Eagan resident Rolando O. Miranda Martinez has been sentenced after pleading guilty in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 40-year-old Leslie Ann Youngberg in March 2026 near Cliff Road and Nichols Road.

A Minneapolis man has been charged with felony second-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a Rosemount resident in the chest during a confrontation inside a home on May 22, 2026. Court documents detail the alleged attack, witness statements, and the suspect's extensive criminal history.

A large oak tree crashed through the roof of an Apple Valley home during severe overnight storms on June 10, 2026. Fire crews responded to the scene on Glenhaven Avenue after powerful winds moved through Dakota County.

A shelter-in-place order in Farmington, Minnesota, was lifted Tuesday night after police responded to a domestic assault incident near 188th Street West and English Avenue. One person was taken into custody and is expected to face misdemeanor domestic assault charges.

A suspect was arrested Tuesday morning in Burnsville on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct involving a weapon. Police secured the weapon and spent several hours processing a scene near Xerxes Avenue South and 135th Street West.

An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to jail and probation after prosecutors say he chased two teenagers, rammed their vehicle, and pointed a stolen handgun at them following a marijuana transaction in Dakota County.

A reported bomb threat prompted a large police response in Burnsville Friday evening, temporarily closing U.S. Bank and nearby businesses along County Road 42. Authorities searched the area, found no suspicious devices, and continue to investigate.

A used oil spill on eastbound Interstate 494 near Highway 52 forced lane reductions and ramp closures Thursday evening. MnDOT crews worked to clean the roadway, with the roadway expected to reopen later tonight.

A family was displaced Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2026, after a residential structure fire caused significant damage to a home in the 9900 block of Upper 205th Street West.

The City of Rosemount is launching a free Infant Formula Water Program beginning July 1, 2026, providing eligible households with infants a complimentary water filter pitcher and a one-year supply of replacement filters.

Farmington resident Mehdi Badaoui has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing his wife during a violent domestic assault in April 2025.

A South St. Paul man is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after prosecutors alleged he used electronic communications to distribute sexually explicit material to someone he believed to be a child.

The Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning residents after 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses were reported between May 29 and June 2. Officials believe fentanyl may be present in the local drug supply and are urging residents to carry Narcan and recognize overdose warning signs.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on June 17, 2026, celebrating the reopening of the upgraded 157th Street Station in Apple Valley. The station features new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, bike lockers, safety enhancements, real-time signage, and expanded transit service, including Routes 420 and 477.

Emergency responders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, federal agencies and Xcel Energy will participate in a simulated nuclear incident exercise near the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant on June 2. Residents are advised not to be alarmed by increased emergency activity.

A Shakopee man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting outside the Expo Center at Canterbury Park that left a 26-year-old Shakopee resident dead after a morning prayer service.

A 43-year-old man was taken into custody Friday morning after allegedly firing a gun outside a West St. Paul convenience store, prompting a large police response and search of the area.

A black bear was spotted near Highway 13 and Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, prompting multiple sightings from residents. The Minnesota DNR says the bear is likely a young male traveling through the south metro as part of seasonal dispersal and breeding activity. Learn why bears are appearing in Twin Cities communities and what to do if you encounter one.

Three men have been charged in connection with a May 4 shooting outside Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul following a Metro State University graduation ceremony. One suspect was arrested Thursday morning in Lakeville during a SWAT-assisted operation.

A shooting reported Wednesday morning near the Expo Center at Canterbury Park is now being investigated as a homicide, according to an updated release from the Shakopee Police Department.