Minneapolis gang member caught admitting to 2025 slaying on jailhouse calls: Charges
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - An alleged member of the Native Mob is now charged in a 2025 slaying in Minneapolis after police say DNA and jailhouse calls he made have linked him to the murder. Gang member charged. What we know:. Shawn Edward Bellanger is charged with second-degree intentional murder...
Driver sentenced to 4 years in prison for fatal 100 mph crash in Ramsey...
A St. Paul man accused of driving over 100 mph before crashing into another vehicle, killing its driver, will be in prison for four years.
Man Indicted for Shooting at Minnesota Firefighting Plane
A northern Minnesota man is now facing federal charges for allegedly shooting a firefighting plane as it was responding to a force fire in May.
This Spooky Minnesota Restaurant Turns A Simple Meal Into A Ghost-Lover’s Night Out
Dinner rarely comes with a reputation for hauntings attached, yet this Minnesota restaurant leans fully into that history rather than hiding it. Stories about a ghost linger throughout the building, staff mentioning sightings casually enough that guests start watching shadows a little more closely between courses. Deco
Police investigating threat toward Lakeville North after Lakeville South High School evacuated
Police are investigating threats toward both high schools in Lakeville on Tuesday.
Dakota County moves forward with preliminary tax levy increase of 18.5%
Dakota County commissioners have voted to set a maximum tax levy increase of 18.5% for next year.
Minnesota teacher was serial child predator, but evaded accountability for years
Despite early reports of sexual abuse and multiple red flags, one of Minnesota’s "most prolific" child predators evaded accountability for years. Aaron Hjermstad sexually abused dozens of young boys while he was a teacher and coach at charter schools in the Twin Cities. The case is detailed in "Minnesota...
Dakota Co. considers tax levy increase near 19%
Twin Cities metro counties are setting their maximum property tax levies for 2027, with proposed increases varying significantly across the region. Dakota County is considering the largest county increase cited, at close to 19%, while proposed maximums in Anoka, Washington, Ramsey and Hennepin counties are around 8%.
MPD dissolves Mounted Patrol Unit due to budget challenges
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Groundbreaking Tuesday afternoon on a new headquarters for the Minnesota State Patrol
Groundbreaking Tuesday afternoon on a new headquarters for the Minnesota State Patrol. The new facility in Roseville has been years in the making and for the first time will combine employees from six different locations under one roof, and give the State Patrol its own space.
