Small Number of Accused Priests Have Far-Flung Influence

Only 30 clerics were on last week’s list of accused priests, but an animated Patch map and interactive timeline illustrate the scope of their time in the ministry.

Lakeville North Student Killed in Crash: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more information on a fatal crash into a pond, a stabbing and a prisoner escape.

Six Former Hopkins Priests on List of Accused Priests

The priests worked at St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist.

Sheriff: Plan A Sober Ride this Holiday Weekend

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up DWI enforcement this holiday season.

Police Seek Armed Robbers, Laptop Thieves and Serial Burglar: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a police chief possibly moving to another city.

Firefighters Get Fire At Ridgedale Center Macy's Under Control

The were no injuries. Macy’s and the Lakeshore Grill were evacuated.

Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Students In His Home: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more info about shooting of doctor and an update on a stowaway.

Search Ends For Armed Bank Robbery Suspect in Minnetonka

A bank robbery occurred at 10:28 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at Wings Financial Credit Union.

Priest Sexual Abuse Allegations Reported in Suburbs: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged for the third time with indecent exposure.

Sheriff Stanek: Beware of Thin Ice

The ice is not yet thick enough to walk on.

‘Cruella de Vil’ Arrested on Halloween and Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty: Police and Fire Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a pedestrian who died after being hit by an SUV and a former deputy convicted of stealing prescription drugs.

Father Pleads Guilty in Daughter’s Drowning and Missing Girl Found 5 Miles from Home: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged with swindling $137,000 from a company.

Officers' Names Released in Minnetonka Officer-Involved Shooting

Michael Regner Tray, 27, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Officer-Involved Shooting and Man Indicted for Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a driver charged for texted right before car crash.

Austin Man Named as Person Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

Michael Regner Tray was 27 when he died.

Minnetonka Officer Involved in Shooting at Claremont Apartments

A man died. No officers were hurt.

Stowaway In New Home and Burger King Bandit: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a cheerleader sentenced for prostituting her teammate.

Cheerleader Gets 3 Years for Prostituting Hopkins Teammate

Montia Marie Parker won’t be eligible for release for at least two years.

Stowaway’s Father Pleads For Help and Man Arrested for Murder

Officials ask for help in solving apparent homicide in this week’s police and fire report from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

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.

Man Banned from Library, Lunchtime Fight and Woman Killed in Crash

A man on the “most wanted” list was arrested in this week’s police and fire roundup from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Man Banned from Library, Lunchtime Fight and Woman Killed in Crash

A man on the “most wanted” list was arrested in this week’s police and fire roundup from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Minnetonka Woman Drives into Lone Lake

Witnesses said they saw the woman accelerating toward a tree before her SUV went into the water.

Hopkins Emergency Response Unit Assists After Reports of Shots Fired in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie Police stated they responded to a report of gunshots heard inside an apartment at Eden Place Apartments about 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning.

Man Arrested After Woman’s Body Found and Fatal Crashes

The Supreme Court responds to Amy Senser in this week’s police and fire roundup from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Hopkins Cops Host Celebration of Community This Month

Deadly Accidents, Nude Photos and a Stranger Maces a Couple

Vandalism of a former library building is included in this week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Egged On by Brother and Cousin, Teen Crashes Audi After Swiping it From Local Garage

Police recovered a customer's Audi a few blocks from Tommy's Garage and arrested an 18-year-old attempting to flee the scene.

Man in Freezer Identified and Mother Admits to Killing Her Baby

A cheerleader who admitted to prostituting her teammate is included in this week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Elderly Man Hit At Hopkins Wendy's Parking Lot Dies

Thomas Pauley Lueders, a mechanical engineer, died a month after being hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Hopkins Wendy's.

Hopkins Chemical Assessment Team Called to Orono Monday Night

Four police officers were treated for chemical exposure following a combative arrest in a Culver's parking lot Monday night.

Swindlers Take Grandmas’ Money and Man Charged With Beating Acquaintance: West Metro Police and Fire Report

This week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a man pleading guilty to a robbery.

Hopkins Cheerleader Admits to Prostitution Charges

Montia Marie Parker pleaded guilty to three prostitution-related charges.

Hopkins Cops Cuff Vending Machine Bandit

Suspicious Death, Fatal Crash and Tased Man Dies

This week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a man who jumped or fell from a parking ramp.

Woman Found Dead Along Road and Woman Head-Butts Co-Worker: West Metro Police and Fire Report

This week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a sentencing for a fatal crash and awards for deputies.

Follow Along With Tonight's DWI Arrests

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will be tweeting every arrest from Friday night’s patrols. Catch all the tweets here.

Daughter Threatens Dad and Life Saved at Fitness Center: West Metro Police and Fire Report

This week’s police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael include a boy recovering after being pulled from lake and a three-vehicle crash.

Man Poses as a Worker to Burglarize Home

Two men have been charged with second-degree burglary.

How Long Will Food Stay Fresh Without Power?

The FDA offers these tips on how to keep food safe during outages.