Maple Grove man charged in kidnapping that led to AMBER Alert
A Maple Grove man faces charges in connection to an AMBER Alert issued on Sunday evening for a missing 2-year-old boy.
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AMBER Alert issued for 2-year-old
Shannon Yusef Ingram was last seen wearing a blue Baby Shark hoodie, gray jeans and blue slip-on shoes. He has black hair and brown eyes.
AMBER Alert canceled, 2-year-old boy found safe
Authorities have canceled an AMBER Alert after a 2-year-old boy believed to have been taken by his non-custodial father was found safe in north Minneapolis.
AMBER Alert canceled for 15-year-old Wisconsin girl
Authorities in western Wisconsin Sunday night canceled an AMBER Alert sent out for a 15-year-old girl, saying she was found safe.
Amber Alert issued in western Wisconsin for 15-year-old Kryssy King
Kryssy King was last seen at her house in Holcombe, Wisconsin around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Authorities believe Kryssy is traveling with Trevor Blackburn, 22.
AMBER Alert canceled for 15-year-old Wisconsin girl
Authorities in western Wisconsin Sunday night canceled an AMBER Alert sent out for a 15-year-old girl, saying she was found safe.
Man Charged In Kidnapping Of 2-Year-Old In Pope County
A Big Lake man is accused of kidnapping a 2-year-old boy last Thursday, which sparked an AMBER alert in west-central Minnesota.
AMBER Alert Canceled For 2-Year-Old In Pope County: Child Found Safe, Suspect In Custody
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old boy in Pope County. The child has been found safe.
Amber Alert For 2-Month-Old In Wisconsin Canceled
An Amber Alert in Wisconsin for a 2-month-old baby that was in need of prescription medication has been canceled after the child was found safe.
Police: Baby Girl Found Safe After Reported Abduction In Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center police says a 5-month-old girl is safe after her mother reported that she had been kidnapped Tuesday afternoon.
St. Paul Woman, 41, Charged With Lying About Stolen SUV, Triggering AMBER Alert
Jessica Gallagher, 41, is charged with falsely reporting a crime and making a fictitious 911 call to prompt response.
Minneapolis Mayor Proclaims 'Barbara Gusse Day' For Grandmother Who Foiled Infant's Abduction
A Twin Cities grandmother is being honored for helping police find a little boy taken from his family.
1-Year-Old Who Was In Vehicle When It Was Stolen Found Safe, AMBER Alert Canceled
The AMBER Alert has been canceled for the 1-year-old boy who went missing in a stolen vehicle incident on Saturday.
AMBER Alert For Girl, 10, Taken From Southcentral Wisconsin Canceled
The AMBER Alert was canceled Tuesday morning after the girl was reportedly located safe.
Infant Boy Found In White Bear Lake After Being Forcibly Taken From Mother; Suspect At Large
The baby has since been safely located, but the suspect remains on the loose.
Jeffrey Lo, Man Who Sparked June AMBER Alert, Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Assault
The man accused of attacking his estranged girlfriend and kidnapping their two children, sparking an AMBER Alert, pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault in connection with the June incident.
Man Who Triggered AMBER Alert Charged With Kidnapping, Assault
The man who triggered an AMBER Alert last week in Cottage Grove was formally charged Monday with kidnapping and assault.
Jeffrey Lo, Suspect In Cottage Grove AMBER Alert, Booked Into Jail
Jeffrey Lo, who sparked an AMBER Alert Friday morning, after investigators say he attacked his estranged girlfriend and kidnapped his two daughters, has been booked into Washington County Jail.
AMBER Alert Suspect Taken Into Custody After Abducting 2 Kids
The suspect in an AMBER Alert issued Friday morning after two children were abducted in Washington County has been taken into custody.
$5,000 Reward Offered For Info On Abducted Girl Believed To Be In Minnesota
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on an abducted 2-year-old Wisconsin girl whom authorities say could be in Minnesota.
Report: Missing 2-Year-Old Could Be In Minnesota, Suspect In Custody
Police have reportedly taken a suspect associated with an AMBER alert into custody but are still searching for a 2-year-old girl. Wisconsin authorities believe she could be in Minnesota.
Search Continues For 13-Year-Old Wisconsin Girl
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 13-year-old girl missing since her parents were found dead in their Wisconsin home early Monday morning.
Amber Alert Canceled After Girl, 13, Found In South St. Paul
A 13-year-old girl is safe and a 22-year-old man is in custody after an Amber Alert Friday that originated in Missouri.
4 Boys Found Safe, Man Arrested After St. Paul Amber Alert
A 30-year-old man was arrested Friday after kidnapping and threatening four of his children in St. Paul, according to police.
Suspect Arrested In Indiana Amber Alert Has Minnesota Ties
A man who once lived in Minnesota is now in custody after Indiana police say he abducted his three young children.
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North St. Paul basketball team cancels game after opposing coach who reportedly used racial slur is reinstated
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Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
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Crews battle large fire near Vermillion
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Minnesota Senate to debate PRO Act that would protect abortion rights in state law
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Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
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Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 2)
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WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says exceptionally cold temperatures are on the way in.
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WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says snow will wrap up by about 8 a.m., and a dry afternoon is expected with sun breaks and dropping temps.
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A round of snow overnight could leave slick roads for the morning commute.
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