Apple Valley firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire Friday afternoon after heavy black smoke and flames were reported coming from the roof of the Hayes Community Center.

Two men face felony fleeing charges in separate Dakota County cases involving an alleged Eagan traffic stop and a motorcycle reportedly traveling 115 mph in Mendota Heights.

Three women face felony theft charges in Dakota County after alleged retail thefts in Eagan and Lakeville involving more than $6,500 in merchandise.

A 21-year-old Inver Grove Heights woman faces felony burglary charges after allegedly entering an Apple Valley garage and possessing property stolen from nearby vehicles.

A 1,200-drone light show will illuminate the Burnsville sky Friday night in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and fallen first responders.

A Burnsville man and registered predatory offender faces two felony criminal sexual conduct charges involving a 7-year-old child.

A Hastings woman has been charged with a felony after prosecutors alleged she wrongfully received more than $35,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over a period spanning more than three years.

A Dodge Center man faces felony burglary charges after DNA and cellphone evidence allegedly linked him to a 2025 break-in at the Rosemount Water Treatment Plant.

A Savage man faces attempted murder and assault charges after a September 2nd shooting on Utica Avenue left another man critically injured and prompted a large police and SWAT response.

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle Monday afternoon on Blackhawk Road in Eagan. Police closed the road while investigating.

Lakeville police are investigating after a man who was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound Sunday evening later died at a hospital.

A train derailed near Highway 13 and Dakota Avenue in Savage, Minnesota, Sunday evening. Empty grain cars were involved, with no injuries or environmental hazards reported.

A 79-year-old man has been charged with felony second-degree assault after prosecutors allege he repeatedly rammed another vehicle in a Waconia parking lot and then drove toward a man standing outside the vehicle.

Inver Grove Heights police are investigating after a vehicle’s rear window was reportedly shot out at a Holiday gas station on Cahill Avenue.

One man was seriously injured and another was taken into custody after a shooting near 143rd Street and Utica Avenue in Savage on September 2nd, 2026.

A KinderCare bus rolled onto its side after colliding with a District 196 school bus Wednesday morning at 140th Street and Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley. Minor injuries were reported.

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

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.

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.