Minnesota Crime Rates Dropped Throughout 2025
Statewide violent crime fell by 9% as significant decreases were recorded in carjackings and murder rates.
Live Poll
Do you feel like crime in your community is getting better or worse?
Minnesota Crime
Criminal Justice
Live Poll
Does overturning convictions for jury instruction errors improve public trust in the judicial system?
Minnesota Supreme Court Overturned Murder Conviction
The state's high court ordered a new trial for Michael LaFlex after finding errors in original jury instructions.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Do you consider fraud a top priority when choosing candidates in upcoming elections?
Fraud Concerns Drove Minnesota Fund Closure
State officials have shuttered a recovery fund established after Operation Metro Surge due to mounting fraud issues.
Sex Crimes
Live Poll
Do you believe standardized statewide guidelines will improve how sexual assault cases are handled locally?
Minnesota Released Statewide Sexual Assault Guidelines
The new standards aim to create consistent investigative practices for sexual assault cases across all local jurisdictions.
Terrorism
Vance Boelter Appeared in Federal Restitution Hearing
The 59-year-old murderer attended a federal court hearing while awaiting a state trial in Minnesota.
