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Two Suspects Identified in Crookston Vandalism Spree

A total of seven properties were vandalized by graffiti earlier this month

July 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CROOKSTON, Minn. — Police in Crookston have identified two suspects in a graffiti vandalism spree downtown. They say 20-year-old Aaron Doss of Crookston and 18-year-old Jamie Thompson of Grand Forks are cooperating as the investigation continues. A total of seven properties were vandalized by graffiti earlier this month. Owners have been contacted to submit damage estimates to police. The case…

Policy Changes Being Considered in Minnesota After Arrests at the Capitol

Members of an advisory panel on Capitol security met Monday to review the current permitting policies for large rallies and protests

July 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota State Capitol ST. PAUL, Minn. — Officials may make policy changes at the state Capitol after recent demonstrations led to arrests. Members of an advisory panel on Capitol security met Monday to review the current permitting policies for large rallies and protests. Republican State Sen. Warren Limmer of Maple Grove suggested creating a designated protest area outside of the…

Minneapolis Woman Wants Police Officer Charged After the Shooting of Her Dogs

After the homeowner's daughter accidentally tripped the home burglary alarm, an officer responded nearly 30 minutes later and the shooting took place. KMSP Fox 9 reporter Iris Perez reports from Minneapolis

July 10, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A Minneapolis woman is seeking charges against a police officer after her two dogs were shot in her own backyard. “He doesn’t want to go in the backyard to use the bathroom,” said Jennifer Lemay as she talked about her dog who was shot by a Minneapolis police officer. From inside a bloodied safety cone, with his…

City of St. Anthony Officially Parts Ways with Jeronimo Yanez

Terms of the deal weren't released

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. ANTHONY, Minn. — The city of St. Anthony has officially parted ways with police officer Jeronimo Yanez. The city and Yanez signed a separation agreement. Terms of the deal weren’t released. Yanez was acquitted of manslaughter last month in the fatal shooting of Phildano Castile in July 2016. Castile had a permit for the weapon. Yanez testified in…

Gov. Dayton Facing Backlash from Police Unions After Training Program Announcement

The unions say naming the program after Castile is an insult and Gov. Dayton is promising to meet with law enforcement on the program

July 8, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton is facing backlash from some police unions after his announcement of naming a police training program after Castile Thursday. The governor gathered with members of Castile’s family members to announce a $12 million program that will train officers to work in diverse communities. The unions say naming the program after Castile is an…

Breckenridge Police Car Damaged After Chase

The driver ran from the scene, but was caught and taken for an evaluation

July 7, 2017

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Courtesy: KFGOBRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A Breckenridge police car was damaged in a pursuit that reached speeds of 60 miles per hour. Police say the chase started at about 11:30 a.m. at Welles Park. Breckenridge Police and Wilkin County deputies followed the vehicle and a deputy used a pit maneuver to stop it. The driver ran from the scene, but was…

Fargo Man at Police Department to File a Report, Ends Up Arrested

Police said Christianson became upset over having to wait to file his report

July 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Fargo man who went to the police department to file a report ended in his arrest. Drew Christianson, 21, is charged with terrorizing and criminal mischief. Police said Christianson became upset over having to wait to file his report and allegedly took the thermostat off the wall and broke it, then pulled the fire alarm, causing…

Grand Forks Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault

They say there is no threat to the general public

July 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating an alleged assault. They were called to the 3800 block of 32nd Avenue South around 3 o’clock this afternoon. A woman at that location said she had been sexually assaulted in another location. Officers are working to determine where the assault happened and possible suspects. They say there is no…

Gov. Dayton Names $12 Million Police Training Program in Honor of Philando Castile

Governor Dayton says he wants people and law enforcement to work together to improve relationships

July 6, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s been exactly one year since the fatal shooting of Philando Castile and Governor Dayton is recommending a new program be named in his honor. The Philando Castile Law Enforcement Training Fund is a $12 million program that will pay for training Minnesota officers who serve in diverse communities. Dayton says he wants people and law…

Mandan Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting “Justified”

Prosecutors say Sgt. Nickolas Pynnonen "tried everything in his power to stop'' the shooting from occurring

July 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MANDAN, ND — A prosecutor has concluded that an officer-involved shooting in Mandan was justified. A Mandan Police spokesman says the shooting death of ex-Marine Ivan Wilson was a tragic example of an officer trying to avoid pulling his gun. He said Sgt. Nickolas Pynnonen “tried everything in his power to stop” the shooting from occurring. A former classmate…