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Fatal Stabbing Sparks Shelter-in-Place, Suspect Arrested in Duluth Area
Authorities have released new details regarding the early-morning incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order Saturday in St. Anthony, confirming it stemmed from a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex.
Apple Valley Man Sentenced to Prison for Shooting Incident Near Dakota County Fair; Also Convicted in Separate Assault Case
An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a felony assault involving a firearm near the Dakota County Fair in Farmington, according to court records.
Dakota County Jury Convicts South St. Paul Man of First-Degree Burglary After Second Trial; 12½-Year Prison Sentence Imposed
A Dakota County jury has again found Gerald Edward Bolster, 42, guilty of first-degree burglary involving assault, following a second jury trial stemming from a violent home invasion in South St. Paul in August 2023.
Crash at County Road 42 & County Road 5 in Burnsville on January 3rd is Still Under Investigation
Authorities are still investigating a serious crash that occurred on January 3, 226, at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 5 in Burnsville, Minnesota.
South Metro Transit Sees Strong Momentum as MVTA Ridership Climbs in 2025
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) reported significant ridership growth in 2025, underscoring a continued rebound in transit use across the south metropolitan Twin Cities and positioning the agency as a regional leader in transit recovery and expansion.
Burnsville Police Arrest 23-Year-Old, File Felony Charges in New Year’s Day Park Assault Near Crystal Lake
Burnsville Police have arrested and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a violent New Year’s Day assault on an elderly woman along a park trail near Crystal Lake West, an incident authorities say raised serious public safety concerns and represents an escalation of troubling behavior.
Woman Fatally Shot by ICE Officer During Federal Immigration Operation in South Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in a south Minneapolis neighborhood during a federal immigration enforcement operation, authorities said.
Edina Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Commercial Burglary
The Edina Police Department is asking for the public’s help as it investigates a burglary at a closed business late last month.
MISSING PERSON: Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating 19-Year-Old Amy Plotts
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Farmington Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old woman, Amy Plotts.
Hilton to Remove Lakeville Hotel From Its System After DHS Reservation Controversy
Hilton Hotels has announced it is taking immediate action to remove a Lakeville hotel from its systems following continued concerns tied to allegations that federal immigration and homeland security personnel were denied lodging at the property.
Smoke Alarm Alerts Sleeping Residents to Basement Fire in Cottage Grove
Smoke Alarm Alerts Sleeping Residents to Basement Fire in Cottage Grove
Hotel Management and Hilton Issue Statements After Controversy Over Canceled DHS-ICE Reservations
A controversy is unfolding in the Twin Cities after emails and social media posts surfaced alleging that federal immigration and homeland security personnel had their hotel reservations canceled or denied by a Hilton-branded property in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Garage Fire Quickly Contained at Inver Grove Heights Home, No Injuries Reported
Fire crews responded Saturday afternoon to a reported garage fire at a home in the 8000 block of Cameo Circle, where quick action by firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading into the residence.
One Critically Injured in Overnight Fire on Summit Avenue in Saint Paul
One person was critically injured in an overnight structure fire in Saint Paul early Friday morning.
Savage Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Allegedly Driving at a Savage Police Officer Before a Multi-City Police Pursuit
A routine winter parking enforcement check late last month escalated into a dangerous, multi-city police pursuit after a Savage man allegedly attempted to strike an officer with his vehicle, fled from police, and rammed a squad car before being taken into custody.
Endangered Missing Person - Caitlyn Rose Clark - Has Been Found and is Safe!
Endangered Missing Person - Caitlyn Rose Clark - Has Been Found and is Safe!
Woman Killed After Vehicle Struck by Train in Coon Rapids
A 43-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon after her vehicle was struck by a freight train in Coon Rapids, according to authorities.
UPDATED: One Dead Following Three-Vehicle Crash at Lone Oak and Pilot Knob in Eagan
The Eagan Police Department has released additional details regarding the fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Lone Oak Road. You can find our original story below.
Minnesota’s Hands-Free Driving Law: Why It Exists and What the Data Shows
Distracted driving remains a significant safety concern on Minnesota roads, contributing to thousands of crashes each year. Learn more about Minnesota’s Hands-Free Driving Law.
Firefighters Use Specialized Equipment to Extinguish Electric Vehicle Fire at Gas Station in Brooklyn Center
A Brooklyn Center police officer’s quick decision to move a burning electric vehicle away from gas pumps helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation Tuesday night at a local gas station.
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