South St. Paul Public Schools closed all schools on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, transitioning students to an e-learning day following what officials described as a “safety concern.”

Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the Mississippi River over the weekend is that of a Farmington woman who had been reported missing earlier this year.

After more than three decades of service to the community, Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz has announced she will retire at the end of May 2026.

A man has been charged after allegedly using a barcode-switching scheme to steal nearly $1,500 worth of Lego sets from two Target stores in Dakota County.

Last Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a semi-truck carrying approximately 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food arrived at The Open Door in Eagan, marking the largest single food donation in the nonprofit’s history and providing significant support to families facing food insecurity across Dakota County.

Schools across IDS 196 were closed on Tuesday after multiple threatening voicemails were discovered early in the morning, prompting a large, multi-agency law enforcement response. Authorities now say the threats were not credible and originated from outside Minnesota.

A powerful mid-March winter storm brought blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and widespread travel disruptions across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with some communities in the southern Twin Cities metro receiving nearly 17 inches of snow.

Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing West St. Paul Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Squad Car

Residents will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about a proposed data center project planned for a site along Carmen Avenue in Inver Grove Heights.

Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Minneapolis that left one man dead early Saturday morning.

The Apple Valley City Council adopts a resolution intended to recognize the effects the operation had on residents, businesses, and local government operations while urging state and federal leaders to address broader immigration policy issues and support communities impacted by the enforcement activity.

A Farmington man with eight active felony warrants was arrested Thursday, after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement during an attempted traffic stop.

A woman from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a Scott County deputy during a traffic stop attempt on Wednesday afternoon, leading deputies across county lines before the vehicle was ultimately stopped in Lakeville, Minnesota.

The Elk River City Council is expected to consider a proposal next month regarding which state flag should be displayed on city property.

A South St. Paul man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he pointed a pellet gun at employees of a nearby business, causing them to fear for their safety, on Tuesday afternoon.

The Hooters Mall of America will permanently close later this month after more than three decades in operation.

A driver is accused of fleeing from a police officer and running a red light, causing a serious crash at Cedar Avenue and 160th Street West in Apple Valley on January 24, 2026.

The City of Champlin announced Wednesday that Ward 4 City Councilmember Tim LaCroix has resigned, effective immediately.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive-from-justice charge in Dakota County after authorities determined he was wanted on an active warrant out of Indiana in connection with a burglary investigation.

Minnesota anglers will see a significant change to bass fishing regulations in 2026, as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has implemented a new catch-and-release season that allows anglers to fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass earlier in the year on inland waters.