>>2 Armed Carjacking Suspects in Rochester at Large
(Rochester, MN) — Two armed carjacking suspects are at large in Rochester. Around 1:45 this morning, police responded to an apartment building on reports of two people stealing occupants’ cars at gunpoint. Officers found the suspects, but they refused to stop. The suspects fled on foot and have not been located since.
>>Sauk Rapids Police Officer Charged with Sexually Abusing Minor
(Sauk Rapids, MN) — A Sauk Rapids police officer is charged with sexually abusing a minor roughly 17 years ago. Prosecutors say Andrew Jensen was 16 to 18 years old when he abused a girl about six or seven years old multiple times over many months. The victim came forward to her family in December 2024. When the victim confronted Jensen with adult family members in tow, Jensen admitted to the abuse. He was put on administrative leave, then unpaid leave.
>>MPD Makes Arrest in Tesla Vandalism Incidents
(Minneapolis, MN) — A suspect has been arrested in a Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis. Pending charges, the suspect is accused of damaging property in six separate incidents, estimated at around $20,000 in damages. This comes as Tesla’s property and products have been attacked nationwide in response to Elon Musk’s recent actions.
>>Finstad Introduces Bill to Move SBA Offices Out of ‘Sanctuary Cities’
(Washington, D.C.) — A bill introduced by Republican Congressman Brad Finstad would move the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota District Office out of downtown Minneapolis. The legislation calls for removing and relocating SBA offices in jurisdictions that have adopted so-called “sanctuary” policies. Finstad says in a statement, “In Minnesota, cities like Minneapolis continue to circumvent federal law and prioritize illegal immigrants.” The Minnesota SBA Office approved nearly two thousand loans for $849 million in 2024.
>>Anoka’s Social District Returns for 3rd Year
(Anoka, MN) — From May 1st to October 5th, Minnesotans can buy and drink alcohol in public designated areas in Anoka. The program began in September 2023 for 30 days, was boosted to five months last year, and will be five months again this year. The Anoka Social District utilizes the city’s downtown area, allowing anyone 21 years or older to buy and consume alcohol inside the boundary map.
>>Eden Prairie Man Charged with 12 Tax Crimes
(Eden Prairie, MN) — An Eden Prairie man is charged with 12 tax crimes. The Minnesota Department of Revenue says Jafar Siraj failed to provide income tax returns from 2018 through 2023 and falsified returns by underreporting business sales from 2019 to 2023. Siraj operated two businesses, Juba Valley Trucking and JacFar Income Tax. Officials say Siraj owes over $356,000 in income tax, penalties, and interest. He faces a maximum penalty of 60 years in prison, a $600,000 fine, or both.
>>Tuition For Minnesota State Colleges, Universities Could Spike In Next Two Years
(St. Paul, MN) — Tuition at Minnesota colleges and universities may see significant increases over the next two years. These price hikes will affect the Minnesota State system, which includes more than 30 colleges and universities. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees will determine the tuition rates in June. The potential increases could range from 3.5% to 9% over the next two years.
>>Search for Endangered, Missing Anoka Bartender
(Anoka, MN) — Anoka police are searching for an endangered, missing man. 40-year-old Brandon Stott was last seen on April 8th at his workplace, 201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill. He didn’t show up for his shift two days later, which officials say is out of character. Stott is described as Black, 6 feet 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and a plain black baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
>>Sun Country Loses Two High-Ranking Executives
(Minneapolis, MN) — Two executives from Sun Country Airlines, based in Minneapolis, are departing the company. Chief Financial Officer Dave Davis has been appointed as the new CEO of Spirit Airlines. Additionally, Chief Operating Officer Gregory Mays is also leaving for a new opportunity, but he will remain in his position temporarily to assist with the transition.
>>Wild and Knights Open Playoff Series Sunday in Vegas
(St. Paul, MN) — The schedule is set for the Minnesota Wild’s first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Game 1 is Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena, and Game 2 will be played Tuesday night in Vegas. The Wild will host Game 3 on Thursday night and Game 4 next Saturday. Games 5 and 6 would be Tuesday, April 29th, and Thursday, May 1st, in Vegas, and a possible Game 7 at ‘The X’ on Saturday, May 3rd. The Golden Knights won all three matchups with the Wild during the regular season.
