The box was not a bomb, but operations came to a halt for two hours.
The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man found dead in a car pulled from a burning garage, priest misconduct and a stabbing threat.
While some are waiting to see how the investigations play out, others are frustrated with a church embroiled in controversy over clergy sex abuse accusations.
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a woman shot in an apartment, a couple who left a baby in a car and a kidnapping.
Witnesses said the three-month-old child was in the car for at least 45 minutes.
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.
"Ice is unpredictable and never 100 percent safe," says the Minnesota DNR.
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.
The latest from Sheriff Dave Bellows.
The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a police chief possibly moving to another city.
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.
The latest from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individuals with information can contact the Sheriff's Office through its tip line or Facebook.
In this week’s South Metro Crime Roundup: Baby delivered at home and police seek robbery suspect.
The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12.
Robert Attias pleaded guilty to theft by swindle in for phone scams in 2010.
In this week’s South Metro Crime Roundup: Police seek information after hit-and-run crash that left man in critical condition.
Wade Souster, 32, has head injuries and is hospitalized at Regions Hospital. His family is asking for the public's help, and praying for a recovery.
Doors were damaged, lanterns were smashed and items were taken as the "little white" church was victimized by activity over the weekend.
Anarae Schunk was last seen by her family on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The annual dance hits its 65th anniversary this year with a brand new location.
Authorities have not identified the deceased, as yet, but the family of a missing college student from Burnsville has told FOX 9 that police contacted them about a crime scene in Rice County.
Authorities believe Anarae Schunk, 20, of Burnsville is dead after they found a bloody jacket that was punctured by 18 to 20 holes, possibly indicating stab wounds.
The family of the University of Minnesota student confirmed the news on Facebook on Saturday. She was last seen in Burnsville.
The timeline of a murder, escape and finally, arrest and charging of two Dakota County residents in Rosemount. But, the case isn't closed until Anarae is found.
The fatal shooting took place outside Nina's Grill in Burnsville early Sunday morning.
Anarae Kristine Schunk was reported missing Monday. Lakeville Police assisted Burnsville police after an alleged homicide at Nina's Grill Sunday.
This week’s South Metro Crime Roundup includes a local connection to the Navy yard shooting.
This week’s South Metro Crime Roundup includes a man charged with kidnapping and assault.
Officers from departments around Dakota County will be recognized Friday for exceptional work in law enforcement.
The man was crushed by a large piece of concrete as crews from a St. Michael firm worked to raze the old Gillete building in Lowertown.
The Dakota County Sheriff's water patrol unit pulled the body from the water in late August. Foul play is not suspected.
This week’s South Metro Crime Roundup includes a man arrested for vending machine theft and a woman sentenced after a DWI crash.