Family grieves gravesite memorial removal
In 2006, the Connoy family lost Jacob, their son and brother, at the age of 27, and laid him to rest at Orono Cemetery in Elk River. But a statue on his gravesite headstone was recently removed.
Elk River man visiting every MLB stadium
Brad Bjorkman started collecting baseball caps at every Major League Baseball stadium he visited, and now he has just one more stop before completing his collection.
Charges: Driver was going 130+ mph, using Snapchat before fatal wreck in central Minnesota
An early morning crash in Sherburne County that killed one person and injured several others will result in multiple charges for the driver who was clocked going more than 130 miles per hour after leaving a bar.
1 killed, 4 injured in Sherburne County high-speed crash
One person was killed, and several others were injured during a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10 early Sunday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Amber Alert suspect charged in Crow Wing County
A 41-year-old man accused of abducting a 2-year-old child in Becker and having a standoff with law enforcement in Crow Wing County over the weekend is facing charges in court.
Amber alert canceled: Child found safe, suspect arrested after standoff in Crow Wing County
An amber alert issued Saturday night has been canceled after a 2-year-old boy has been found safe and the suspect has been arrested.
Foiled mass shooting plot leads to 30-year sentence for Zimmerman man
During an investigation law enforcement located several videos he had created, in which he stated that he believes “90% of Americans need to die."
Xcel Energy to build energy storage site in central Minnesota
Xcel Energy announced on Thursday its plans to build an energy storage system in central Minnesota have been approved by state regulators.
Boston Marathon: Elk River native Emma Bates is first American woman to cross finish line
Elk River, Minnesota, native Emma Bates was the first American woman to cross the finish line at the 127th Boston Marathon Monday morning, according to unofficial race results.
Marcus Elk River Cinema to close Tuesday
Another movie theater in the Twin Cities metro is set to close on Tuesday.
Dog rescued after falling through ice on Minnesota lake
A dog that fell through the ice in Big Lake on Tuesday was rescued and has been reunited with its owner.
Firefighter loses home to fire likely caused by recalled Kia SUV
A Minnesota family is regrouping after losing their home to a fire likely caused by a recalled SUV in their garage. He’s a firefighter. She works at an auto repair shop. They had to conduct their own investigation.
Fargo man dies in Becker County snowmobile crash
A Fargo man died after being involved in a snowmobiling crash in Becker County Sunday evening.
Two separate snowmobile crashes in two days result in three dead
Two separate snowmobile crashes in two days have resulted in three people dead in Minnesota.
Guilty plea from ex-Minnesota teacher who threw hockey stick at student
A former Princeton, Minnesota, teacher has pleaded guilty after hitting a second-grader with a hockey stick earlier this year.
'Pro-mass shooting' Minnesota man tried to buy hand grenades, prepared to 'fight the police’: DOJ
20-year-old River Smith allegedly said he was preparing to fight the police and was “dedicated to dying in the fight,” according to the Department of Justice.
Generosity pouring in for Minnesota nonprofit helping victims of Ukraine war
The Minnesota nonprofit Protez Foundation is helping Ukrainians who lost their limbs in the war get the prosthetics they need.
Sherburne County commissioner charged in stalking case
A Sherburne County commissioner is accused of taking unauthorized photos of his former fiancée and stalking in a set of charges filed last week.
Zimmerman American Legion Post to build Gold Star Families monument
Across the nation, fields of marble are set aside to honor the country’s war dead, but few places exist for the families those men and women came from. Since WWI, gold stars have been presented to families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. And now there’s a movement in Zimmerman to further honor them.
Teen struck by vehicle in Elk River, Minn.
A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Elk River, Minnesota on Tuesday.