Crime & Safety
U of M Student's Body Found and Groom Dies After Canterbury Incident
Officials say a pregnant woman attacked her husband's girlfriend in this week's police and fire roundup from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.
Her family last saw her on Sept. 21.
Canterbury Groom Dies of Injuries Suffered During September Accident
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Jorge Ortega, 56, was injured on Sept. 12, when the horse he was handling suddenly reared back.
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The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. today (Monday). Authorities are looking for two suspects.
Cause of Death Determined in Case of Fridley Man Recovered Sunday From Mississippi River
Canoeists on the river near Riverfront Park found the victim.
West Hennepin Public Safety responded just after 8 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a personal injury accident involving a motor vehicle that had hit a tree head-on.
Pregnant SLP Woman Attacks Husband’s Girlfriend with Hammer
The girlfriend declined to press charges against her boyfriend's wife, who was seven months pregnant.
Minnetonka Man Admits Distributing Child Porn
A 36-year-old Minnetonka man pleaded guilty Friday to distribution of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced.
Grocery Money Fight Leads to Torn Shirt, Broken Glasses, Punch to the Chest
A St. Louis Park man has been charged with threatening his girlfriend with a hammer during a fight over grocery money.
Two Men Arrested in St. Michael for Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft
An Otsego man was arrested also arrested for theft and substance abuse violation in Albertville, according to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office weekly arrest report.
The fire at the malting plant downtown started around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Vandals Put Burning Charcoal on Swing
Someone used burning charcoal to damage Weaver Lake Park play equipment last week, according to Maple Grove Fire Department reports.
Suspect Found Sleeping in Pool Area of Apartment in Plymouth
Plymouth Police blotters show obstruction of the legal process, false information given to police and more.
Speeding, Careless Driving and DWI: Golden Valley Arrest Report
Golden Valley Police report a number of arrests in the past week including speeding, careless driving, second-degree DWI, parking in a fire lane and more.
Eden Prairie Police and Fire Department Open House Set for Oct. 12
All three departments—police, fire and public works—will have their vehicles and booths in and around Fire Station 1, located at 14800 Scenic Heights Road.
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