What is Limitless Media News?

Limitless Media News is an independent, community-focused digital news outlet based in Apple Valley, Minnesota. We cover local news, crime reports, severe weather alerts, traffic incidents, government updates, and community events across Dakota County and the greater Twin Cities metro.

Which areas do you cover?

Our primary coverage area includes Dakota, Scott, Washington, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties in Minnesota, with a focus on Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, and Rosemount.

How do you report breaking news?

We publish real-time updates on emergency incidents—police activity, SWAT calls, crashes, fires, and severe weather—using verified information from public safety agencies and official reports.

Do you provide weather alerts?

Yes. We automatically post National Weather Service alerts for Dakota, Scott, Washington, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties, including watches, warnings, and advisories.

How can I follow live incident updates?

Follow our website and social channels on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram for live updates. You can also find us on the Citizen App for timely local incident information.

What community news do you publish?

We highlight local business milestones, school updates, city council meetings, public safety initiatives, and community events, alongside breaking news.

Can my business or nonprofit be featured?

Yes. Share your story, event, or milestone through our contact page. We welcome business anniversaries, community achievements, and press releases.

How can local businesses advertise with you?

We offer affordable digital advertising to reach southern Twin Cities readers, including banner ads, sponsored content, and event promotions across our site and social media.

Who is your audience?

Our readership is concentrated in the southern Twin Cities metro—especially Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, and Rosemount—seeking timely local news and alerts.

Is your content free to read?

Yes. Local news, crime reports, weather alerts, and event coverage are free to access online.

Do you have a mobile app?

Yes! The Limitless Media News app is available for both Android and iOS devices. Download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to get local news alerts, breaking stories, and updates on the go.

How do I send a news tip?

Send tips through our website’s contact page or message us on Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter). You can also share photos, videos, and press releases.

Do you accept freelance contributions?

Yes. We periodically work with freelance reporters and photographers. Reach out via our contact page for current opportunities.

Is Limitless Media News locally owned?

Yes. We are locally owned and operated with an independent editorial mission to deliver accurate, timely, and trustworthy local reporting.

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Delivering the most recent news for the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.

Do you have a tip for a breaking news story, an update for an already-posted story, or an upcoming event you think we should cover? Let us know!
You can submit a Tip by filling out our Tip Form or by sending us an email: tips@limitless-news.com.

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Multiple Rounds of Rain Bring Widespread 1 to 2 Inches Across Twin Cities Metro, Isolated Higher Totals Reported

Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain across much of the Twin Cities metro on June 23, with isolated totals nearing 2 inches. Lightning strikes, downed tree limbs, and power line incidents were reported.

Juan Perez 6/23/26 Juan Perez 6/23/26

Oakdale man charged after allegedly refusing chemical test following Highway 52 crash in South St. Paul

An Oakdale man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he refused to provide a blood or urine sample following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 52 in South St. Paul, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

Juan Perez 6/23/26 Juan Perez 6/23/26

Watertown Man Faces 8 Felony Charges Involving Minor in Carver County

A Watertown man faces multiple felony charges in Carver County District Court following allegations that he recorded a minor and used the juvenile in the production of child sexual abuse material over a multi-week span.

William Wight 6/23/26 William Wight 6/23/26

MVTA to Offer Free Shuttle Service to Mystic Lake Amphitheater Concerts in Shakopee

MVTA is offering free shuttle service from three Shakopee park-and-ride locations to select Mystic Lake Amphitheater concerts in 2026. Learn which shows are included, shuttle schedules, pickup locations, and how concertgoers can ride free to major events featuring MGK, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, Pitbull, and more.

Juan Perez 6/23/26 Juan Perez 6/23/26

Heated Inver Grove Heights City Council Meeting Ends Before Votes on Data Center Moratorium, Proposed Data Center

The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted to adjourn Monday night's meeting before taking action on a proposed data center moratorium and a planned data center after council members said they had received new information requiring additional review.

William Wight 6/23/26 William Wight 6/23/26

Eagan Man Charged After Threats, Baseball Bat Incident Led to Hours-Long Police Standoff and Shelter-in-Place

An Eagan man is facing felony threats of violence charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor and her children with a baseball bat, making racial slurs, and barricading himself inside an apartment during a hours-long police standoff that prompted a shelter-in-place at the Eagan Gardens Apartments on Rahn Road.

William Wight 6/23/26 William Wight 6/23/26

Prior Lake Man Charged with Third-Degree Murder in Lakeville Fentanyl Overdose Death

A Prior Lake man has been charged with third-degree murder in connection with the July 2024 fentanyl overdose death of a 34-year-old Lakeville woman. Investigators say Snapchat messages, cellphone data, and evidence recovered at the scene linked Scott Nicolas Erbes to the fatal overdose.

Juan Perez 6/22/26 Juan Perez 6/22/26

Three Adults Charged After Police Allege They Were Found Passed Out at St. Paul Park Where Open Alcohol Was Reported and Two Young Children Were Left Unattended

Three adults have been charged after police allege they were found passed out at a St. Paul playground where open alcohol was reported and two young children were left unattended near busy streets and light rail tracks.

Juan Perez 6/22/26 Juan Perez 6/22/26

Blaine Police Recover Nearly $3,800 in Stolen Tools Following Fleet Farm Shoplifting Cases

The Blaine Police Department says officers recently recovered approximately $3,800 worth of stolen power tools connected to three separate shoplifting incidents at Fleet Farm.

Juan Perez 6/22/26 Juan Perez 6/22/26

Lakeville Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Shakopee Police, Telling Officers 'That Might Have Been the Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done'

Scott County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old Lakeville man after he allegedly fled from Shakopee police in a vehicle before running from officers on foot. According to the criminal complaint, after being taken into custody, Avery James Deyoung, DOB 02/19/2007, allegedly told officers, "That might have been the dumbest thing I've ever done," and, "I literally ran for no reason, I have no reason."

William Wight 6/22/26 William Wight 6/22/26

Three Injured in Early Morning T-Bone Crash Near Highway 77 and Cliff Road in Eagan

Three people were transported to HCMC after a two-vehicle T-bone crash at the intersection of Cliff Road and the southbound Highway 77 ramp in Eagan early Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.

Juan Perez 6/21/26 Juan Perez 6/21/26

Man Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Pay Minor for Sex in St. Paul Sting

A 32-year-old man is facing a felony charge in Ramsey County after allegedly attempting to pay a minor for sex during an undercover sting operation.

Juan Perez 6/20/26 Juan Perez 6/20/26

UPDATED: Two Motorcyclists Seriously Injured in Farmington Crash on Highway 3

Two Farmington residents suffered life-threatening injuries after a Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a Toyota RAV4 attempting a U-turn on Highway 3 at Spruce Street in Farmington on June 20, 2026.

William Wight 6/20/26 William Wight 6/20/26

UPDATED: One Injured, One in Custody Following Burnsville Shooting After Reported Theft From Vehicle

Burnsville Police say one person suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and another was taken into custody after a reported theft from a vehicle led to a physical altercation Saturday afternoon near Burnsville Parkway and I-35W.

Juan Perez 6/20/26 Juan Perez 6/20/26

Man Charged in Ramsey County After Allegedly Arranging to Pay 16-Year-Old for Sex

A 22-year-old man is facing a felony charge in Ramsey County after allegedly attempting to hire a minor for sex during an undercover sting operation.

William Wight 6/20/26 William Wight 6/20/26

UPDATED: 5-Year-Old Girl Killed in Rollover Crash on I-494 in Inver Grove Heights

A 5-year-old Oregon girl was killed after a Chevrolet Express van rolled multiple times on westbound I-494 near Pieper Road in Inver Grove Heights on June 20, 2026, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

William Wight 6/19/26 William Wight 6/19/26

Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Strong Winds, and Hazardous Travel Conditions Across the Twin Cities Metro

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Twin Cities metro on June 19, 2026, producing hail up to 2.25 inches, wind gusts nearing 60 mph, downed power lines, and more than 20,000 Xcel Energy customers without power. MnDOT cameras captured drivers stopping beneath highway overpasses as the storms moved through Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities.

Juan Perez 6/19/26 Juan Perez 6/19/26

Woodbury Man Faces 21 Felony Counts for Alleged Electronic Child Solicitation in Carver County

A Woodbury resident, Michael David Bowman, is facing 21 felony counts in Carver County after prosecutors filed a criminal complaint detailing an extensive, multi-month pattern of alleged illicit digital communications targeting an individual believed to be a minor.

William Wight 6/19/26 William Wight 6/19/26

Lightning Strikes Spark Two House Fires as Storms Move Through South Metro Wednesday

Emergency crews in Dakota and Scott counties responded to at least two separate house fires Wednesday afternoon after homes were reportedly struck by lightning as thunderstorms moved through the south metro.

Juan Perez 6/18/26 Juan Perez 6/18/26

Tracy MN man allegedly threatened to become ‘a killer,’ kill officers in Rosemount, prosecutors allege

A man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he made violent threats at multiple Rosemount businesses, threatened to kill police officers, claimed to be the "second coming," and resisted officers during his arrest.

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