A man has been charged in a Burnsville drive-by shooting and an Interstate 35W shootout. Prosecutors seek $100,000 bail, citing serious public safety concerns.

A man with a prior felony DWI conviction is facing two first-degree driving while impaired charges in Dakota County after prosecutors allege he registered a 0.345 preliminary breath alcohol concentration, refused a breath test at the jail, repeatedly made lewd comments about an officer's wife, and was driving despite having a driver's license canceled as inimical to public safety.

An Eagan man is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a teenage family member. Prosecutors cite prior sex offense convictions.

A man whose driver's license was canceled as inimical to public safety is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after authorities allege he was found in possession of methamphetamine and refused to submit to a chemical test following a traffic stop in Inver Grove Heights.

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A vehicle crashed into a home and attached garage in West St. Paul, causing extensive damage and prompting a multi-agency response to stabilize the structure, according to South Metro Fire.

Dakota County Parks is kicking off August with a full calendar of outdoor programs, fitness classes, family activities, and nature experiences designed to help residents make the most of the final weeks of summer.

A Hastings man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege he fled from a Hastings police officer during an attempted traffic stop before running into a residence, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Dakota County man is facing felony theft charges after authorities say surveillance cameras captured him and another man stealing more than $3,000 worth of equipment from a construction worksite in Randolph Township.

A Southfield, Michigan, man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing a computer from Burnsville's Best Buy. Court documents allege he was linked to 54 thefts nationwide, while Indiana court records show two additional pending felony theft cases.

A man previously convicted in Dakota County for stealing more than $7,000 in trading cards now faces a new felony theft charge after prosecutors say he stole nearly $750 in computer hard drives from an Eagan retailer while on probation.

Two people face felony burglary charges after Eagan police say they admitted to stealing packages from an apartment building. Court records also cite extensive criminal histories for both defendants.

A South St. Paul man has been charged in Dakota County with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving allegations dating back to 2018, according to a criminal complaint.

Smoothie King is opening its new Burnsville location on Aug. 1 with $3.99 smoothies, giveaways, contests, a ribbon cutting, and family-friendly fun.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is continuing reconstruction work on Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue), with several road and ramp closures affecting drivers in and around Apple Valley through August.

A garbage truck caught fire Tuesday morning in Apple Valley, prompting firefighters to dump the burning load into the street to save the truck. No injuries were reported.

A Rosemount resident is charged with burglary after police say he entered a neighbor's apartment, took a shower, wore the victim's pajama pants, and resisted arrest.

A Lakeville resident faces felony DWI charges after police say he ran a red light while driving a U-Haul with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit.

A man is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allegedly discovered nearly 96 grams of suspected fentanyl during the execution of search warrants at a South St. Paul hotel room, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Cottage Grove man has been charged with two felony burglary counts after prosecutors say surveillance video, cellphone records, and GPS data linked him to an attempted break-in at Celt's Irish Pub in Rosemount.