Crime, Law and Justice

Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward
A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. 
Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim
A 17-year-old girl struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver last weekend in Forest Lake is being remembered by family and friends as a loving person who dreamed of going to college and becoming a veterinarian. A suspect has been charged in connection with her death.
Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire
The complaint against Aisha Abdulle, 18, accuses her of lighting fireworks and throwing them in the street and dry grass nearby. They allegedly started a fire that quickly spread to an apartment building.
Brooklyn Center unveils design for memorial to Daunte Wright
The city of Brooklyn Center has released its plans for a memorial to Daunte Wright, near where the 20-year-old Black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2021. 
Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now
The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.
Morrison County deputy struck by vehicle is stable, improving
Deputy Brady Pundsack was directing traffic leaving from the Freedom Fest music festival in Pierz Saturday night when he was struck by an SUV.
Minneapolis police say a teenage girl was fatally shot in the city’s East Isles neighborhood early Monday morning.
Killing of Fargo police officer leaves questions about motive
The Fargo police department is reeling from what the police chief called one of the most horrific days the in the department's history after three Fargo police officers were shot late Friday afternoon on a busy street. The suspected gunman also was shot and killed by a fourth officer.