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Albert Lea Police Assist in AMBER Alert Recovery of Missing Zimmerman Child
The Albert Lea Police Department assisted in the successful recovery of a missing 7-year-old child following an AMBER Alert.
Child Found Safe, Suspect in Custody
Authorities were asking the community for help in locating a missing 7‑year‑old girl, Brynlee Nelson, in the Zimmerman area. She has since been found, and a suspect is in custody.
Twin Cities Law Enforcement Leaders Warn of Civil Rights Concerns Linked to Federal Agent Activity, Call for Oversight and Accountability
Law enforcement leaders from across the Twin Cities metro area held a joint press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to publicly address mounting concerns over the conduct of a small group of federal agents operating in Minnesota, warning that recent actions may be violating constitutional protections, damaging public trust, and undermining public safety.
UPDATED: One Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured in a Crash Involving a Semi-Truck in Southern Dakota County
Authorities have released new details following a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on Monday afternoon in Greenvale Township.
“We’re Stuck in the Middle”: Apple Valley Police Chief Speaks on State-Federal Tensions and the Impacts on Minnesota Communities
As communities across Minnesota continue to navigate a period of heightened stress and uncertainty, Apple Valley Police Chief Nick Francis issued the following statement on the Apple Valley Police Facebook page Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, addressing the emotional toll facing residents and law enforcement alike.
Law Enforcement Clarifies Confiscation of Items From Protesters Outside Whipple Federal Building
Law enforcement officials have provided clarification following the circulation of social media videos showing officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department confiscating cases of bottled water from anti-ICE demonstrators during protests outside the Whipple Federal Building over the weekend in Minneapolis.
Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Crash in Inver Grove Heights
A pedestrian has died following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash Saturday evening in Inver Grove Heights, according to the Inver Grove Heights Police Department.
Minnesota National Guard Placed on Standby After Pro-ICE and Anti-ICE Protesters Clash in Downtown Minneapolis
Tensions flared in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026, after anti-ICE and pro-ICE demonstrators clashed during competing protests, prompting a heightened public-safety response and the mobilization of the Minnesota National Guard to support local authorities if needed.
19 Fire Departments Respond to Large Cottage Grove MN Structure Fire
Fire crews from across the east metro responded to a structure fire just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 7600 block of Lawton Avenue South in Cottage Grove.
Eagan Man Charged After More Than One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Task Force Drug Investigation
A 24-year-old Eagan man is facing two first-degree felony drug charges after investigators say they recovered more than a pound of fentanyl and additional evidence of drug sales during the execution of a search warrant at his residence.
No Threat Found After Suspicious Person Report Prompts Lockdowns Near Hamilton Ridge Elementary in Savage
Just after 4 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Savage Police reported that they had been investigating a report of a suspicious person near Hamilton Ridge Elementary School.
Faribault Man Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Prison in Dakota County Child Sexual Assault Case
A Faribault man with a lengthy history of sexual offense convictions in Canada has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in Minnesota state prison following his conviction in a Dakota County child sexual assault case.
Inver Grove Heights Police Investigate Linked Arson Incidents at Rich Valley Park
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department announced on Facebook that they are investigating two suspected arson incidents at Rich Valley Park that authorities believe are connected after portable restrooms were intentionally set on fire on two separate dates.
Former Daycare Worker Arrested in Savage Infant Death After Multi-Agency Investigation
Savage officials released disturbing new details Tuesday in the investigation into the death of 11-month-old Harvey Muklebust, announcing that a former daycare employee has been arrested and is accused of intentionally harming multiple children while working at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare.
Farmington Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Tampering, Thefts from Unlocked Cars
The Farmington Police Department is alerting residents to a recent increase in reports of motor-vehicle tampering and thefts from unlocked vehicles across the community.
Hounds Town USA Opens First Minnesota Location in Burnsville, Bringing Inclusive Dog Daycare, Boarding & Spa Services to the Twin Cities
A fast-growing national dog daycare and boarding franchise is officially making its Minnesota debut, bringing its inclusive, canine-first philosophy to the south metro. Hounds Town USA is opening in Burnsville, Minnesota!
19-Year-Old Man Killed in North St. Paul Shooting; Suspect Arrested
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting Saturday morning in North St. Paul, and a suspect is now in custody.
Arrest Made in Rocking Horse Ranch Infant Death Investigation
The Savage Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the death of Harvey Muklebust, an infant who died while in care at Rocking Horse Ranch in September 2025.
Burnsville Man Sentenced in Apple Valley Fraud Case, To Serve Concurrently With 7-Year Federal Prison Term
A Burnsville man already serving a lengthy federal prison sentence for a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme has received a downward durational sentence in a separate Dakota County financial crime case tied to fraudulent loan documents used at Wings and Royal Credit Union in the south metro.
New Felony Burglary Charge Against Dashawn Newton Following Lakeville Investigation, Citing Escalating Pattern of Sexual Offenses
A Burnsville man already facing serious felony charges for a violent New Year’s Day assault in Burnsville is now charged in a separate Lakeville case involving an alleged late-night garage intrusion and indecent exposure incident, according to newly filed court documents on Monday.
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