>>3 Shot on Metro Bus in Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — Three people on a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis have been shot. A 911 caller reported the shooting around 3:20 p.m. on 40th Ave N and Penn. Authorities say the suspect shot from outside the bus and then fled the scene. This story is developing.
>>Columbia Heights Woman Without Vehicle Missing
(Columbia Heights, MN) — Columbia Heights police are searching for a missing 35-year-old woman. Jobeth Lynn Vanreese was last seen on Thursday around 8:30 p.m. in the northeast part of the city. She doesn’t have a vehicle. Vanreese is described as white, five feet one inch tall, 170 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a white coat, a gray stocking hat, blue jeans, and boots.
>>Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Anoka County Incident
(Anoka County, MN) — A shelter-in-place order in Anoka County was lifted this afternoon after heavy smoke and flames were seen shooting out of a home earlier in the day. Authorities say the situation in Nowthen remains active, with SWAT crews on scene and a law enforcement perimeter in place. Roads in the area remain closed, and officials urge residents not to bypass barricades or approach the scene. Anyone inside the perimeter with urgent needs should call 763-427-1212. Dispatch says there is no danger to the public as long as residents follow instructions. No other information is available.
>>Kenyon Man Charged with Murder in Wrong-Way Crash
(Randolph, MN) — A Kenyon man now faces third-degree murder charges after a wrong-way crash killed two people in September. Court documents say 28-year-old Seth Nechville was driving drunk in the wrong lane on Highway 56 near Randolph when his pickup collided head-on with an SUV. The victims, Peter and Patricia Olson of Apple Valley, died at the scene. Investigators say Nechville’s blood-alcohol level was above .10 two hours after the crash, and he has two prior DWI convictions. He was originally charged with vehicular homicide, but the charges were upgraded this week.
>>3 Pounds of Meth Seized in Traffic Stop near Rochester
(Rochester, MN) — A Rochester man is jailed after authorities found a large amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says more than three pounds of meth were seized from the suspect vehicle on Wednesday on Highway 52. The 57-year-old driver was taken into custody pending first-degree drug charges.
>>Minneapolis Minimum Wage to Rise January 1st
(Minneapolis, MN) — Starting January 1st, the minimum wage for all workers in Minneapolis will increase to $16.37 an hour, up 40 cents from this year’s rate of $15.97. The city says the adjustment reflects inflation and is well above Minnesota’s 2026 statewide minimum of $11.41. The ordinance applies to anyone working within city limits, regardless of age or employer size. Employers must post updated labor standards notices and provide them to new hires. Officials say violations can be reported by calling 311 or visiting City Hall.
>>CTUL Condemns ICE Raid at Chanhassen Construction Site
(Minneapolis, MN) — Worker advocacy group CTUL (Centro De Trabajadores Unidos En La Lucha), a worker-led nonprofit, is calling on major developers to take responsibility after an immigration raid at a Chanhassen construction site last Saturday. The group says ICE agents forced workers to remain on a roof in subzero temperatures, leading to at least one hospitalization. CTUL calls the raid part of a pattern targeting immigrant communities and urges developers to adopt policies barring ICE access without a judicial warrant. In a statement to Minnesota media (FOX9, KARE11), ICE said: “ICE conducts targeted enforcement actions focused on individuals who pose a threat to public safety, including those with prior removal orders and criminal convictions. All operations are carried out in compliance with federal law and agency guidelines.”
>>Lawmakers Threaten Funding for Rochester Sports Complex
(Rochester, MN) — Democratic lawmakers in Rochester say they’ll introduce legislation to revoke the city’s authority to use local sales tax funds for a planned Regional Sports Complex. The announcement follows the City Council’s approval of a $28 million construction contract, which Mayor Kim Norton vetoed. A special meeting on Monday will decide whether to override that veto. Legislators argue the current plan no longer meets voters’ intent for indoor recreation space and serves “narrow interests.” They say if the council doesn’t change course, they’ll push to block funding and call for either restoring the original plan or returning changes to the ballot.
