Crime & Safety
No Charges Yet After Break-In At Basilica Of St. Mary In Minneapolis
The people who were busted after breaking into Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday were likely "urban exploring."
October 28, 2026
The people who were busted after breaking into Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary on Saturday were likely "urban exploring."
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A city leader worries that urban exploration is a troubling trend that's getting worse.
Days after police arrested seven people, three teenagers and four minors, for allegedly breaking into the religious landmark, images posted to TikTok hint at why they could have been there. On Tuesday, Minneapolis police said in a written statement, "Urban exploration is dangerous and illegal" and that "their release doesn't mean the case is closed."
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