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.

A man is facing felony charges after allegedly fleeing from Inver Grove Heights Police Department officers during a pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, according to a criminal complaint.

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.

A man who had been charged with arson just days earlier is now facing new arson and trespassing charges in Scott County after authorities say he intentionally set multiple fires near homes along Pueblo Boulevard.

A 57-year-old South St. Paul woman has been charged with felony false imprisonment after police allegedly found an adult woman zip-tied inside a residence with visible injuries, according to a Dakota County criminal complaint.

A Bloomington man has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after a dispute over an oven mitt allegedly turned physical and resulted in another person being struck in the head with a brick, according to a criminal complaint.

A Belle Plaine man employed as a school bus driver for New Prague Area Schools Transportation according to a criminal complaint, has been charged in Scott County with 10 felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material involving minors under the age of 14.

A 29-year-old man is in custody after a warrant was issued in connection with a criminal sexual conduct case that was originally charged in 2021, according to a Dakota County criminal complaint and court records.

A Maplewood man has been charged in Ramsey County District Court with malicious punishment of a child following allegations that he used unreasonable force or cruel discipline that resulted in bodily harm to a child.

A person was shot early Friday morning during an incident involving an attempted vehicle break-in in Inver Grove Heights, according to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department.

A woman is facing multiple felony charges in Washington County after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase a pickup truck in St. Paul Park, according to a criminal complaint.

The Burnsville Police Department has issued a community notification regarding the recent relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender to the city, in accordance with Minnesota law requiring public notification for individuals assessed as the highest risk of reoffending.

Residents and the general public near Crystal Lake may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles, boats, and first responders over the next two days, but officials say there is no cause for concern.

Two people were found dead inside a Prior Lake home Saturday morning after police responded to a welfare check, according to a press release from the Prior Lake Police Department.

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.

Dakota County is inviting the public to weigh in on a major reconstruction project along County Road 42 that officials say is part of a broader, long-term strategy to manage traffic, improve safety, and modernize one of the region’s busiest corridors.

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).

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.

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.

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.