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Man Charged After Barricaded Assault Incident at Burnsville Apartments; Prior Warrant Also Served
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.
Apple Valley Scout Earns Eagle Rank with Service Project at Minnesota Zoo
Apple Valley’s Evan Johnson earns Eagle Scout rank after leading a service project installing benches along trails at the Minnesota Zoo, enhancing visitor access and community spaces.
South St. Paul Man Charged With Multiple Counts of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A South St. Paul man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County District Court after authorities allege he possessed thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material.
Lakeville Man Sentenced to Probation, Home Monitoring in Dakota County CSC Case
A Lakeville man has been convicted and sentenced in Dakota County District Court in connection with a criminal sexual conduct case involving a juvenile.
Man Charged with Felony Firearm Possession; Authorities Cite Possible Extradition in New York Homicide Case
A 49-year-old man with prior felony convictions is facing a felony firearm charge in Dakota County after police say he was found carrying a loaded revolver during a trespassing call at a Rosemount business.
14th Annual ‘Ballin’ in Dakota County’ Charity Basketball Tournament Set for April 18 in Burnsville
Law enforcement officers from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin will gather this weekend for a day of competition, remembrance, and community support at the 14th Annual “Ballin’ in Dakota County” Charity Basketball Tournament.
Ramsey County Contractor Charged in Alleged $400K Construction Fraud Case
A construction business owner has been charged in Ramsey County District Court with multiple felony counts alleging he collected well over $400,000 from at least 27 customers for construction projects that were not completed.
Black Bear Spotted Within Hastings City Limits; DNR Monitoring Activity
The City of Hastings reported that a black bear has been located within the city limits, prompting monitoring efforts and a reminder for residents to take precautions.
Lakeville-Led Effort to Make Cricket a New Sanctioned Minnesota High School Sport
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate to make cricket an officially sanctioned high school sport in Minnesota is gaining traction at the State Capitol, with support from lawmakers and growing community interest.
Robert Lee Baker Case Concludes with Guilty Plea, 17.5-Year Sentence After Supreme Court Ordered New Trial
The criminal case against Robert Lee Baker III has reached a new conclusion nearly two years after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his original conviction and ordered a new trial, ruling that a jury should have been allowed to consider self-defense and defense of others.
Hastings Man Charged With Felony Assault Following Alleged Knife Incident
A Hastings man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony assault following what is alleged to have been a knife-related incident on April 11, 2026.
Maplewood Man Charged With First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct In Ramsey County
A man has been charged in Ramsey County District Court after a fire was allegedly set inside a hospital vestibule in St. Paul.
Man Charged After Fire Set Inside St. Paul Hospital Vestibule, Complaint Alleges
A man has been charged in Ramsey County District Court after a fire was allegedly set inside a hospital vestibule in St. Paul.
Eden Prairie Woman With Prior DWI Convictions Charged in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 212
A woman who, according to the criminal complaint, has a history of impaired driving offenses has been charged in Hennepin County District Court in connection with a fatal wrong-way crash on April 11, 2026, on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie.
UPDATED: Charges Filed After High-Speed State Patrol Pursuit Through Burnsville, Eagan, and Bloomington Before Ending in Richfield
A late-night pursuit involving the Minnesota State Patrol and neighboring police agencies ended with one arrested after a driver allegedly fled from a traffic stop and led troopers across multiple highways in the south metro.
More Than 300 Landscaping Bricks Dumped on Inver Grove Heights Roadway; Police Seeking Information
Police in Inver Grove Heights are asking for the public’s help after a large amount of debris was intentionally dumped on a residential roadway late Sunday night.
West St. Paul Man Charged with Fleeing Police, Providing False Name
A man has been charged in Hennepin County District Court following an alleged robbery and knife assault involving a mechanic in south Minneapolis.
BREAKING: Barricaded Suspect at Stone Grove Apartment Taken Into Custody Following Assault and SWAT Incident
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.
Second-Alarm Fire Damages Rosemount Home; E-Scooter Believed to Be Possible Cause
A single-story home in Rosemount sustained significant damage after a fast-moving fire broke out late Sunday morning, prompting a large emergency response and temporary evacuation of a neighboring residence.
Man Charged After Alleged Robbery, Knife Assault of Mechanic in Minneapolis
A man has been charged in Hennepin County District Court following an alleged robbery and knife assault involving a mechanic in south Minneapolis.
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