Video shows Eagan police, first in Minnesota using ‘Grappler,’ halt pursuit
For the first time, we’re seeing how new technology aimed at stopping dangerous chases actually works in the field.
Student arrested after bringing gun to St. Paul school Tuesday
A student at Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul was arrested on Tuesday after bringing a gun to school. No one was injured. Shortly after the start of classes, an assistant principal, interventionist and school support liaison conducted a weapons search on a boy in the school, after receiving a tip. They found...
Suspect arrested for reportedly threatening 2 Lakeville schools
A suspect accused of making violent threats to Lakeville Area Schools was arrested Thursday night.
2 Minnesota students arrested during first week of school for alleged threats
MINNESOTA, USA — At least three incidents involving perceived threats to schools have been reported this week, resulting in the arrests of at least two students, according to their respective districts. The reports come as most students across Minnesota embarked on their first week of school, just nine days...
Mom of 6-year-old injured in Minneapolis church shooting describes his ordeal
Six-year-old David Haeg survived the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. But his mother knows that her son has been profoundly reshaped by what he experienced after bullets shattered the peace of morning Mass. “It’s going to be a long time before we are back to normal,”...
Crystal Police investigating after ferret found starved in pet carrier dies
Crystal Police are investigating the death of a ferret that died after it was found emaciated inside a pet carrier in Basset Creek Dog Park.
Appeals for assault weapons ban follow Mpls mass shootings
What was meant to be a quiet Wednesday Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis turned into tragedy when a gunman opened fire through stained-glass windows, killing two children and wounding 18 others. The victims were identified as Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10. Witnesses described chaos...
KARE 11’s Reggie Wilson says his sports director role is ‘being eliminated’
KARE 11 sports director Reggie Wilson says his position is "being eliminated" and he will leave the TV station at the end of the year. Wilson made the announcement on his LinkedIn page Thursday, confirming his last day at the Twin Cities NBC affiliate will be December 31. "It’s not...
Brace for gridlock: Two major highway closures in Twin Cities this weekend
According to MnDOT, the weekend closures will impact drivers on I-94 and I-494.
Augsburg student swept up in immigration arrest could face prolonged detention
Nineteen-year-old Kevin Alfredo Murillo Lucero was in a car with seven others headed to a Twin Cities job site when they were pulled over on Aug. 5. Immigration agents were targeting another man in the car. They ended up arresting Lucero, an Augsburg University freshman with no criminal record, along with everyone...
