Burnsville Man Charged in Two Separate Sexual Assault Cases Involving Minors; Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Possible Additional Victims

The Burnsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an expanding investigation into Teodros Raymond Pluntz, 19, who has been criminally charged in two separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors, coercion, and the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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The Open Door Braces for SNAP Pause Impact, Expands Emergency Food Support Across Dakota County

With more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including over 10,000 Dakota County residents, at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, The Open Door is preparing for what could be one of the most challenging months in its history.

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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Lake Elmo Woman Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash on I-494 in South St. Paul

Authorities are investigating two separate incidents that occurred Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, along westbound I-494 near 5th Avenue South in South St. Paul, prompting a temporary closure of the highway and delays in the area.

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