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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A 31-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested late Friday night after allegedly crashing into multiple vehicles, leading police on a pursuit, and driving his pickup truck into the North Fork of the Zumbro River, where it became stuck.

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.

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.

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.

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Minnesota restaurant in Apple Valley on July 28, bringing its made-from-scratch chicken salad concept to the city's popular Cedar Avenue restaurant corridor, with grand-opening giveaways including free chicken salad for a year.

A Peterbilt dump truck overturned after its raised dump box struck a bridge on northbound Highway 52 near Highway 55 in Rosemount. The driver was hospitalized and the Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says it has made significant progress in three active investigations involving federal agents after reaching an agreement with federal authorities to share investigative information.

An Apple Valley man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities allege he attempted to grab a Savage police officer's handgun while fleeing from a traffic stop that led to the discovery of more than 228 grams of khat, according to a criminal complaint filed in Scott County.

A Minneapolis woman is facing a felony mail theft charge after prosecutors allege she stole an Amazon package from the front porch of a West St. Paul home.