Local News
Delivering the most recent news for the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.
Do you have a tip for a breaking news story, an update for an already-posted story, or an upcoming event you think we should cover? Let us know!
You can submit a Tip by filling out our Tip Form or by sending us an email: tips@limitless-news.com.
Archive
- December 2025 6
- November 2025 58
- October 2025 53
- September 2025 55
- August 2025 37
- July 2025 43
- June 2025 35
- May 2025 43
- April 2025 32
- March 2025 34
- February 2025 25
- January 2025 35
- December 2024 25
- November 2024 36
- October 2024 25
- September 2024 35
- August 2024 25
- July 2024 32
- June 2024 33
- May 2024 35
- April 2024 21
- March 2024 29
- February 2024 25
- January 2024 26
- December 2023 18
- November 2023 21
- October 2023 10
- September 2023 11
- August 2023 14
- July 2023 16
- June 2023 20
- May 2023 10
- April 2023 10
- March 2023 6
- February 2023 6
- January 2023 9
- December 2022 7
- November 2022 19
- October 2022 5
- September 2022 2
- August 2022 10
- July 2022 1
- June 2022 12
- May 2022 10
- April 2022 6
- March 2022 4
- February 2022 2
- January 2022 4
Know Before You Park: Winter Parking Rules Across Dakota County
Winter parking rules for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Hastings, and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Know overnight bans, snow-emergency restrictions, and towing rules across Dakota County.
Eagan Man is Facing Child Abuse Charges After a Young Child Was Found Alone After Fleeing Home
An Eagan father already awaiting sentencing in a domestic-related threats case is once again facing criminal charges, this time accused of violently punishing his son, prompting one of his younger children to flee the home and be found wandering alone roughly a mile away.
Lakeville Woman Charged with Felony Theft for Alleged Misuse of Booster Club Funds
A 46-year-old Lakeville woman has been charged with two felony counts of theft by temporary control after investigators say she misused tens of thousands of dollars in funds from two local gymnastics booster clubs she managed for several years.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced in Dakota County Burglary; Second Inver Grove Heights Case Dismissed
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to state prison for a 2023 Apple Valley burglary, while a separate Inver Grove Heights burglary case against him was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Minneapolis Man Found Guilty in Dakota County Identity Theft Case
A Minneapolis man has been convicted in Dakota County District Court for his role in an identity theft scheme that defrauded victims and a White Bear Lake car dealership out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Prosecutors Detail Years of Robberies, Burglaries, Fraud, and Abuse by Corey Cornell Hayes
Over the past several years, Corey Hayes has been tied to a series of armed robberies, burglaries, fraud schemes, and now domestic violence and stalking allegations that paint a portrait of escalating criminal conduct stretching nearly a decade.
Minneapolis Man Charged Again in Eagan Outlet Mall Theft - Prosecutors Cite Repeat Offender Status
A Minneapolis man already facing serious organized retail theft charges in Dakota County is now accused of committing another felony-level burglary after allegedly shoplifting from the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan, a store he had been legally barred from entering due to a prior trespass notice.
Dakota County Attorney’s Office Announces Criminal Charges Won’t Be Filed in Pam Bakken Case
City of South St. Paul City releases an official statement, and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office announces they won’t be filing charges against Council Member Pamela Bakken.
Man Charged in Dakota County with Major Drug Sales Across Two Counties, Facing Mandatory Prison Time
A 20-year-old man is facing serious felony drug charges after authorities say he sold large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl to an undercover officer during multiple controlled purchases in February across Hennepin and Dakota counties.
Dakota County Attorney Announced They Won’t Be Filing Criminal Charges in Pam Bakken Case
A formal petition to begin the recall process against South St. Paul City Council Member Pamela Bakken was filed Friday morning at City Hall, marking the latest development in a months-long controversy surrounding the council member.
Burnsville Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse Crimes Involving Minor
Eslin Agustin Bautista Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Burnsville, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor.
Serial Jewelry Thief Sentenced to Prison Following Multi-State Crime Spree Targeting Kohl’s Stores
A Rosemount man with a prolific history of high-value jewelry thefts across multiple states has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison following a string of calculated retail thefts targeting Kohl’s department stores.
Inver Grove Heights Man Charged with First-Degree Drug Crimes Following Police Investigation
Authorities have charged an Inver Grove Heights man with multiple felony drug offenses after a search warrant executed by police uncovered a significant quantity of controlled substances, including methamphetamine and amphetamine pills.
Crash in Burnsville Leaves One Car Overturned, Second Vehicle Flees Scene
A crash at the Cliff Road and West River Hills Drive intersection resulted in one car overturning, while a second vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
Wanted Individual Apprehended in Woodbury, No Danger to the Community
Officials with the Woodbury Police Department confirmed that law enforcement officers in Woodbury, Minnesota, have successfully apprehended a wanted individual Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025.
Eagan Massage Therapist Faces Additional Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge
A massage therapist in Eagan is facing another charge of criminal sexual conduct after a new victim came forward, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced this morning.
Dakota County Authorities Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Iowa Murder
A first-degree murder suspect from Iowa, Nashawn Kobina Joseph Green, was arrested in Dakota County, Minnesota, according to court documents and law enforcement reports.
Body Discovered at Paha Sapa Park in Burnsville; No Foul Play Suspected
Last week, Burnsville Police responded to Paha Sapa Park, located at 15016 Chicago Avenue in Burnsville, following the discovery of a body in the park.
No Survivors in Brooklyn Park Plane Crash; NTSB Investigating
A small plane crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon, killing all those onboard. Officials confirmed that no one inside the house or on the ground was injured.
Florida Man Sentenced in Minnesota for Exploitation of Minor
Jason Thomas Turner, a 46-year-old man from West Delray Beach, Florida, has been sentenced in Dakota County, Minnesota, after pleading guilty to charges of electronic solicitation and exploitation of a minor.
Categories
- Minnesota 1018
- Crime 525
- Crash 251
- Dakota County 104
- Fire 102
- Burnsville 63
- Eagan 52
- Apple Valley 48
- Weather 40
- Lakeville 25
- Events 24
- Hastings 19
- Scott County 18
- Across the State 17
- Community News 16
- Farmington 16
- Rosemount 15
- Inver Grove Heights 12
- Minneapolis 12
- South St Paul 12
- West St Paul 10
- Savage 9
- Washington County 8
- Hennepin County 7
- Bloomington 6
- Mendota Heights 6
- Shakopee 5
- St Paul 5
- Breaking News 4
- Iowa 4
- Missouri 4
- Ravenna Township 4
- Wisconsin 4
- Brooklyn Park 3
- Randolph Township 3
- Rice County 3
- Aviation 2
- Castle Rock Township 2
- Cottage Grove 2
- Denmark Township 2
- Empire Township 2
- Illinois 2
- Maple Grove 2
- New Market Township 2
- Oklahoma 2
- Red Wing 2
- Richfield 2
- Water rescue 2
- Anoka County 1
- Bagley 1