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Search underway in Blaine for woman who disappeared nearly 30 years
BLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - New information has led authorities to search a Blaine park on Monday for the body of a woman last seen nearly 30 years ago. Tamara Colleen Bradley vanished on Sept. 30, 1994, and authorities who investigated her disappearance say they suspected foul play. She was last seen leaving her job in Minneapolis, and on Oct. 4, 1994, her 1988 silver Buick Century was found with her nowhere around.
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
MINNEAPOLIS — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges...
Video shows good Samaritans rescuing driver from burning car in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Video shows a heroic group effort to save the life of a driver stuck in a burning vehicle in St. Paul last week.Last Thursday, Kadir Tolla was on his way into St. Paul when he came upon a fiery crash scene with his dashcam rolling."The scariest moment of my life. I saw a car on fire, and I was like 'Oh, there's probably someone in there,'" he said.According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver in a Honda was traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 when they drifted to the right of the road, struck a light pole...
Security camera captures Minneapolis assault over weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Ring security camera captured a violent encounter on Sunday afternoon, when two armed robbers pounced on a University of Minnesota student. The suspects brought the woman to the ground and stole her phone, in the 1200 block of 8th St SE, around 4 p.m. "I...
2 teen boys injured in north Minneapolis shooting that involved stolen Kia
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.The Minneapolis Police Department says ShotSpotter indicated gunshots in the area of the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North around 5 p.m. Officers and 911 calls also reported hearing the gunfire.Officers found a 15-year-old boy near the 1200 block of 17th Avenue North with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare.MORE NEWS: Shelter-in-place alert mistakenly issued to all of Hennepin CountyAnother 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds that did not seem to be life-threatening arrived at Hennepin Healthcare, MPD said.On the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North, officers found a stolen Kia with damage that appeared to be from bullets. MPD says officers also found evidence of gunfire nearby. Police believe both the boys were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.Two masked juveniles had been seen earlier in the day in the same Kia driving recklessly and running red lights, according to MPD.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Brittney Baker: From Rondo baby to fire captain
When Brittney Baker was recognized by St. Paul City Council last month for her promotion to St. Paul Fire Department captain, Fire Chief Butch Inks shared words of advice with the council:. “If you ever plan a meeting with Brittney Baker and it’s in public, I encourage you to make...
Raising funds and awareness for cannabis inmates
ROCHESTER, Minn.-After recreational cannabis was legalized in Minnesota in August 2023, the state began working towards expunging cannabis related records. Travis Cullen, the owner and CEO of Laughing Waters Smoke Shop, is a big advocate for marijuana and the release of non-violent offenders in cannabis-related cases. Cullen told KIMT he...
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