnesota, the trusty vehicle of famous storm chaser Reed Timmer was the target of someone trying to break into it. Timmer and his team have been in Minnesota quite a bit recently, with tornadoic severe weather...
Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Case, Agrees to Forfeit Assets
A Minneapolis man has admitted to charges of wire fraud and money laundering, marking him as the forty-seventh person convicted in a $250 million fraud case involving the federally funded child nutrition program during the pandemic. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that 35-year-old Ahmed Abdullahi Ghedi pleaded...
Saint Paul Police Department Launches Trades Academy Program for High School Students with Local...
The Saint Paul Police Department has rolled out its summer Trades Academy Program, designed to offer high school students paid summer internships and a taste of various trades. According to a social media post by the department, the program this year includes 22 students and aims to equip them with valuable life...
Vandals have removed more than 150 storm sewer grates in St. Paul
Vandals have removed more than 150 storm sewer grates from St. Paul streets since early June. The city issued a release Friday about what it calls "unusual and repeated vandalism of storm sewer drains that has affected more than 150 catch basins across Saint Paul." The vandal, or vandals, have...
Woman survives being shot 7 times in her car while child was in back...
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (WCCO) - A Minnesota woman is recovering at home after she was shot seven times while she was driving. The woman’s child in the back seat could have easily been hit by a bullet. Two weeks ago, Tyra Rogers didn’t need home health care. She was a...
