Minnetonka Police Launch Minnesota’s First Drones as First Responders Program to Enhance Public Safety
The Minnetonka Police Department recently announced a new initiative that is setting a precedent for law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. According to a news release from the City of Minnetonka, they're spearheading the state’s first Drones as First Responders (DFR) program. This brings unmanned aerial...
A man has been charged in a 2023 Minneapolis cold case, police say
A man has been charged two years after the fatal shooting of a man outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police say.
Weekly prayer walks return to North Minneapolis in effort to help reduce crime
After seeing real change in just one year, a community group is picking up their weekly prayer walk in North Minneapolis again.
Minneapolis Ward 9 Mobilizes for Lake Street Cleanup, Larger Community Event Planned for July
Community engagement took a palpable form this morning as the Ward 9 Team in Minneapolis, along with local residents, gathered for a neighborhood cleanup initiative, focusing their efforts around Lake Street. The team, including Crime Prevention Specialist Kali Pliego and members of the Lake Street Greenway...
Statue honoring fallen soldiers installed at Blaine memorial
A statue has been added to the Fallen Soldier Monument in Blaine, completing its tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Minneapolis Police Celebrate Somali-American Officers for Exceptional Service and Community Engagement
The Minneapolis Police Department has expressed pride in recognizing the outstanding service and dedication of two Somali-American officers, as celebrated by the community they serve. According to a recent social media post by the department, Sergeant Mukhtar Abdulkadir received the accolade of Officer of the Year...
Minneapolis raising prices for electronic cigarettes in effort to combat teen use
The price for vapes is currently as low as $9, but it may increase to $25 in the coming weeks.
Minneapolis Man Apprehended In Chicago For Deadly Boom Island Park Shootout
A second suspect wanted in connection to the deadly June 1 mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis has been apprehended in Chicago. Marquez Demar Hill-Turnispeed, 23, of Minneapolis, faces one charge of second-degree murder and three charges of attempted second-degree murder. His arrest comes two weeks after...
Maple Grove Police Urge Residents to Adopt ‘9 P.M. Lock-Up’ Routine for Summer Safety
With the arrival of summer, the Maple Grove Police Department has taken to social media to urge residents to adopt a nightly '9 P.M. Lock-Up' routine, aiming to bolster community safety and thwart property crimes. The department suggests several measures that can be as routine as brushing one's teeth: removing...
Minnesota Unearthed gives a hands-on experience with history in St. Paul
When learning at the museum, visitors are asked to not touch anything but guests were treated to a variety of hands-on activities Saturday.
