Mid-March Blizzard Dumps Up to 17 Inches in Parts of South Metro, Causes Major Travel Disruptions Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

A powerful mid-March winter storm brought blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and widespread travel disruptions across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with some communities in the southern Twin Cities metro receiving nearly 17 inches of snow.

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Apple Valley Man Facing Charges in Two Identical Dakota County Credit Card Fraud Cases; Prosecutors Seek Higher Bail After New Allegations

A 26-year-old Apple Valley man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County after investigators say he stole wallets from gym lockers and used victims’ credit cards to make fraudulent purchases totaling thousands of dollars.

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One Arrested After Theft in Apple Valley Leads to Pursuit of a Minneapolis Stolen Vehicle from Dakota County Ending Near the Mall of America

The Eagan Police Department has confirmed to us that one person was arrested following another police pursuit of a stolen vehicle used in a theft from Dakota County into Bloomington on the evening of Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

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Minneapolis Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Delivery Car and Leading Apple Valley Police on Pursuit

A Minneapolis man with an extensive criminal history is facing new felony charges after authorities say he attempted to steal money from an Apple Valley pizza joint before taking a delivery driver’s vehicle and leading police on a dangerous pursuit.

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Minneapolis Woman Charged in Series of Alleged Burglaries and Financial Card Fraud Cases Across Dakota County

A 36-year-old Minneapolis woman is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County in connection with a series of burglaries and financial transaction card fraud cases spanning Burnsville, Eagan, and Edina.

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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Announces Spring 2026 Service Changes Effective March 16

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) will implement a series of service changes beginning Monday, March 16, 2026, introducing expanded service to major destinations, streamlined routes, and new on-demand transit options across Dakota and Scott counties.

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Federal Indictments Charge Family Mob Gang Members in Massive Fentanyl Trafficking Case in Twin Cities

Three indictments and two criminal complaints were unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota charging members and associates of the so-called “Family Mob” street gang with federal drug trafficking offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota.

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