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Eagan Community Foundation Awards Record $157,025 in Scholarships to 124 Local Students
The Eagan Community Foundation recently celebrated a record-breaking year for its scholarship program, awarding 124 scholarships totaling $157,025 to local students during its annual Scholarship Dessert Social and Awards Celebration.
Robert Lee Baker Case Concludes with Guilty Plea, 17.5-Year Sentence After Supreme Court Ordered New Trial
The criminal case against Robert Lee Baker III has reached a new conclusion nearly two years after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his original conviction and ordered a new trial, ruling that a jury should have been allowed to consider self-defense and defense of others.
Conviction Review Unit Finds No Basis to Overturn 2004 Dakota County Murder Conviction of Philip Vance
A four-year independent review into the 2004 murder conviction of Philip Randall Vance has concluded with no recommendation to overturn the verdict, according to a newly released report from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Conviction Review Unit.
Edina Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Commercial Burglary
The Edina Police Department is asking for the public’s help as it investigates a burglary at a closed business late last month.
Maple Grove Police Execute High-Risk Warrant in Inver Grove Heights; Court Records Detail November Benihana Shooting
A suspect wanted in connection with a November shooting at the Maple Grove Benihana was taken into custody on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during a high-risk warrant operation in Inver Grove Heights involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Structure Fire Damages Home in Burnsville’s Sunny Acres Community; No Injuries Reported
Emergency crews responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 400 block of Connelly Lane within the Sunny Acres Manufactured Home Community.
Fargo Man Facing Charges After High-Speed Pursuit From Mystic Lake; Preliminary BAC .275, Police Say
A Fargo man with a prior felony DWI conviction and an active out-of-state warrant is facing multiple new charges after allegedly fleeing police in a high-speed pursuit from Mystic Lake Casino and registering a preliminary blood alcohol content of .275.
Lakeville Mayor Affirms Support for Religious Freedom Following Approval of City’s First Mosque
Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier is urging unity, civility, and respect after the Lakeville City Council approved plans for the city’s first mosque.
Third-Alarm Fire Erupts at Burnsville’s Willoway Apartments; Two Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation
A fast-moving early-morning fire tore through a third-floor apartment at the Willoway Apartments complex, prompting a multi-agency response and sending two people to the hospital.
Rosemount Police Chief Resigns Following Internal Feedback; Deputy Chief Named Interim Leader
The City of Rosemount has announced a leadership shake-up within its police department following the resignation of Police Chief Mikael Dahlstrom.
Dog Sledding Team Safe After Frightening Trailer Crash While Traveling to an Event in Excelsior
A local dog-sledding team is reportedly shaken but safe after their transport trailer split in half while they were en route to a holiday event in Excelsior on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with nine of their dogs.
One Injured After Vehicle Crashes Off Highway 169 and Lands on Railroad Tracks in Shakopee
A 22-year-old Shakopee woman was injured late Sunday morning after her vehicle left the roadway along Highway 169, went through the center median, and crashed over a retaining wall onto nearby railroad tracks.
Driver Ejected After High-Speed Fleeing Incident on I-94 Early Saturday; Crash Now Under Investigation
A man was hospitalized early Saturday morning after fleeing from a Minnesota State Trooper at high speed and crashing along a major interstate interchange, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Lakeville Police Issue Shelter-in-Place During Incident Involving Man in Possible Crisis
A brief shelter-in-place alert was issued Friday evening, November 28, 2025, during an incident in which Lakeville Police officers responded to a report of an adult male in a possible crisis.
Two with Minor Injuries Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings on Thanksgiving Day
Minnesota State Patrol reports two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a Cadillac and a Jeep collided at a busy Hastings intersection.
Smart Salting: How Minnesotans Can Protect Local Lakes and Rivers While Keeping Winter Walkways Safe
With winter season upon us and additional snow on the way, we wanted to talk about how residents can clear and salt their driveways and sidewalks more effectively with help and tips from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Inver Grove Heights Police Report Shelter-in-Place Issued Last Night Tied to Armed Disturbance
A shelter-in-place alert was issued Thursday night for residents in the area near Upper 55th Street East and Babcock Trail out of an abundance of caution after a tense situation involving an armed individual.
International Evening of Eagan Sets Fundraising Record, Raises More Than $50,000 for Local Students and Nonprofits
The Eagan Community Foundation is celebrating a major milestone after announcing that its annual International Evening of Eagan fundraiser brought in a record-setting $52,000 this year, the highest total in the event’s decades-long history.
Burnsville Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Threats, Firearms Seizure, and Drug Discovery in Ongoing Dakota County Cases
A Burnsville man accused of participating in a high-level fentanyl and cocaine distribution network spanning multiple counties has been arrested more than six years after prosecutors filed a sweeping set of first-degree felony drug charges.
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.
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