A Southfield, Michigan, man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing a computer from Burnsville's Best Buy. Court documents allege he was linked to 54 thefts nationwide, while Indiana court records show two additional pending felony theft cases.

A man previously convicted in Dakota County for stealing more than $7,000 in trading cards now faces a new felony theft charge after prosecutors say he stole nearly $750 in computer hard drives from an Eagan retailer while on probation.

Two people face felony burglary charges after Eagan police say they admitted to stealing packages from an apartment building. Court records also cite extensive criminal histories for both defendants.

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

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is continuing reconstruction work on Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue), with several road and ramp closures affecting drivers in and around Apple Valley through August.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Eagan Police Department is continuing to search for the vehicle involved in a road rage incident that occurred on July 11 and is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver.

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.

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.

A Savage man is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,900 worth of tools from Menards stores in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul during a metro-wide theft spree.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly displaying a handgun during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E in Eagan. Minnesota State Patrol investigators later recovered a Walther 9mm pistol during the investigation.

An Eagan man is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing headphones from an Apple Valley Target and threatening a loss prevention employee with a baton.

The Farmington Police Department is asking for the public's help as investigators continue working to identify the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a juvenile earlier this month.

Family identifies 13-year-old Sasha Balandin killed in a Farmington hit-and-run. Police seek a black 2008-2011 Ford Focus as the investigation continues.

A young rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision with a vehicle at 65th Street and Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights. Police are urging scooter and e-bike safety following the crash.

A wanted suspect was arrested after an hours-long search in Lakeville that prompted a shelter-in-place. Dakota County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.