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Minneapolis Crime News

Across Minneapolis, coverage here takes in criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows investigations and the actions taken by authorities to address trends in the city.

Council Questions Minneapolis Police Chief Nominee

Council Questions Minneapolis Police Chief Nominee

Minneapolis City Council members began grilling Mayor Jacob Frey's pick to lead the police department, Bill Peterson, over his decades-long career inside it.

Live Poll

Do you trust a longtime insider to lead your local police department?


Financial Crime

Live Poll

Do you trust that federal authorities effectively detect and stop large-scale healthcare fraud?

Financial Crime

FBI Arrests Four in Minneapolis Healthcare Fraud Case

Federal authorities executed 17 search warrants following a 26-count indictment involving millions in alleged losses.

FBI Arrests Four in Minneapolis Healthcare Fraud Case

Criminal Justice

Live Poll

Do you trust federal agencies to properly investigate and correct false claims made against private citizens?

Criminal Justice

Judge Orders Retraction of False Memo Against Attorney

A federal judge apologized after prosecutors circulated a false document accusing a public defender of illegal conduct.

Judge Orders Retraction of False Memo Against Attorney

Terrorism

Terrorism

Judge Orders Detention for Mall of America Plot Suspect

An 18-year-old accused of planning a terrorist attack at the shopping center will remain in federal custody.

Judge Orders Detention for Mall of America Plot Suspect

Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes

Minneapolis Prosecutors Charge Suspect in 2024 Death

Charles Henry Foss faces second-degree murder and stalking charges following a city audit of the case.

Minneapolis Prosecutors Charge Suspect in 2024 Death

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Minneapolis Committee Advances Plan to Disband Safety Office

A city council committee voted 9-3 to dissolve the Office of Community Safety to reduce administrative inefficiencies.


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Coverage takes in police department policy changes, court cases, public safety incidents and the broader trends affecting the justice system. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often influence the volume of reports, with shifts in activity frequently observed throughout the year. Data regarding incidents and administrative oversight remain the most consistent drivers of public interest.