A South Saint Paul man who was charged with carjacking in Apple Valley earlier this year, has been sentenced to over five years in prison following a guilty plea.

An aggressive driving complaint involving threats led to a traffic stop and a felony arrest on Monday afternoon near County Road 42 and Foliage Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is introducing a new location and pair of bald eagles to its EagleCam program lineup, highlighting the nesting activities of a breeding pair that has successfully raised eaglets for at least four years.

The magic of the holiday season comes alive on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., as Burnsville’s annual Winter Lighting Ceremony returns to Nicollet Commons Park.

A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing multiple criminal charges, including a felony for controlled substance possession and a gross misdemeanor for theft, following a series of incidents in Dakota County earlier this year.

Two individuals were arrested on November 20, 2024, in connection with an alleged “armed” robbery at a Cub Foods grocery store in Burnsville.

A 29-year-old Brooklyn Park man has been charged with felony threats of violence following a reported assault in Burnsville on November 21, 2024.

Dakota County officials have announced plans to improve the intersection of County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue, the site of several serious accidents in recent months.

A theft in progress at the Walmart in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on June 13, 2024, escalated into a brief pursuit involving Apple Valley Officers and two suspects, ultimately leading to multiple arrests and felony charges.

A light snowfall on Wednesday caused slippery road conditions across Minnesota, leading to over 577 crashes statewide.

Authorities in Dakota County have filed charges against two siblings for allegedly stealing copper wire and damaging energy transmission equipment.

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) has concluded that Mayor James Francis of South St. Paul, Minnesota, violated sections of the Minnesota Fair Campaign Practices Act during his 2024 re-election campaign.

A jury has convicted Kyle Steven Williams, 35, of Red Wing, Minnesota, on all charges related to the brutal murder of 36-year-old Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek.

Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley has been recognized as the 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year for the Twin Cities region by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association.

A terrifying armed robbery unfolded late Monday night at the Red Fox Tavern in New Market Township, leaving two employees shaken but unharmed.

The Eagan Police Department announced today that the reported sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park on November 7, 2024, never occurred.

A Burnsville man with a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for theft, assault, and fraud, faces new charges following a detailed investigation by local law enforcement.

A police pursuit that began early Monday morning in West St. Paul ended in a fatal crash involving a semi-truck on eastbound I-494 near Blaine Avenue.

A two-vehicle collision in Burnsville led to a passenger car catching fire on Thursday afternoon, though fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A fire broke out at Chancellor Manor apartments in Burnsville on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at around 12:25 PM, drawing resources from the Burnsville Fire Department, Eagan Fire Department, and Burnsville Police Department.