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KAAL-TV Created: June 13, 2021 09:26 PM (ABC 6 News) -- This weekend another group is honoring Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association held its annual convention in Alexandria.  The group announced its awardees for Officer of the Year for both 2020 and 2021. Last years convention canceled because of the pandemic. The group says nominations for Officer of the year are based on “heroics, outstanding service, or distinguished ...

Created: February 25, 2021 09:08 PM The officers involved in a fatal shooting that followed a pursuit in Isanti County on Sunday have been identified. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the officers as: Grant Breems, a 27-year law enforcement veteran whos been with the Blaine Police Department for the past four years. Tim Evens, a 23-year law enforcement veteran whos been with the Blaine Police Department for the past 15 years. Jake Sorteberg, an eight-year ve...

Anoka Police K-9 continues recovery after bullet struck trachea K-9 Bravo, of the Anoka Police Department, was shot in the line of duty Sunday. (Anoka Police) (FOX 9) - Anoka Police K-9 Bravo is recovering Monday after a bullet hit his trachea in an incident near Braham, Minnesota. The dog was shot after a pursuit that ended in a deadly police shooting Sunday afternoon. Police released Bravo to help catch the suspects after their car was disabled and the suspects fled on foot. Anoka Police K...