A 31-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested late Friday night after allegedly crashing into multiple vehicles, leading police on a pursuit, and driving his pickup truck into the North Fork of the Zumbro River, where it became stuck.

South Metro Fire Departments responded to two separate second-alarm house fires in Lakeville and Apple Valley and a fully engulfed vehicle fire in Burnsville on Friday night, July 24, 2026. The causes remain under investigation.

An adult man was killed Friday night after being struck by a train near the Anoka County Fair, according to the Anoka Police Department.

The Mendota Heights Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Edward Hanton, an 89-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.

Darius Olson-Baker has been charged in Hennepin County District Court in connection with the two Brooklyn Park home invasion sexual assault investigations that prompted authorities to form a dedicated task force earlier this week.

The Weenie Wagon will give away 600 free lunches during Weenie Wagon Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mustard Seed Garden Center, with support from Deutz Brothers Meats. Residents are encouraged to attend and support local businesses.

MVTA will unveil its new Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase during a public open house on Aug. 4, featuring artwork from Lifeworks clients and celebrating local organizations throughout the south metro.

The Eagan Police Department is continuing to search for the vehicle involved in a road rage incident that occurred on July 11 and is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver.

A Maplewood woman is facing felony charges of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer and first-degree assault after prosecutors allege she attacked a Maplewood police sergeant with a knife outside a CVS store on July 21st

A Brooklyn Park man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he engaged in nonconsensual sexual contact involving two people at a Walgreens store.

A St. Paul man is facing three felony charges after prosecutors allege he assaulted two Ramsey County deputies and attempted to remove a deputy's Taser during a confrontation inside the Ramsey County Human Services office.

An Eagan man is facing a felony burglary charge after prosecutors allege he broke a window at a West St. Paul building and stole a white Tenda Wi-Fi router from inside. According to the criminal complaint, officers later located the alleged stolen router near the suspect's belongings behind West St. Paul City Hall.

Farmington Police have arrested four people in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old bicyclist Sasha Balandin. The vehicle has been recovered.

Police are investigating an early morning armed home invasion after a woman reported an intruder entered her residence and held her at gunpoint before fleeing.

A Rosemount resident has been charged after Eagan Police recovered a stolen vehicle following a Flock Safety camera alert. Prosecutors say the defendant allegedly committed the offense while an identical stolen vehicle case was already pending.

A Savage man is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,900 worth of tools from Menards stores in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul during a metro-wide theft spree.

A 23-year-old Saint Paul man has been charged with a felony after authorities allege his eight-month-old child was exposed to controlled substances inside their home and later tested positive for fentanyl and cocaine, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County.

A 23-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege she caused more than $2,000 in damage to property inside the Dakota County Jail in Hastings.

The City of Empire is warning residents after receiving several reports of fishing line being intentionally strung across playground equipment at Sach's Park.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly displaying a handgun during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E in Eagan. Minnesota State Patrol investigators later recovered a Walther 9mm pistol during the investigation.