Brooklyn Center

A Brooklyn Center man is accused of breaking into a Minneapolis home and assaulting a woman. Police report that he attempted a sexual assault using force and weapons.

A 19-year-old Brooklyn Center man is charged with attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary after allegedly entering a south Minneapolis home, attacking a woman with a Taser, and attempting to rape her. The suspect admitted to using the Taser on the victim and was arrested at the scene, where two women identified him as the assailant.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is conducting a long-term study of I-694 between Brooklyn Center and Arden Hills to guide future transportation investments. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for August 5 to gather input, with the study aiming to inform projects like resurfacing by 2032.

MnDOT is conducting a new survey to gather public input on the future of I-694. The survey focuses on the highway section between Brooklyn Center and Arden Hills.

A Minneapolis man, Darshawn Turner, is charged with first-degree assault after allegedly stabbing another man on a Brooklyn Center bus, leaving the victim likely permanently paralyzed. Turner was arrested three days later, and a knife was found in his bag. He admitted to the fight, claiming the victim spat on him and that he was drunk during the incident.

A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after allegedly stabbing another man on a Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Center, resulting in life-altering injuries for the victim. The suspect reportedly yelled 'I'll kill you' during the attack.

Severe storms caused power outages and golf ball-sized hail across areas from Brooklyn Center to Woodbury. Conditions are improving, with clearer skies and milder weather expected through Sunday before another round of storms arrives midweek.