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.
A man was found dead due to mixed drug toxicity in a Blue Earth home owned by Hayden Spencer.
There were five failures in 2012.
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 list of priests “credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors in the archdiocese" was released today.
There were no injuries in fire on Victor Lane.
The home was severely damaged, but there were no injuries.
Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up DWI enforcement this holiday season.
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 were no injuries. Macy’s and the Lakeshore Grill were evacuated but are now back in business.
Daniel Craig was aiming a handgun at the victim when police arrived, according to court documents.
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.
A bank robbery occurred at 10:28 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at Wings Financial Credit Union.
Thomas Strecker was paid $18,000 to do work he never even started.
A civil war in the country has caused a significant loss of infrastructure.
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 former priest in the middle of the lawsuit is Jerome Kern, who was assigned to Immaculate Heart of Mary for 18 years.
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.
A warrant for Nicolas Alexander Sharpo, 28, on a charge of felony theft over $5,000 was issued by Hennepin County Court.
Police say Brett Roger Bamonte sold advertising space on fliers that were never distributed.
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.
Jonathan Markle was legally drunk when the family's vehicle sunk in a Lake Minnetonka channel.
Michael Regner Tray, 27, died of multiple gunshot wounds.
A hiker found the remains near Sartell on Saturday.
A hiker discovered the remains in a shallow grave in Mississippi River Park.
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.
Shatara Laquanda Brown has been charged with issuance of a dishonored check.
Michael Regner Tray was 27 when he died.
Reid Christopher Ostlund has been charged with first-degree burglary.
A man died. No officers were hurt.
Prosecutors have charged Stephanie Marie Deloye with felony criminal vehicular operation.
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.
The man faces a felony charge of domestic assault.
Montia Marie Parker won’t be eligible for release for at least two years.
Officials ask for help in solving apparent homicide in this week’s police and fire report from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.
Police have charged a suspect with first-degree burglary.
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.
Jonathan Charles Otto pleaded guilty Friday.
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.