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Attempted Carjacking Prompts Large Police Response in Cottage Grove; Suspect Remains at Large
A significant police presence was reported Tuesday evening after an attempted carjacking near 79th Street and Hemingway Avenue, prompting urgent public safety warnings and a continued search for the suspect.
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit From Inver Grove Heights to Woodbury
A wrong-way driver was taken into custody early Thursday morning after leading the Minnesota State Patrol and local agencies on a high-speed pursuit that began in Dakota County and ended in Washington County.
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Lake Elmo Woman Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash on I-494 in South St. Paul
Authorities are investigating two separate incidents that occurred Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, along westbound I-494 near 5th Avenue South in South St. Paul, prompting a temporary closure of the highway and delays in the area.
Four People Transported After Two-Vehicle Crash at U.S. Highway 61 and Point Douglas Drive
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove that occurred Wednesday evening.
Motorcyclist Arrested After Serious Crash on Highway 61 in Saint Paul Park
A serious crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 61 at 70th Street in Saint Paul Park left one woman with life-threatening injuries and led to the arrest of a 70-year-old man suspected of driving while intoxicated.
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across All Seven Twin Cities Metro Counties
Officials are sounding the alarm as mosquitoes across all seven Twin Cities metro counties have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to a recent update from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD).
UPDATED: Fatal Crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove Involved Rollover and Ejection
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove that occurred Wednesday evening.
UPDATE: One Critically Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi in Denmark Township
A crash involving three vehicles—including a semi-truck—sent one man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2025, in Denmark Township in Washington County.
Serial Jewelry Thief Sentenced to Prison Following Multi-State Crime Spree Targeting Kohl’s Stores
A Rosemount man with a prolific history of high-value jewelry thefts across multiple states has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison following a string of calculated retail thefts targeting Kohl’s department stores.
October Multi-County Police Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Minneapolis Man, Resulting in 11-Year Prison Sentence
A high-speed police pursuit through Dakota and Washington Counties back in October 2024 led to the arrest of Albert Joe Ryans Jr., 31, and the eventual conviction on multiple felony drug and firearm charges.
Wanted Individual Apprehended in Woodbury, No Danger to the Community
Officials with the Woodbury Police Department confirmed that law enforcement officers in Woodbury, Minnesota, have successfully apprehended a wanted individual Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025.
Inver Grove Heights Man Charged with Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
An Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota man faces multiple charges related to the production of child sexual abuse material and coercing minors into unlawful sexual conduct.
Saint Paul Man Accused of $5,700 Theft Spree Across Metro Stores
A 46-year-old man from Saint Paul has been charged with felony theft after allegedly orchestrating a months-long theft spree across multiple stores in the Twin Cities metro area.
Update: Teen Boy Passes Away Following Markgrafs Lake Water Rescue
We have learned that the 16-year-old boy who was rescued from the icy waters of Markgrafs Lake on December 2, 2024, after a multi-hour search, has sadly passed away.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Urges Vigilance on Ice Safety as Winter Arrives
With Minnesota’s lakes and ponds beginning to freeze over, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are reminding residents that ice safety should never be taken for granted.
Emergency Personnel Respond to Two Ice Rescues in Woodbury, Urge Caution on Thin Ice
On Monday, December 2, Woodbury emergency responders were called to two water emergencies as winter temperatures created dangerous conditions on local lakes.
Ambulance Involved in Crash on Westbound I-494 Near I-694
On Wednesday, September 25th, around 12:30 PM, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance and a 2007 Lexus RX on westbound I-494 near I-694.
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-494 in Woodbury Sends One to Hospital
Authorities continue to investigate what caused a semi-truck to jack-knife on westbound I-494 Thursday afternoon, temporarily disrupting traffic on I-494.
Semi-Truck Jack-Knifes, Temporarily Disrupts Traffic on I-494
Authorities continue to investigate what caused a semi-truck to jack-knife on westbound I-494 Thursday afternoon, temporarily disrupting traffic on I-494.
House Struck by Lightning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Lightning strike sparks fire in Cottage Grove, Minnesota home Wednesday evening.
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