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The Saint Paul Bomb Squad responded to an Eagan home after a grenade was found inside a box. Authorities later confirmed the item was a replica.
Applications are open for the inaugural Eagan Community Academy, a 10-session program that helps residents learn about Eagan, build connections, and get involved.
Adrian Ricardo Flowers faces seven felony charges after prosecutors say he fired a handgun toward an Eagan police officer and attempted to fire at another during an August 15, 2026, struggle.
Jackson Bents of Scouts BSA Troop 9293 in Apple Valley earned the Eagle Scout rank after leading an outdoor classroom project in Burnsville.
Latest Weather News
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through early Monday for Dakota County and the Twin Cities metro, with heat index values over 100 degrees.
Hennepin & Ramsey County News
A 25-year-old St. Paul man was arrested Tuesday night after authorities say he fired a handgun at a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy from point-blank range in Maplewood before fleeing the area.
A 55-year-old Sunfish Lake man suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon after the vehicle he was driving lost control on Interstate 494 in Eden Prairie and collided with three other vehicles, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Heading to the Minnesota State Fair or Renaissance Festival? MVTA is offering $6 round-trip service from several south metro locations, including Burnsville, Eagan and Shakopee, with buses running every 15 to 20 minutes during scheduled service periods.
Washington-Carver-Anoka County News
Authorities in Washington County have filed a criminal complaint charging Ernest Richard Bergdahl, a Newport resident, with seven felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Charges have been filed against Charles Franklin Wilcher after law enforcement uncovered alleged electronic solicitations targeting a minor, according to a criminal complaint recently unsealed in Carver County District Court.
A Wisconsin man has been charged in Washington County after prosecutors allege he “brake-checked” another driver on Highway 61, triggering a chain-reaction crash that injured multiple people, including a child.
Across the State - Minnesota News
Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead near a vendor booth at the Steele County Fair on Wednesday.
The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office has ended its use of automated license plate reader cameras and is discontinuing its agreement with Flock Safety, citing concerns over public trust and growing backlash surrounding how data collected by the technology has been used by some agencies.
A 20-year-old Hermantown resident has been cited following an investigation into soap being placed in a fountain in Duluth’s Canal Park earlier this month.
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Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Shakopee, prompting a major road closure and a large multi-agency response. The crash occurred at the intersection of Chestnut Boulevard (Highway 41) and Dem Con Road
A Dakota County couple is facing multiple gross misdemeanor charges after children were allegedly found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions at a Lakeville residence that officers described as among the worst they had seen in their careers, according to Dakota County criminal complaints.
New details have been released following a serious four-vehicle crash last Thursday afternoon at a busy Apple Valley intersection that left one person dead.
Upcoming Community Events
Join Cub Scout Pack 9227 for a family-friendly community fishing event at Cobblestone Lake Park in Apple Valley on August 25, 2026. Open to the public, this free event welcomes anglers of all experience levels for an evening of fishing, outdoor fun, and family activities.
A 20-year-old Savage man faces five felony charges after an alleged road rage shooting on I-35E in Eagan. Investigators say cellphone data, traffic cameras and a damaged truck tailgate helped build the case.