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Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Heavy Police Presence in Eagan Neighborhood, Shelter-in-Place Issued
Heavy police response in Eagan prompts shelter-in-place near Albany Circle; multiple agencies and SWAT on scene as incident remains active.
UPDATED: Burnsville Man Found Guilty of Murdering and Dismembering His Mother, Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Dakota County jury has found 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of Burnsville guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder for the 2022 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness.
Little Canada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Murder of Woman at Eagan Hotel
Philip Jedidiah Wong, 27, of Little Canada, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the October 2023 murder of 53-year-old Jianqin Zhang, a woman from China, at an Eagan hotel.
Burnsville Police Respond to Kidnapping Report That Turns Into a Lesson On Passenger Safety
What started as a call about a possible kidnapping in Burnsville, thankfully, turned out to be nothing more than a safety lesson. However, it still serves as an important reminder for drivers and passengers alike.
Burnsville Man Charged with Murder of Faribault Man Found Dead at Interlachen Park
A Burnsville man has been charged with second-degree intentional murder in connection with the death of a Faribault man whose body was discovered at Interlachen Park earlier this year.
Stray Bullet from Target Practice Accidentally Hits Driver on I-35 Near Harris, Minnesota
A 48-year-old man from Duluth was injured Thursday morning after being struck by a bullet while driving on southbound I-35 near Harris, Minnesota.
Girlfriend of Wanted Suspect in Connection to the Fatal Apple Valley Stabbing Has Been Charged with Aiding Murder Suspect
The Girlfriend of the suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing death of 21-year-old Daniel Isaac Aguilar, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Apple Valley in the early morning hours of July 6, 2025, has been charged with aiding an offender in connection with the fatal stabbing.
Minneapolis Man Charged Again in Eagan Outlet Mall Theft - Prosecutors Cite Repeat Offender Status
A Minneapolis man already facing serious organized retail theft charges in Dakota County is now accused of committing another felony-level burglary after allegedly shoplifting from the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan, a store he had been legally barred from entering due to a prior trespass notice.
17-Year-Old Arrested After Altercation at Knob Hill Park in Lakeville
A 17-year-old male was taken into custody Sunday evening following a reported altercation at Knob Hill Park that may have involved a firearm, according to Lakeville Police.
Three Arrested in Connection with Stolen Vehicle at Eagan Retail Lot
A stolen vehicle investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Sunday evening, August 3, 2025, in the parking lot of the TJ Maxx in Eagan.
Juvenile Injured in Shooting Near Hillcrest Knoll Park; Two Arrested
A juvenile male is recovering from a gunshot wound after a shooting incident near Hillcrest Knoll Park in the city's eastern neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield
Several officers responded to reports of a possible shooting at the Concierge Apartments on Thursday evening, July 31, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:40 PM in the 7600 block of Penn Avenue South, prompting a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
Farmington Police Search for Armed Suspect Following Vehicle Repossession Incident
Several law enforcement agencies assisted the Farmington Police Department late Saturday night, July 26, 2025, after a tow truck driver reported an individual brandishing a firearm during a vehicle repossession.
One Hospitalized, One Arrested for Suspicion of DWI After Morning Crash in Eagan
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries Friday morning at the intersection of Diffley Road and southbound I-35E in Eagan.
Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 11-Year-Old Amir Atkins at Minneapolis Park
A month after a tragic daytime shooting that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy, Minneapolis Police announced this morning the arrest of a 16-year-old male in connection with the murder of Amir Lamar Atkins in Apple Valley.
Burnsville Mother is Facing Charges For Manslaughter and Child Endangerment in Death of 3-Year-Old Son
A Burnsville woman is facing charges for second-degree manslaughter and multiple counts of child endangerment following the death of her three-year-old son and the discovery that her four other children were also severely malnourished.
Police Execute Search Warrant in Apple Valley in Connection with a Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
A multi-agency law enforcement operation unfolded in an Apple Valley neighborhood Monday morning as authorities executed a search warrant connected to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Eagan Police Investigating Late-Night Arson After Firework Explosion Destroys Trash Can
Eagan Police are investigating a dangerous act of arson that occurred early Friday morning in the Country Hollow neighborhood, after someone detonated a mortar-style firework inside a residential trash can.
Large Party Broken Up by Police in Downtown Saint Paul; Five Arrested After Fights Break Out
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in South St. Paul, leaving one man dead and another in custody.
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