An apparent road rage incident on Interstate 35E in Eagan escalated into gunfire Saturday evening, leaving one vehicle damaged but no reported injuries.

Residents across the Twin Cities metro and much of Minnesota should prepare for dangerous heat over the next few days, with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for the metro beginning Sunday morning as a prolonged stretch of hot weather settles into the region.

Two St. Paul residents are facing felony charges in Dakota County after prosecutors allege they stole more than $10,000 worth of property from vehicles parked inside underground apartment garages in Apple Valley before being found inside a stolen vehicle in Eagan containing many of the stolen items.

The fire chief of the Maple Grove Fire Department has been charged in Anoka County with one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court.

Drivers across the south metro should prepare for another weekend of significant delays as major closures take effect along Highway 77 during an ongoing reconstruction project expected to continue into next year.

A Dakota County social worker has been charged with a gross misdemeanor after prosecutors allege she falsified official documents related to children's mental health case management over more than a year.

Two Burnsville parents are facing multiple felony charges after Dakota County prosecutors alleged a young child endured repeated abuse over a period of more than two years before a welfare check led to a criminal investigation.

A small aircraft crashed Wednesday evening near the intersection of Winona County Roads 33 and 6 after the pilot reportedly experienced engine trouble, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.

Dakota County is making free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips available to anyone in the community as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent overdose deaths.

The Burnsville Police Department has issued a community notification regarding the relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender to Burnsville.

Dakota County has released its latest parks update, highlighting upcoming events, recreation programs, beach water testing and current park projects taking place throughout July.

Burnsville Police are investigating after shell casings were found in the northernmost parking lot of Lac Lavon Park on Sunday morning. Police say no shooting was reported, and no injuries or witnesses are known.

A dog was successfully revived by Saint Paul firefighters after being rescued from an early morning house fire Wednesday, according to the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Two men are facing felony charges in Hennepin County following an alleged armed confrontation near Bde Maka Ska Parkway in Minneapolis on July 5, according to separate criminal complaints.

A driver was injured after fleeing Inver Grove Heights police early on July 8, 2026. Police say an officer also accidentally discharged a firearm into the suspect vehicle's tire after the driver fled on foot. Criminal charges are pending for the suspect who fled.

A Lakeville man has been charged with felony second-degree assault after prosecutors say he stabbed a coworker in the neck at the Quality Inn on July 2.

The Becker County Sheriff's Office says the National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado caused the extensive damage reported in Becker County following severe storms Monday evening.

A Hastings woman has been charged with a felony after prosecutors allege she stole, or attempted to steal, more than $1,800 worth of merchandise during three separate incidents at a Walmart store in Hastings.

A Stillwater woman is facing a felony criminal vehicular operation charge after prosecutors allege she caused a crash while impaired by alcohol that left another driver with a fractured spine.

A 21-year-old St. Paul woman is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say she stole a vehicle from a Lakeville motel, later abandoned it in Minneapolis, and was arrested after failing to appear in court.