Public Safety

Researchers are asking Minnesotans to count roadkill during Wildlife Casualty Count Week of Action, May 22-29, 2026, to help inform problem areas so that protections can be added.

All of Northern Minnesota is under a red flag warning Thursday and Friday, May 14-15, 2026, due to low humidity and dry, windy conditions.

K-9 Murphy left his yard and attacked the dog, which was leashed and on a walk with its owner, according to Grand Rapids police.

Two women, ages 20 and 22, reported the man had not returned to shore. One of the women was transported by ambulance for injuries related to cold exposure.

When infectious and pathological waste is found in any unauthorized refuse center, the facility has to shut down and open an investigation.

The cause of Michael James Azure's death remains under investigation. After a brief pursuit, deputies located an abandoned ATV, with Azure found unresponsive in the woods.

Jack Lien has been exploring the area lakes ahead of opener on May 9, 2026, both to familiarize himself with them and to study "where the fishermen are going to get their boats and where they might find success.”

A family member confirmed all three victims are in stable condition after they suffered gunshot wounds in Bemidji's Itasca Loop neighborhood on May 7, 2026.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified Virginia Police Lt. Henry Trunk as the officer who fired his department-issued firearm.

A red flag warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low relative humidity.