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UPDATE: Mendota Heights Burglary Leads to Multi-County Pursuit and Arrest; Suspect Charged with Three Felonies
A burglary in Mendota Heights led to a dramatic multi-county pursuit and the filing of felony charges against a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history.
Multi-County Police Pursuit Ends in Minneapolis Arrest After Mendota Heights Burglary
A burglary in Mendota Heights early Monday morning, September 29, 2025, triggered a multi-county police pursuit that spanned several cities in the Twin Cities metro area before concluding in Minneapolis with the arrest of a suspect.
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across All Seven Twin Cities Metro Counties
Officials are sounding the alarm as mosquitoes across all seven Twin Cities metro counties have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to a recent update from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD).
Dakota County Communities Gear Up for 4th of July Celebrations
Communities across Dakota County are preparing for a weekend full of red, white, and blue as 4th of July celebrations kick off with family-friendly events, parades, and fireworks.
Helicopter Mosquito Treatments Begin Today Across Dakota County
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) announced they are launching their 2025 larval mosquito control efforts by air starting today, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
UPDATE: Suspected DWI Driver Arrested After Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35E in Mendota Heights
A serious multi-vehicle crash has shut down all southbound lanes of I-35E near Maria Avenue (just south of Highway 13) in Mendota Heights Saturday morning, prompting a significant emergency response and major traffic disruptions in the area.
Siblings Charged in Dakota County Copper Wire Theft Case
Authorities in Dakota County have filed charges against two siblings for allegedly stealing copper wire and damaging energy transmission equipment.
Large Tree Falls on Building in Burnsville, Strong to Severe Storms Hit Twin Cities
Strong wind gusts earlier this afternoon caused a large tree to fall on an apartment building in Burnsville, Minnesota, and strong to severe storms worked into the Twin Cities this evening.
A Portion of Highway 13 Closed Due to Slope Failure in Mendota Heights
A portion of Highway 13 was closed overnight due to Slope Failure in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The span of road could be closed until the beginning of August.
Two-Vehicle Crash at Dodd Road and I-494 Ramp Sends Two to Local Hospital for Minor Injuries
A two-vehicle crash at Dodd Road and the westbound I-494 ramp sent two to the local hospital for minor injuries Sunday afternoon.
April 15th - April 21st Weekly Social Media Recap
April 15th - April 21st Weekly Social Media Recap: A recap of all the stories we have posted over the past week across our social media platforms!
UPDATED: Serious Crash With Rollover on Highway 13 in Mendota Heights
Emergency personnel responded to a serious crash with a rollover on Highway 13 at Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, this afternoon.
UPDATED: Impaired Driver Arrested After Erratic Driving on Highway 62 Incident
Minnesota State Patrol arrests suspected impaired driver after several reports of erratic driving on Highway 62 Wednesday evening.
Grass Fire Ignites Along I-35E and Highway 62; High Fire Danger Continues For Twin Cities Metro
A grass fire ignited along I-35E and Highway 62 in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as high fire danger remains in place across the Twin Cities Metro.
Suspect wanted on burglary charges in Texas caught in Minnesota
Suspect wanted on burglary charges in Texas caught in Minnesota.
Radio Silence - Dakota County Scanner Encryption
Radio Silence: The latest on the Dakota County scanner encryption that went into effect on September 20th.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Rollover in Mendota Heights
Fatal Single-Vehicle Rollover in Mendota Heights
UPDATED: Vehicle Crash Causes Power Outages in Mendota Heights, MN
UPDATED: Vehicle Crash Causes Power Outages in Mendota Heights, MN.
Lightning strike sparks fire in Mendota Heights home attic, no injuries reported
Lightning strike sparks fire in Mendota Heights home attic, no injuries reported.
Eliminate large items and organic waste with recycling and donation options across the Twin Cities
Eliminate large items and organic waste with recycling and donation options across the Twin Cities.
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