Considering veneers? Learn the differences between porcelain and zirconia veneers, including appearance, durability, lifespan, cost, and which option may be best for your smile goals in 2026.

An Inver Grove Heights woman is facing two felony charges after authorities allege she kicked a police officer in the face and spit on officers during an arrest in Inver Grove Heights.

The Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning residents after 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses were reported between May 29 and June 2. Officials believe fentanyl may be present in the local drug supply and are urging residents to carry Narcan and recognize overdose warning signs.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on June 17, 2026, celebrating the reopening of the upgraded 157th Street Station in Apple Valley. The station features new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, bike lockers, safety enhancements, real-time signage, and expanded transit service, including Routes 420 and 477.

Hounds Town USA will celebrate the grand opening of its first Minnesota location in Burnsville on June 2, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, pet photos, giveaways, refreshments, and activities for local dog owners and their pets.

Emergency responders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, federal agencies and Xcel Energy will participate in a simulated nuclear incident exercise near the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant on June 2. Residents are advised not to be alarmed by increased emergency activity.

Is reverse osmosis water good for you? Learn the health benefits of RO water, how it removes harmful contaminants, improves taste, reduces chemicals, and why many homeowners choose reverse osmosis filtration systems.

A West St. Paul man is facing a felony charge after authorities allege he fired a handgun into the air outside a Speedway gas station on Robert Street following a dispute inside the store. Investigators later recovered a significant amount of ammunition, multiple firearms and other weapons while executing search warrants at office spaces he rented, according to the criminal complaint.

A South St. Paul man is facing multiple felony criminal sexual conduct charges in Ramsey County after prosecutors alleged he sexually abused multiple victims under the age of 16 over a period spanning several years.

A Mendota Heights man is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after prosecutors allege he disseminated pornographic material involving minors.

A Faribault man has been sentenced to 128 months in prison after pleading guilty in the fatal 2024 shooting of a co-worker outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville, Minnesota.

A 43-year-old man was taken into custody Friday morning after allegedly firing a gun outside a West St. Paul convenience store, prompting a large police response and search of the area.

A black bear was spotted near Highway 13 and Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, prompting multiple sightings from residents. The Minnesota DNR says the bear is likely a young male traveling through the south metro as part of seasonal dispersal and breeding activity. Learn why bears are appearing in Twin Cities communities and what to do if you encounter one.

Three men have been charged in connection with a May 4 shooting outside Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul following a Metro State University graduation ceremony. One suspect was arrested Thursday morning in Lakeville during a SWAT-assisted operation.

Authorities have closed both Terrace Oaks West Park and Terrace Oaks East Park in Burnsville on Wednesday morning as law enforcement and emergency responders conduct a large-scale search for a missing person.

A Dakota County judge has ruled in favor of the City of Lakeville and Olam Holdings 1, LLC in a lawsuit challenging the city’s environmental review process for a major proposed industrial development that critics argued was likely tied to a future hyperscale data center project.

A Dakota County man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit reaching more than 120 mph through parts of the Twin Cities metro, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Farmington man is facing a felony criminal vehicular operation charge after authorities say he rear-ended another vehicle while allegedly under the influence of controlled substances, leaving a woman with serious injuries, including a spinal injury that reportedly left her unable to feel or move her legs.

A fatal two-vehicle head-on crash shut down a portion of Highway 3 in rural Dakota County Sunday afternoon and prompted a large emergency response, including air medical transport.

Emergency crews responded to two separate injury crashes within minutes of each other late Saturday morning in Apple Valley, leading to significant road closures and traffic disruptions along 140th Street West.