Latest Local News
Dakota & Scott County News
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 man has been charged in Ramsey County after prosecutors allege he had unwanted physical contact with another person at a Maplewood park.
A large police response near Taco Bell on Town Centre Drive in Eagan was tied to a traffic stop that resulted in an arrest on an outstanding warrant.
Minnesota’s first Chicken Salad Chick welcomed 3,246 guests during its grand opening week in Apple Valley, marking a strong debut for the new Cedar Avenue restaurant.
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 man has been charged in Ramsey County after prosecutors allege he had unwanted physical contact with another person at a Maplewood park.
An officer-involved shooting occurred outside Regions Hospital in St. Paul Monday morning after police responded to a reported domestic assault.
Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man in his 30s dead Friday night.
Washington-Carver-Anoka County News
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.
Chaska police are warning people to stay out of the former Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center after officers responded to another trespassing complaint at the property Thursday afternoon.
Across the State - Minnesota News
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.
The Winona Police Department is investigating the theft of all eight of the city's Flock safety cameras after officers discovered they had been removed from their locations, according to a police press release.
Planning a move to Minneapolis or St. Paul? Learn about 2026 housing costs, rent prices, the best neighborhoods and suburbs, winter tips, childcare expenses, and what to know before relocating to the Twin Cities.
Most Popular
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.
Missing New Prague man Daniel Labelle, 53, has been found dead in rural Nicollet County. Police say his death remains under investigation and there is no threat to the public.