Emergency crews searched the Mississippi River near Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota, after a man reportedly went underwater while attempting to swim across on Saturday evening, August 1, 2026.

Dakota County Parks is kicking off August with a full calendar of outdoor programs, fitness classes, family activities, and nature experiences designed to help residents make the most of the final weeks of summer.

A Hastings man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege he fled from a Hastings police officer during an attempted traffic stop before running into a residence, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Dakota County man is facing felony theft charges after authorities say surveillance cameras captured him and another man stealing more than $3,000 worth of equipment from a construction worksite in Randolph Township.

A 18-year-old is facing felony charges in Ramsey County after prosecutors allege he fled from a Minnesota State Patrol trooper on a motorcycle that was initially clocked traveling 141 mph in a 60 mph zone before later admitting he had been driving recklessly.

An 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges in Ramsey County after authorities allege he arranged for Glock machine gun conversion devices to be shipped to a Roseville residence, posted firearms equipped with the devices on social media, and investigators later recovered five trigger activators during a search warrant.

A St. Paul man is facing a felony charge after Ramsey County prosecutors allege Instagram posts led investigators to a handgun equipped with a machine gun conversion device capable of firing multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger.

A Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege they uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation that resulted in the seizure of hundreds of grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine, cocaine, two loaded handguns, and thousands of dollars in cash.

A Richfield man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors allege he intentionally struck his ex-girlfriend with a vehicle, leaving her with serious injuries that are expected to require multiple surgeries.

A South St. Paul man has been charged in Dakota County with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving allegations dating back to 2018, according to a criminal complaint.

A man was killed and another was injured in an overnight shooting in downtown St. Paul, according to the Saint Paul Police Department.

The St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man believed to be responsible for damaging 24 trees at Lower Landing Park earlier this month.

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 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 New Hope man has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct after prosecutors allege he used coercion to sexually assault a victim in New Hope.

A man is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allegedly discovered nearly 96 grams of suspected fentanyl during the execution of search warrants at a South St. Paul hotel room, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

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.

City officials announced that they are responding to a cybersecurity incident involving technology used to support portions of the city's water utility system.