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Jackson Bents of Scouts BSA Troop 9293 in Apple Valley earned the Eagle Scout rank after leading an outdoor classroom project in Burnsville.
Three people face felony charges in Dakota County after Eagan police investigated an alleged Comcast fraud scheme involving mobile devices, false account information and thousands of dollars in merchandise.
A former employee of a Hastings plumbing company has been charged in Dakota County after authorities allege he stole more than $82,000 from the business through a series of transactions dating back to 2021.
Dakota County investigators are seeking information about Timothy Bryan Standish Jr., 40, who was found dead in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights.
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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 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.
Six people have been sentenced for their roles in a federal fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that authorities say brought nearly 30 kilograms of fentanyl pills from Arizona into Minnesota for distribution.
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
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.
The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office will discontinue its use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras following a months-long trial, citing budget priorities rather than privacy or constitutional concerns.
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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.
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.