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MVTA Adjusts Summer Transit Plans After Public Input From South Metro Riders
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will implement a wide-ranging series of summer service changes beginning June 1, including the suspension of several express routes, reduced Friday commuter service, and the addition of new replacement route patterns following months of public feedback.
MVTA Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed Shakopee Express Route Changes
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to several express bus routes serving Shakopee, Prior Lake, and surrounding communities that could take effect later this summer.
Helicopter Mosquito Control Treatments Resume Friday Across Twin Cities Metro After Weather Delay
Helicopter mosquito control treatments are set to resume across the Twin Cities metro on Friday, as officials work to control early-season mosquito populations following a brief weather-related delay.
Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization Completed, MVTA Marks Milestone with Ribbon Cutting
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) officially unveiled its newly modernized Burnsville Bus Garage this week, celebrating the completion of a major multi-year project aimed at improving transit operations, workforce development, and long-term service capacity across the south metro.
Shakopee Man Charged After Reported Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Uber, Store Incident
A 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an Uber driver reported that a passenger was engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior during a ride and later at a Shakopee convenience store, according to a criminal complaint filed in Scott County.
Minnesota Officials, Family of Crash Victim Launch Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are teaming up with traffic safety officials and a grieving family to launch a statewide distracted driving enforcement campaign this April, aiming to prevent tragedies on the road.
Shakopee man charged after alleged gate ramming, crash, and fleeing police
A Shakopee man is facing multiple charges in Scott County District Court after he allegedly rammed a residential gate, crashed into another vehicle, and fled from police early Friday morning, according to a criminal complaint.
Woman accused of slipping out of handcuffs, kicking officer during arrest, complaint says
A 24-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly slipping out of handcuffs and kicking a police officer during an incident at a Shakopee hotel, according to a criminal complaint filed in Scott County.
Man Charged After Alleged Pursuit, Squad Cars damaged in Belle Plaine on Wednesday
A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing from police, driving at high speeds through residential areas, and striking squad vehicles during an attempted stop in Belle Plaine on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Center Woman Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Deputies in Vehicle Pursuit from Credit River to Lakeville
A woman from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a Scott County deputy during a traffic stop attempt on Wednesday afternoon, leading deputies across county lines before the vehicle was ultimately stopped in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Man Accused of Bringing Meth to Mystic Lake Casino Charged with First-Degree Drug Sale
A man accused of bringing methamphetamine to a hotel room at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is now facing two first-degree felony drug charges, according to a criminal complaint filed in Scott County District Court.
Two charged after Prior Lake crash involving stolen Eagan vehicle; guns recovered, complaint says
Two young men are facing charges after a crash involving a stolen vehicle led police to recover firearms and drugs in Prior Lake, according to criminal complaints filed in Scott County.
Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project” Aim to Transform Safety and Mobility Across Burnsville and Savage - UPDATE
Burnsville City Council Approves Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue Interchange Improvements tied to Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project”.
New Transit Shelter and Expanded Bus Service Improve Access to Minnesota Zoo
Residents and visitors traveling to the Minnesota Zoo will soon have improved public transit access following the unveiling of a new animal-themed bus shelter and expanded service from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA).
MVTA Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed Summer 2026 Transit Changes Across South Metro
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is inviting riders, residents, and community stakeholders to provide feedback on a series of proposed service changes scheduled to take effect June 1, 2026.
Semi-Truck Crashes Into Ditch Near County Road 101 and Hwy 13 in Savage
The MN State Patrols says they are investigating a semi-truck crash that left two people with non-life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon in Savage on Hwy 13 and County Road 101.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Announces Spring 2026 Service Changes Effective March 16
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) will implement a series of service changes beginning Monday, March 16, 2026, introducing expanded service to major destinations, streamlined routes, and new on-demand transit options across Dakota and Scott counties.
Minnesota Man Indicted in Alleged $350 Million Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
A Minnesota man has been indicted in federal court on allegations that he filed and conspired to file false tax returns seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.
A New Way to Access the News: Audio Versions of Our Stories Now Available
We’ve launched a new “podcast” that is designed as a convenient audio extension of our news coverage, giving readers and listeners another way to access our reporting when reading an article isn’t practical.
MVTA Board Elects Jay Whiting as Chair, Honors Outgoing Chair Dan Kealey
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board of Commissioners selected new leadership during its January 28, 2026, meeting, marking a transition that highlights both continuity and momentum for the south metro transit agency.
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