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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Richfield man found guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
15-year-old boy arrested in connection to Maple Grove Middle School bomb threat
Police did not find any explosive devices or materials during their search of the school.
Polanco's RBI double gives Twins 1-0 win over Guardians
Jorge Polanco hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and Jhoan Duran finished a combined eight-hitter, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
Here are 3 major road closures that will affect your commute in the Twin Cities this weekend
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Dozens displaced after fire scorches Mankato apartment complex
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
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Richfield man found guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
15-year-old boy arrested in connection to Maple Grove Middle School bomb threat
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Here are 3 major road closures that will affect your commute in the Twin Cities this weekend
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Schulze Lake in Eagan temporarily closed due to potential viral outbreak
If you're planning on hitting the beach during the hot weekend, you won't be able to soak up the sun at one southeast metro beach.
Experts say cost of beef is rising, high prices to persist for a while
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
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Dozens displaced after fire scorches Mankato apartment complex
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
Evacuation ordered at Rochester condos due to structural concerns
The evacuation in Rochester comes nearly a week after an apartment complex in Davenport, Iowa collapsed, injuring at least eight people.
Minnesota, Wisconsin included in $102.5M national settlement with Suboxone maker
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
BCA identifies Mankato officer involved in chase that led to discovery of stabbed passenger
More details have been released in a Mankato police chase that led to the discovery of a stabbing victim earlier this week.
Owatonna police investigating homicide after woman's body found under I-35 overpass
On Thursday, officials announced that they had identified the victim as 25-year-old Sabrina Lee Schnoor, and said she died as the result of a single gunshot wound.
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Minnesota, Wisconsin included in $102.5M national settlement with Suboxone maker
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
Federal government lawsuit accuses Wisconsin town of trespassing on tribal reservation
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Republicans reject funding for top University of Wisconsin building project
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Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
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President Biden to address nation on debt ceiling deal
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
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Experts say cost of beef is rising, high prices to persist for a while
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
Woman promotes internet safety after assault from app-hired handyman
A Carver County woman is promoting internet safety after being assaulted in her own home by a hired hand she found online.
Minnesotans can grow marijuana at home later this summer
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New plan aims to make Metro Transit safer for riders
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Richfield man found guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
15-year-old boy arrested in connection to Maple Grove Middle School bomb threat
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Brian Kjellberg, convicted in fatal St. Paul stabbing, avoids prison time
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Owatonna police investigating homicide after woman's body found under I-35 overpass
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
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Government, community members to focus on climate equity at Green Zone Summit
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Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
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Clay art of St. Paul's Glaze Haze aims to challenge perceptions of disability
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Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
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A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 2)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 3)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
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A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 2, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered thunderstorms should go away for the most part, but there is still a slight chance of storms for areas east of the metro.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report from June 2, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the hot streak will continue through the weekend and into early next week.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on June 2, 2023
Another wave of thunderstorms will move through areas south and southeast of the Twin Cities.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report from June 2, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered thunderstorms will continue Friday evening.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 2, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered thunderstorms should go away for the most part, but there is still a slight chance of storms for areas east of the metro.
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