Mahtomedi Homecoming Canceled After $8M Armed Crypto Kidnapping Nearby: Feds

Federal prosecutors say two Texas brothers came up from Texas and terrorized a Washington County family in a brazen $8M crypto kidnapping.

Kidnapping, Robbery At Gunpoint Reported In East Twin Cities Metro: Suspects At Large

Investigators say the incident was not random, and suspects are believed to have left the area.

Cottage Grove Man Gets 8 Years For Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Girl

The victim came forward in 2021, more than 20 years after the abuse, which lasted over three years.

Men Charged After 14-Year-Old Girl Drugged, Sexually Assaulted In Mahtomedi: Sheriff

One man trafficked the girl and brought her to an apartment where both men sexually assaulted her, authorities said.

These Are The Safest MN Hospitals, New Report Says

Healthgrades' 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards honor 442 hospitals in 40 states, ranking them in the top 10% for safety.

MN School Worker Used Job To Create AI Child Abuse Content: Feds

The 30-year-old worked in different Twin Cities school districts and used his access to children to create illegal images, authorities said.

Inmate, Ex-Stillwater Corrections Sentenced For Meth Smuggling

The inmate and former corrections officer, who were romantically involved, conspired to move large qualities of meth into the prison.

Washington Co. Deputy Drunkenly Crashed Into Family's SUV: Charge

The off-duty deputy but in full uniform with a pistol when he crashed into an SUV carrying two adults and five children, authorities said.

9 Stillwater Prison Staff Hospitalized Over Synthetic Drug Exposure

Staff at the Minnesota state prison in Stillwater fell ill after an inmate smoked an unknown substance in his cell, authorities said.

Wunderlich Killed His Mom, Hid In Neighbor's Camper: Prosecutors

The Hugo man who led law enforcement on a multi-day manhunt was charged with murder in the death of his mother on Thursday.

Twin Cities Matricide Suspect Arrested After 'Extensive' Manhunt

A resident Tuesday noticed a person matching the description of Trevor Wunderlich​ in their yard and called 911, authorities said.

'Dangerous' Person Of Interest Sought In Hugo Homicide

A woman was assaulted at a northeast metro residence on Monday and she later died at the hospital.

MN Driver Went 80 MPH Before Crash Killing 5-Year-Old Girl: Police

The January crash in the east Twin Cities metro killed 5-year-old Morgan Rae Peterson​.

Newport Man Gets 30 Years In Shooting Death Of His Cousin

Sylvester T. Jones, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and must pay for his cousin's funeral expenses.

Man Identified In Afton State Park Beach Drowning

A man was swimming about 30 feet offshore in the St. Croix River when people lost sight of him, authorities said.

Jury Convicts Champlin Man Of Assaulting Washington Co. Deputies

Anyeth Abdalla Deng, 27, attacked law enforcement and "repeated graphic and violent threats" against one deputy's family, authorities said.

WI Man Forced Woman Stream On Online: Feds

Austin Koeckeritz, 30, of River Falls, admitted to compelling a woman to perform commercial sex acts online and to sex trafficking a minor.

Mahtomedi Man's Body Found On Sidewalk

The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded after it received several 911 calls to the 900 block of Woodland Drive.

15 More Years For MN Inmate Who Partially Blinded Correctional Sgt.

The woman lost vision in her left eye despite numerous surgeries over several months, authorities said.

Twin Cities Dealers Snuck Fentanyl Pills Inside Stuffed Animals: Feds

As part of the investigation, authorities seized 280,000 fentanyl pills, the largest seizure in state history, officials said.​

Stillwater Inmate Gets 10 More Years After Shank Attack On Prison Sgt.

Months before his original sentence was done, Adrian Bell stabbed a correctional sergeant with a 5 ½ inch metal shank, authorities said.

Washington Co. Man Gets Nearly 6 Years After Mail Carrier Assault

The U.S. Postal Service mail carrier needed 12 stitches to close a gaping head wound after Kevin Blocker punched him, authorities said.

Inmates Back In Cells After Prison Takeover At Stillwater Facility

The situation was resolved peacefully after inmates took part in a demonstration to draw attention to prison conditions, reports said

Murder Charges Added In Death Of Teen In Forest Lake

A North Branch man is accused of intentionally driving over a 17-year-old girl in Forest Lake, leaving her dead.

'No Other Option': Stillwater Cops Won't Be Charged In Deadly Shooting

Deadly force by Sergeant Dan Young and Officer Justin Dowley was determined to be justified in the shooting of 21-year-old O’Kwan Sims.

Over 50 People In Massive Fight At Washington County Fair: Reports

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office more than doubled patrols the following night, reports said.

Charges Could Be Dropped Against Stillwater Bar In Death Of Minor

Before he died, George Musser's mother spoke to the bar manager about the minor drinking there, police said.

Man, 36, Helped Forest Lake Girl Run Away From Her Mom: Police

Months after the 14-year-old girl went missing, she was found to be living in a tent in the woods, police said.

MN Man With 'Depraved Mind​' Drove Over Girl, 17: Murder Charge

A North Branch man was charged in a crash that left a 17-year-old girl dead in Forest Lake.

2 Fires At Same House This Week Near Stillwater

The second blaze left the home uninhabitable, according to the chief, who said the fires were less than 48 hours apart.

Stillwater Corrections Officer Killed By Police In Confrontation: DOC

The Minnesota corrections officer died after confronting police with a gun outside his St. Croix County home, according to authorities.

2 Men Cut Through Drywall In $150K Pokémon Merch Heist: Police

Two 40-year-old men have been charged in a Forest Lake burglary involving thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards and other merchandise.

Stillwater Bar Criminally Charged In Death Of Minor

Before her son's death, George Musser's mother spoke to the bar manager about the minor drinking there, police said.

Man Kidnapped, Sexual Assaulted Lake Elmo Woman: Charges

David Powers, 35, faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, felony kidnapping, and domestic assault by strangulation.

Two 10-Year-Olds Killed In East Metro ATV Crash

The crash happened on the 1000 block of Neal Avenue South in Afton.

Teen Stabbed Man After Argument In Lake Elmo Home: Charge

Corey Joseph Olson, 17, faces one count of first-degree assault. Prosecutors are seeking to try him as an adult.

MN Couple Suffer Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Power Outage

The Lakeland residents fell unconscious after using a gas-powered generator in their garage during a power outage, authorities said.

Police Continue Search For Woman Last Seen In Stilwater

Police said 37-year-old Amanda DuBois is considered missing and endangered.

Inmate's Attack Left Sergeant With Permanent Vision Loss: Complaint

The woman lost vision in her left eye despite numerous surgeries over the course of several months, authorities said.

2nd Police Officer Identified In Fatal Stillwater Shooting

Stillwater Police Chief Brian Mueller requested that the BCA conduct an independent investigation of the incident.