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Vehicle Fire at Eagan Storage Facility Results in Second-Alarm Structure Fire Late Friday Night
A late-night fire response at a storage facility in Eagan escalated to a second-alarm incident Friday night after smoke was discovered coming from inside the building.
Wisconsin Truck Driver Charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation After I-35E Crash in Eagan Left Two Critically Injured
A Wisconsin man is now facing felony charges more than a year after a devastating multi-vehicle crash on I-35E in Eagan that left two people with life-threatening injuries.
Minnesota House Passes AI Child Exploitation Bill 132–1; Lone Opponent Says It ‘Misses the Mark’
The Minnesota House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at cracking down on the use of artificial intelligence to create explicit images of minors, as lawmakers move to address growing concerns over digital exploitation.
MnDOT Plans Major Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) Resurfacing, Bridge Repairs Across South Metro Corridor
A major road construction project is set to impact one of the Twin Cities metro’s busiest north-south corridors, as MnDOT prepares to begin work on Highway 77 beginning in July 2026 and is projected to be ongoing through November 2028.
Burnsville Man Linked to 25-Pound Marijuana Trafficking Allegations out of Oklahoma
A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive charge in Dakota County after authorities confirmed he is wanted in Oklahoma on serious drug trafficking allegations, with court records showing a multi-year case involving arrest, release, and a second arrest across state lines.
Full Weekend Closure of I-35W in Burnsville Area Scheduled May 1–4; Ongoing Construction Impacts Continue Through Fall
Motorists traveling through the south metro should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the Interstate 35W (I-35W) will be fully closed in both directions between Interstate 494 and the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split beginning Friday night.
GRAMMY-Winning Artist Meghan Trainor Invests in Women’s Elite Rugby Ahead of New Season
Meghan Trainor, a GRAMMY-winning global pop star, is expanding her reach beyond music and into professional sports, announcing a new investment in Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the premier professional women’s rugby league in the United States.
Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Milk Tanker Causes Rollover at Highway 3 Intersection in Castle Rock Township
Emergency crews responded late Thursday morning to a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck hauling milk that rolled over at a well-known intersection in rural Dakota County.
UPDATE: Five-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash on Highway 41 in Scott County Leaves One with Life-Threatening Injuries
Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Shakopee, prompting a major road closure and a large multi-agency response. The crash occurred at the intersection of Chestnut Boulevard (Highway 41) and Dem Con Road
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Stealing Vehicle from Dakota County Courthouse, Leading High-Speed Pursuit
A 19-year-old St. Paul man is now facing multiple felony charges following a chaotic sequence of events that began just after his reported release from custody and ended with a high-speed, multi-agency pursuit across Dakota County.
West St. Paul Man Charged After Allegedly Punching Work Truck, Causing Over $2K in Damage
A West St. Paul man is facing a felony charge after allegedly punching a work truck and causing over $2,000 in damage, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.
Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash Involving Semi on Highway 52 in Vermillion Township
A driver sustained serious injuries Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Vermillion Township.
Farmington Man Sentenced After Woman Jumped From Moving Vehicle in Eagan; Felony Threats Charge Dismissed Under Plea Deal
A Farmington man is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after prosecutors allege he threatened a woman with a knife while driving, prompting her to jump from a moving vehicle to escape.
Federal Agents Execute Search Warrants at Childcare Centers Across Twin Cities, Including Burnsville and Shakopee Locations
Federal agents executed search warrants at multiple childcare and daycare facilities across the Twin Cities early Tuesday morning as part of a large-scale fraud investigation involving alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded programs.
Eagan Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Firearm Conviction; Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to five years in prison after a Dakota County jury found him guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as a prohibited person following a 2024 traffic stop in Eagan.
Man Charged with Felony Threats After Alleged Violent Messages in Farmington
A 19-year-old man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges in Dakota County after allegedly sending a series of violent and threatening messages to a former girlfriend.
Inver Grove Heights to Consider Flying 1983 Minnesota State Flag Under New Policy
The Inver Grove Heights City Council is set to consider a resolution that would establish a formal policy for displaying the Minnesota state flag on city property, including designating the historical 1983 version of the flag for use.
Minneapolis Man Charged with Felony Ammunition Violation Following Arrest on Active Warrant in Eagan
A Minneapolis man is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after authorities say he was found in possession of ammunition despite a prior conviction for a violent offense.
St. Paul Man Charged with First- and Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
A Saint Paul man is facing multiple felony charges in Ramsey County following allegations of sexual assault earlier this week.
Two Charged After Dozens of Firearms Stolen from Apple Valley Storage Unit
Two people are now facing felony charges in connection with the theft of dozens of firearms from a storage unit in Apple Valley earlier this month.
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