An Illinois man faces two felony animal mistreatment charges after allegedly killing a cat named Frankie inside an Eagan apartment in November 2025.

A woman is facing gross misdemeanor DWI and child endangerment charges after authorities allege she drove on Highway 52 while impaired with a 7-month-old child sitting on her lap and no car seat in the vehicle.

A man has been charged with felony third-degree assault after authorities allege he struck an opposing player during a soccer tournament in Inver Grove Heights, leaving the player with a broken nose that required surgery.

Three people were found dead inside an Inver Grove Heights home early Sunday morning. Police say there is no known threat to the public as the BCA assists with the investigation.

An adult male was arrested following a crash in West Saint Paul that left another man with minor injuries, according to information provided by law enforcement.

Apple Valley honored Stephanie Ransdell and Artem Drachev for lifesaving actions, including performing CPR and helping a teen in crisis.

Six South Metro officers were among Minnesota’s DWI Enforcement All-Stars honored at a Twins game after making 348 DWI arrests in 2025.

Apple Valley will celebrate the $10.9 million transformation of Kelley Park on September 26, 2026, with food trucks, live music, a ribbon-cutting, and new park amenities.

Three people were found dead inside an Inver Grove Heights home early Sunday morning. Police say there is no known threat to the public as the BCA assists with the investigation.

An Eagan man faces two felony and two gross misdemeanor harassment charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor and using racial and anti-immigrant slurs.

The City of Hastings and Tradition Development Corp. will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed residential development that could bring nearly 400 new homes to the area.

A three-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 77 near Diffley Road in Eagan sent one driver to the hospital and caused significant morning traffic delays.

Two 18-year-olds are facing felony charges after prosecutors allege they fled from a Hastings police officer on E-Moto-style dirt bikes, ran stop signs and zig-zagged through city streets before repeatedly cutting through a church parking lot.

A man accused of ripping a key-fob reader from the entrance of a West St. Paul fitness center allegedly told police he damaged the equipment to “find city code violations” and show businesses “how corrupt they are,” according to a Dakota County criminal complaint.

A Burnsville man is charged with felony theft after police say he committed 97 thefts from a department store, causing more than $18,000 in losses.

Multiple high-risk search warrants were executed Wednesday morning in Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee as part of an investigation into a July shooting in Edina, according to the Edina Police Department.

The Mendota Heights Police Department honored a community member last week for his actions in helping an endangered missing person earlier this summer.

A Bloomington house cleaner faces two felony theft charges after prosecutors allege he stole property from clients’ homes and pawned nearly $26,000 worth of items across the south metro.

A 19-year-old Farmington man has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a girl who was 12 at the time of the alleged offenses.

Three people face felony theft charges after Burnsville police say four suspects stole $963 worth of fragrance products from Ulta Beauty and fled together.