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No Threat Found After Suspicious Person Report Prompts Lockdowns Near Hamilton Ridge Elementary in Savage
Just after 4 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Savage Police reported that they had been investigating a report of a suspicious person near Hamilton Ridge Elementary School.
Former Daycare Worker Arrested in Savage Infant Death After Multi-Agency Investigation
Savage officials released disturbing new details Tuesday in the investigation into the death of 11-month-old Harvey Muklebust, announcing that a former daycare employee has been arrested and is accused of intentionally harming multiple children while working at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare.
Arrest Made in Rocking Horse Ranch Infant Death Investigation
The Savage Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the death of Harvey Muklebust, an infant who died while in care at Rocking Horse Ranch in September 2025.
South Metro Transit Sees Strong Momentum as MVTA Ridership Climbs in 2025
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) reported significant ridership growth in 2025, underscoring a continued rebound in transit use across the south metropolitan Twin Cities and positioning the agency as a regional leader in transit recovery and expansion.
Savage Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Driving at a Savage Police Officer Before a Multi-City Police Pursuit
A routine winter parking enforcement check late last month escalated into a dangerous, multi-city police pursuit after a Savage man allegedly attempted to strike an officer with his vehicle, fled from police, and rammed a squad car before being taken into custody.
Minnesota’s Hands-Free Driving Law: Why It Exists and What the Data Shows
Distracted driving remains a significant safety concern on Minnesota roads, contributing to thousands of crashes each year. Learn more about Minnesota’s Hands-Free Driving Law.
2025 Year in Review: How the Community Helped Build Limitless Media News
Limitless Media News was built on a simple idea: local news works best when it’s powered by the community it serves, and this year proved just how powerful that idea can be.
Man is Facing Charges for Wildfire Arson After Grass Fire Outside Mystic Lake Casino
A 34-year-old man is facing felony arson charges after Prior Lake police allege he intentionally ignited a grass fire near Mystic Lake Casino on Thursday night, December 4, 2025
Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Prior Lake Mosque; State and Federal Investigators Called In
An early morning fire caused significant damage to the Baitul Hikmah Academy/Masjid Al-Mahmood Foundation mosque in Prior Lake on Monday, prompting a large multi-agency response and a state and federal investigation.
Fargo Man Facing Charges After High-Speed Pursuit From Mystic Lake; Preliminary BAC .275, Police Say
A Fargo man with a prior felony DWI conviction and an active out-of-state warrant is facing multiple new charges after allegedly fleeing police in a high-speed pursuit from Mystic Lake Casino and registering a preliminary blood alcohol content of .275.
What Minnesota’s Move Over Law Means for Drivers and Why It Exists
Minnesota’s Move Over Law: When you see flashing or hazard lights on the shoulder in Minnesota, the law is clear: move over or slow down.
One Injured After Vehicle Crashes Off Highway 169 and Lands on Railroad Tracks in Shakopee
A 22-year-old Shakopee woman was injured late Sunday morning after her vehicle left the roadway along Highway 169, went through the center median, and crashed over a retaining wall onto nearby railroad tracks.
Smart Salting: How Minnesotans Can Protect Local Lakes and Rivers While Keeping Winter Walkways Safe
With winter season upon us and additional snow on the way, we wanted to talk about how residents can clear and salt their driveways and sidewalks more effectively with help and tips from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Saint Paul Man Facing Felony Fleeing Charges Following Pursuit; Suspect Has Multiple Drug-Related Active Warrants
A 56-year-old St. Paul man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly fleeing from a Mendota Heights police officer during a late-night traffic stop on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Minneapolis Man is Facing Charges For Attempted First-Degree Murder After Early-Morning Shooting; Pursuit and Arrest Spanned Multiple Cities
A Minneapolis man has been charged with Attempted First-Degree Premeditated Murder and Assault in the First Degree - Great Bodily Harm following a shooting in Shakopee that left a 40-year-old man critically wounded early Saturday morning.
UPDATED: Shakopee Shooting Suspect Arrested After Multi-Agency Pursuit and Crash in Mendota Heights
A multi-agency police response led to the arrest of three individuals late Saturday night after a vehicle pursuit crossed the Mendota Bridge and ended in a crash near Highway 13 and Lilydale Road.
Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled ByHeart Infant Formula
Health officials in Minnesota and across the country are warning parents to check their infant formula after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state health departments identified a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
Garage Fire Contained at Shakopee Home Sunday Night; No Injuries Reported
At approximately 10:12 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Shakopee Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 1900 block of Aloha Avenue.
Burnsville Man Accused of Scamming 13 Homeowners Through Tree Service Scheme Across the South Metro
A Burnsville man faces serious felony charges after investigators say he defrauded more than a dozen homeowners across the south metro by taking thousands of dollars in deposits for tree services he never completed.
Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project” Aim to Transform Safety and Mobility Across Burnsville and Savage
The Highway 13 River, Rail, and Roads Initiative Project in Scott and Dakota counties and the Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project in Dakota County aim to enhance safety, improve travel efficiency, and support long-term economic growth across the region by modernizing the heavily traveled Highway 13 corridor between Quentin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue.
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