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This week, CrimeWatchMpls entered its 16th year of providing you with critical public safety and livability info you can’t get anywhere else. Crime Watch was launched in Aug. 2010 specifically in response to government secrecy and lack of transparency about crime, in order to provide info to the public that’s being hidden, difficult to obtain, and ignored by “mainstream” media. Sadly, we’ve watched this city, county, and state spiral continuously down the toilet into greater secrecy and lack of transparency, even at a time over the last 5 years when accessible public safety information has never been more important to the public (while our ridiculous media miserably fails to report the truth). It’s government fiduciary negligence, and we deserve better. Crime Watch will continue to do what it can in reporting info you will never get from anyone else, but your voices are needed in contacting your reps on every level to demand an end to the secrecy. Also, we simply must start recruiting better candidates to run for office who will uphold public safety openness and truly represent the people. Thanks for following.

3/ UPDATE: Tanner Timothy Rausch, now 20, of St. Paul was eventually charged with 3rd degree assault-substantial bodily harm for the Sept. 2025 incident. Charges say the assault occurred on 4th St SE near 16th Ave SE. Surveillance video showed Rausch and another male talking to two other males, then a handshake between Rausch and the eventual victim. As the male with the victim started walking away, Rausch wound up and punched the victim in the face and he fell straight back. Rausch continued to punch the victim two more times in the face after he went down, before being pulled off the victim by the male who was with Rausch. Charges say the victim sustained several facial fractures that required surgery and sustained a "significant" a loss of vision at the time. No media reported on the charge, which was filed in December, but another public post indicates that Rausch and the victim are rival hockey players. The case is still in process and there's a hearing scheduled next week. Rausch remains out of custody on zero bail.

2/ U of M PD said they ID'd the assault suspect posted above. Jail records show Tanner Timothy Rausch, 19, of Robbinsdale in custody by UMN PD on probable cause assault. Not confirmed, but he appears to resemble the suspect.

Now suddenly they have images... The University of Minnesota Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying an individual involved in an assault. -Occurred on September 20th 2025 at approximately 9:50pm -Location was 4th St SE & 16th Ave SE, Minneapolis -Surveillance footage captured the suspect striking the victim multiple times & then fleeing the scene Anyone with information or who may recognize the individual is asked to contact the University of Minnesota Police Department at (612) 624-COPS. Please reference UMPD case number 25-271089.

North Minneapolis - About 5 p.m., STABBING. One stabbed in the eye. 18xx Bryant Ave N

Downtown Minneapolis - Report of an assault at the bus stop at 9th and Nicollet Mall. 911 caller said a male punched him in the jaw unprovoked. Suspect: BM, short, blue shirt, jeans, now walking away 19:50 #ThisIsMinneapolis

@lizcollin @CityMinneapolis Subaru driver who hates men and finds offense in absolutely everything. Yup, profile fits.

🚨NEW: Concerns raised over social media posts by a “Payroll Supervisor” for the City of Minneapolis. Multiple sources confirm that Betsy Soderlund handles police payroll and has access to officers’ personal information. The @CityMinneapolis has again declined to comment on this employee.

@DisrespectedThe Oh boy.

Rest in peace Jose!

4/ Exposing the anti-ICE nut cases in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Some, like allegedly this guy, are getting paid with your tax dollars. x.com/lizcollin/stat…

3/ Next entry in our thread exposing the anti-ICE nut cases in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities.

Kicking off our thread of Minneapolis / Twin Cities psychos who think they see ICE everywhere they look and then try to harass random people.

@pug_hunt3r @sorenmpls Fixed it for ya.

@sorenmpls This dude is running a city…?

What could you do with $40M in your community? I'm at Lake and Chicago where there are vacant lots that have sat since 2020. We could have more homes, businesses, and a more vibrant commercial corridor. I think that is a way better use of the money!

Blaine - Report of a pedestrian struck by "several vehicles." 85th and University Ave NE 15:52

This buffoon is a Minneapolis City Council member, making budget decisions when he has ZERO CLUE how anything works. He's complaining because a lot at Lake & Chicago has sat vacant since his comrades burnt down their own neighborhood six years ago. NEWS FLASH: Investment comes from people/developers who think the property has value. MINNEAPOLIS LAKE STREET HAS ZERO VALUE, ie no private investors with a brain are going to waste their money. So, no, blowing $40 million in taxpayer development for your stupid pipedream to prop up a dead corridor IS STUPID.

@KSTP 😂 Voting has consequences.

As property valuation letters continue to arrive in mailboxes across the state, more people are reaching out to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS to investigate concerns about their assessed value.  kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

@vrplro Minnesotans are highly susceptible to mind virus social contagions, as we've witnessed for the last 3 to 9 months. Unfortunately, our public schools are not teaching kids to think for themselves. They are taught to be compliant followers.

@CrimeWatchMpls The kid or kids that did this Should be held down n raped by a Big bubba guy, see how they like it. An eye for an eye. Why , how could you do this on a bus with people around? Kid must have a really sick head. Parents do something. The victims need justice.

PRESS RELEASE Rogers High School Incident Rogers, MN – On March 2, 2026, the Rogers Police Department received a report regarding incidents that occurred on a Rogers High School boys’ basketball team bus while traveling to and from an away game. Because the incidents took place on a bus, outside of our jurisdiction, they were also reported to the Wilkin County and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices. These incidents are currently under investigation, led by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Our department is assisting as requested by the lead agency. Due to the nature of the incidents and the involvement of minors, no additional information will be released at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing through the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Contact: Deputy Chief Jason Foster at 763-428-3450 or via email police@rogersmn.gov

@LoSt23993 These are all straight auto thefts. Carjacking is a separate category.

@CrimeWatchMpls Maybe a dumb question, but I am going to ask anyway. Do we know what percentage is carjacking versus stealing unoccupied cars?

"Only" 14 recorded auto thefts overnight Tuesday and through Wednesday in Minneapolis.

North Minneapolis - About 5 a.m., SHOOTING at 46xx Bryant Ave N. Male 39 shot in the head.

@keithellison Pssst, you're being investigated. They're not going to share intel with you. Hope that helps.

This administration pushed the largest immigration operation in history into Minnesota without even talking to state leaders first. We can enforce the law and respect people’s rights, and that’s exactly what Minnesotans deserve.

2/ The killer in the Lexington double homicide of a mom and son was a perp we just posted two weeks ago after a BOLO was issued on him for domestic assault. Irving Van Marsaw. Lengthy violent history. facebook.com/reel/145019484…

On March 18, 2026, at approximately 12:52 A.M., the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Coon Rapids Police Department, Blaine Police Department, Lino Lakes Police Department, Fridley Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, and Allina EMS, responded to a residence near the 9300 block of Ryan Pl in the City of Lexington on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a deceased adult female and gravely injured young juvenile male were located inside of the residence. The male was transported to a local hospital where he was declared deceased. The identities of the two individuals will be made public after official identifications and next of kin notifications are made. Law enforcement using a K-9 partner conducted a search of the area surrounding the residence. An adult male suspect was located and apprehended by the K-9. He has been taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment. This incident does not appear to be random and there is no known threat to the public. This incident is under investigation by the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.

This is frightening. But if you've been following Crime Watch, you already know the gravity of the situation. Not only is the City of Minneapolis completely lying to everyone, they have ZERO plan for public safety. We are one minor critical incident away from disaster.

South Minneapolis - About 6:45 p.m., assault involving strangulation for "about 10 minutes." Two EMS rigs dispatched. 26xx Stevens Ave

@AlphaNews Gosh, what happened to grandma???

Retired Minneapolis cop tells all: Somali fraud, stolen cars, and ‘the last straw’ "I think it's disingenuous to say that crime is down. Numbers are easy to fudge and they do it all the time,” said "Sam," a now-retired Minneapolis police officer. Sam spoke openly about the limited number of officers and their ability to serve the public in such challenging circumstances. "And there’s officers that are going through training and failing miserably but being pushed through," he said. Sam worked in the Cedar Riverside area for decades. The area has been recognized for having the highest concentration of Somali residents in Minneapolis. Even with decades of experience, Sam said, “I’ve never been to a DOA involving a Somali, never in my career. And I spent many, many years on the street … And I find it very strange that something that happens routinely in the department on a daily basis that you do not see any Somali DOAs. It’s very odd. I would love to know the reason why.”