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Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
Multiple Suspects in Custody After ATM Robbery and Police Chase in Brooklyn Park
Chaos unfolded during the evening of July 19 when multiple suspects allegedly committed a robbery in the 8400 block of Zane Ave N. As reported by an online alert, the individuals targeted a person who was in the midst of replenishing an ATM with cash around 8:40 pm. In a desperate bid to escape, the suspects took off in a vehicle, which soon caught the attention of law enforcement officers.
Corcoran house fire injures 1 resident, 2 firefighters
CORCORAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - A house fire in Corcoran Saturday afternoon left one resident and two firefighters injured. Around 1:45 p.m., Corcoran police responded to a house fire on the 6200 block of Steeple Chase Lane, authorities said. The 911 caller stated there was black and white smoke coming from the basement of the home.
Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash that happened Friday, July 19 on Highway 10 in Elk River
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened at about 3:39 p.m. July 19 on Highway 10 west of the bridge over Lake Orono. An officer with the Elk River Police Department was traveling westbound on Highway 10 and after crossing the bridge over Lake Orono a large cloud of dirt and debris filled the air in front of the officer’s view, according to an incident complaint report filed by the officer. The officer also observed two vehicles go off into the...
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Elk River police report: Furniture stolen from Plants and Things; and a house fire
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor The theft of approximately $1,300 in furniture was reported at Plants and Things in Elk River. Two suspects selected several items, loaded them into a black Ford crewcab and paid for some less expensive items. ...
Another Charged in Connection with Zaria McKeever’s Murder
The mother of a man who admitted to plotting the killing of his 23-year-old ex-girlfriend has been charged as an accomplice. Valesha Parker, 47, is facing multiple counts of aiding an offender in the first degree murder of Zaria McKeever. McKeever was fatally shot in her apartment in 2022 by...
Family continues search for brother 2 years after he went missing
FRIDLEY, Minn. — It’s been two years since Becca Boser has seen her brother, Matt Tuttle. On July 18, 2022, Boser said her brother had gotten out of jail. His friend picked him up, and the two went bar hopping in downtown Anoka. The friend dropped Tuttle off at his apartment at the end of the night. Later, the caretaker of the apartment saw Tuttle leaving with no shoes on. The caretaker did not see what direction Tuttle went in.
Big Lake Man Injured in Car Accident Friday Evening (7/19)
A Big Lake man was sent to the hospital as a result of a single-vehicle car crash on Friday evening (7/19) in Melrose Township in neighboring Stearns County. 40-year-old Daniel Joseph Holappa was eastbound on Interstate 94 when his GMC Sierra left the roadway, striking the median barriers at the intersection of MN Highway 4.
Morning Headlines — July 20th, 2024
>3-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Dog Attack. (Brooklyn Park, MN) — Police in Brooklyn Park say a three-year-old boy is in critical condition after a dog attack Friday afternoon. Officers say they found two pit bulls “actively” attacking the child and discharged their weapons, killing one dog and wounding the other. The boy was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital where he’s now reportedly in critical condition. The incident is still under investigation.
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