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Fact check finds Walz claims about Minnesota crime ‘just plain wrong’

Gov. Tim Walz's claim that 45 states have higher crime rates than Minnesota is "just plain wrong," according to a recent fact check. David Zimmer,...

Five gang members sentenced for armed carjackings

Five Minnesota gang members have now received prison sentences for their roles in a series of armed carjackings. In a Thursday news release, the U.S....

Group lauded by state Democrats bailed out man who went on...

St. Paul man Shawn Michael Tillman is accused of murdering a nemesis in cold blood on a light rail platform earlier this year. According to...

Minneapolis man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling...

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to supply drugs to occupants of...

State rep demands answers from Walz admin after child predator escapes...

A Minnesota lawmaker is looking for answers after a 31-year-old child predator in the custody of the state escaped during a mall outing Thursday...

Armed robber arrested inside Mall of America after being tackled by...

A Woodbury man with no apparent criminal record was taken into custody Friday afternoon after allegedly walking up three floors armed with an AR-style...

Minneapolis restaurant closes, will keep Texas and Florida locations open

A Minneapolis restaurant owner criticized the state’s “endless mandates” and “unchecked crime” in announcing the closure of his business Monday. Wild Greg’s Saloon owner Greg...

6-year-old riding bike caught in shootout in Minneapolis 

A 6-year-old girl was sent to the hospital Monday evening after getting caught in the middle of a gunfight in Minneapolis. Police said the girl...

Eagan felon on parole charged in armed sexual assault

Warning: This report contains details about sexual assault that some may find disturbing. An Eagan felon on parole who was previously charged with attempted murder...

Twin Cities weekend crime recap

A Shakopee woman was charged in Ramsey County Court on Thursday accused of fleeing a crash, punching a St. Paul officer in the face,...