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MN deputy recognized for helping trooper under fire during Sturgis shooting
(FOX 9) - An Anoka County Sheriff's deputy has been recognized as the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association's 2024 Officer of the Year. Tanner Shipman earned this title while off-duty at last year's Sturgis Rally, where he ran to help a South Dakota State Trooper who was being shot at by 28-year-old Wyatt Fluty.
Le Sueur police chief exemplifies the American Dream
A SEAT AT THE TABLE The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board is the government entity that sets regulations for training and licensing police officers. Gimenez Stier became a member in 2020, just after the murder of George Floyd, when Gov. Tim Walz expanded its oversight function and increased its membership from two to 17 people. It gave her a seat at the table during the most heated debates and significant decision-making that led to police reforms in Minnesota. In addition to expanding officer eligibility to legal residents, the board can now revoke the license of an officer...
St. Cloud Fireworks Organizers Say Show Is A Go Rain Or Shine
(KNSI) – Rain and thunderstorms are almost a certainty Thursday for the St. Cloud Fourth of July fireworks. Forecasts suggest we could get as much as 2.5″ throughout the area. Still, officials say everything, from the pyrotechnics to the afternoon and evening entertainment, is a go, regardless of...
Workers cut gas line in Delano
Workers cut a gas line along River Street about two miles south of downtown Delano Tuesday evening. The gas leak released a nauseating odor, which could be smelled over a wide area. The Delano Fire Department and Xcel Energy responded to the scene. No more details about the incident were...
Anoka police investigating shooting that injured 1
ANOKA, Minn. — Police in Anoka are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday evening.The Anoka Police Department says it received a report of a shooting shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of Sixth Avenue North and Jackson Street.Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at the time, police say.Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced Tuesday that Burnsville officers were justified in using deadly force after Shannon Gooden opened fire, killing three first responders on the morning of Feb. 18.Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, Keena said in her report released on Tuesday.Keena's memo provided the most detailed explanation authorities have released so far about the confrontation. She wrote that Gooden's girlfriend, Ashley Dyrdahl, called 911 around 1:50 a.m. and screamed, "Help me!" before...
UPDATE: Repair Work On St. Cloud Wastewater Forcemain Complete
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The repair to the St. Cloud wastewater system has been completed and residents can go back to normal water use. The City of St. Cloud says repairs to the Metro Forcemain System that started about mid-day yesterday (Monday) have been completed. Officials say a failure in the system resulted in a significant loss of sewer capacity and emergency teams worked around the clock to fix the problem.
St. John’s Prep Hosting A Different Kind of Sports Camp
COLLEGEVILLE (WJON News) -- One local high school is holding a sports camp of a different kind next week. St. John's Prep will be hosting its Esports Camp from Monday through Thursday. Esports is growing in popularity at both the high school and college level throughout the country. The St....
Brooklyn Park Residents Can Save Money and Conserve Water with New Rebate Program
Residents of Brooklyn Park can now look forward to saving money while simultaneously contributing to water conservation efforts through the city's newly announced Water Efficiency Rebate Program. Funds for the rebates have been secured via two grants, with the first covering purchases from July 1, 2022, to June 30, and the program has set a July 8 deadline for applications related to the first grant, whereas the second grant will provide rebates for products purchased from July 1 to June 30, 2026, as reported by the City of Brooklyn Park.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Elko on July 3
ELKO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Elko is next at bat for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour on Wednesday, July 3. FOX 9 will be live at Fredrickson Field in Elko starting at 5 p.m. as the Elko Express take on the Prior Lake Jays at 7 p.m. Baseball has...
STUDY: St. Cloud, MN Rentals Among Most Affordable In United States
A recent study by Lawn Love has found that St. Cloud, Minnesota has some of the most affordable rental housing in the entire country. St. Cloud ranks as the eighth-most affordable in the United States in the survey. I'll let Lawn Love explain its methodology:. First, we determined the factors...
St. Cloud man leads police on chase
A male in his 30s led the Stearns Sheriff's Office on a vehicle pursuit on Monday. On July 1, 2024, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old male from St. Cloud for felony Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence. Deputies attempted to stop the man in the city of St. Cloud for traffic violations, but he refused to stop. He then led law enforcement officers on a pursuit that ended near Melrose. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Stearns County Jail.
Twins give Royce Lewis injury update after leaving Tuesday's game early
We've just barely crossed the halfway point of the MLB season, and haven't reached teh All-Star Game yet, and already Royce Lewis has given Minnesota Twins fans two big injury scares. Lewis left Opening Day after just a few innings and didn't return to the lineup for two months. He's...
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