Smoothie King is opening its new Burnsville location on Aug. 1 with $3.99 smoothies, giveaways, contests, a ribbon cutting, and family-friendly fun.

A large police response to reports of possible shots fired in Newport, Minnesota, ended after deputies found no evidence of a shooting or injuries during an extensive search.

A garbage truck caught fire Tuesday morning in Apple Valley, prompting firefighters to dump the burning load into the street to save the truck. No injuries were reported.

A Rosemount resident is charged with burglary after police say he entered a neighbor's apartment, took a shower, wore the victim's pajama pants, and resisted arrest.

A Lakeville resident faces felony DWI charges after police say he ran a red light while driving a U-Haul with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit.

A Cottage Grove man has been charged with two felony burglary counts after prosecutors say surveillance video, cellphone records, and GPS data linked him to an attempted break-in at Celt's Irish Pub in Rosemount.

An Andover resident is facing a felony charge in Washington County District Court following an investigation into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.

South St. Paul Police have identified two men who were cited after a stolen-vehicle pursuit ended in a crash near I-494 and Highway 52. One suspect remains at large.

The Minnesota State Patrol has identified a 28-year-old Hastings motorcyclist who died in a crash involving an SUV at the Highway 61 and Highway 95 interchange in Cottage Grove.

South Metro Fire Departments responded to two separate second-alarm house fires in Lakeville and Apple Valley and a fully engulfed vehicle fire in Burnsville on Friday night, July 24, 2026. The causes remain under investigation.

Darius Olson-Baker has been charged in Hennepin County District Court in connection with the two Brooklyn Park home invasion sexual assault investigations that prompted authorities to form a dedicated task force earlier this week.

The Weenie Wagon will give away 600 free lunches during Weenie Wagon Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mustard Seed Garden Center, with support from Deutz Brothers Meats. Residents are encouraged to attend and support local businesses.

MVTA will unveil its new Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase during a public open house on Aug. 4, featuring artwork from Lifeworks clients and celebrating local organizations throughout the south metro.

A Maplewood woman is facing felony charges of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer and first-degree assault after prosecutors allege she attacked a Maplewood police sergeant with a knife outside a CVS store on July 21st

A Brooklyn Park man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he engaged in nonconsensual sexual contact involving two people at a Walgreens store.

A St. Paul man is facing three felony charges after prosecutors allege he assaulted two Ramsey County deputies and attempted to remove a deputy's Taser during a confrontation inside the Ramsey County Human Services office.

An Eagan man is facing a felony burglary charge after prosecutors allege he broke a window at a West St. Paul building and stole a white Tenda Wi-Fi router from inside. According to the criminal complaint, officers later located the alleged stolen router near the suspect's belongings behind West St. Paul City Hall.

Farmington Police have arrested four people in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old bicyclist Sasha Balandin. The vehicle has been recovered.

Police are investigating an early morning armed home invasion after a woman reported an intruder entered her residence and held her at gunpoint before fleeing.

A Rosemount resident has been charged after Eagan Police recovered a stolen vehicle following a Flock Safety camera alert. Prosecutors say the defendant allegedly committed the offense while an identical stolen vehicle case was already pending.