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CoreLogic’s map for North Minneapolis shows an enormous swath of red from Golden Valley Road to the south, spanning the length of seven neighborhoods: Near North, Willard-Hay, Jordan, Hawthorne, Folwell, McKinley, and Camden.

The average American is now spending $2,014 a year on car insurance, according to Bankrate. What's behind this increase?

Minnesota is one of the worst states for catalytic converter thefts in the United States. The Minnesota House is trying to change that by cracking down on thefts.

On Tuesday, the two automakers announced a new free, anti-theft software upgrade that will require drivers to have a key to start a car.

U.S. Justice Department says national ring yielded more than half a billion dollars for thieves.

The Insurance Federation of Minnesota says to make a stolen auto claim, you have to carry comprehensive insurance.

Make an emergency plan, keep your insurance updated and keep track of what you own.

As severe weather strikes, the Insurance Federation of Minnesota is offering advice to homeowners dealing with damage.

The Twin Cities metro area is the riskiest place in the country for such thefts, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

The raids follow insurance company complaints about staged accidents and fraudulent billing. "This has been like 10 years in the making," Insurance Federation of Minnesota official says.