Car break-ins have been a persistent issue across the Twin Cities, with hundreds reported over the past two summers alone. Searching for a way to better shine a spotlight on the problem, a Minneapolis ...

Homicides are down and fewer people have been wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis so far in 2026, leading some residents to notice their neighborhoods quieting down. But increased thefts and the ...

The Council on Criminal Justice released its mid-year crime trends report on Thursday, showing that crime rates are declining in the Twin Cities. The report looked at 13 categories of criminal ...

This opinion piece by FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson was published in the Pioneer Press on September 27, 2026. Minnesota had its share of violent crime headlines in 2025 ...