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Dakota County Attorney’s Office Announces Criminal Charges Won’t Be Filed in Pam Bakken Case
City of South St. Paul City releases an official statement, and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office announces they won’t be filing charges against Council Member Pamela Bakken.
Helicopter Mosquito Treatments Begin Today Across Dakota County
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) announced they are launching their 2025 larval mosquito control efforts by air starting today, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Hudson Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of South St. Paul Roommate
A 36-year-old Hudson, Wisconsin man has been charged with second-degree intentional murder in the shooting death of his 72-year-old roommate in South St. Paul, according to a press release issued Monday evening by Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena.
Death Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting in South St. Paul
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in South St. Paul, leaving one man dead and another in custody.
Dakota County Attorney Announced They Won’t Be Filing Criminal Charges in Pam Bakken Case
A formal petition to begin the recall process against South St. Paul City Council Member Pamela Bakken was filed Friday morning at City Hall, marking the latest development in a months-long controversy surrounding the council member.
South St. Paul Council Member Pam Bakken’s Daycare License Suspended By DHS
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has suspended the license of Pamela Bakken, a family child care provider in South St. Paul and a member of South St. Paul’s City Council, following serious allegations involving child endangerment.
Casimir Semlak Pleads Guilty and Sentenced to 17 Years for the Fatal Shooting of Anthony Skelley
Casimir Semlak, 20, has pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder (drive-by shooting) in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthony Skelley.
New Details Confirm Woman Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Had Been Working as a Local EMT
New developments have emerged in the case of Mikayla Empey, the 22-year-old woman charged with third-degree felony murder following the fentanyl overdose death of Lenore Ann Richard, 65, in January 2022.
Farmington Woman Faces Charges for Felony Murder in Fentanyl Overdose Death
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with third-degree felony murder following the overdose death of a South St. Paul resident in January 2022.
South St. Paul Mayor James Francis Fined $500 for Violations in Campaign Finance Case
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) has concluded that Mayor James Francis of South St. Paul, Minnesota, violated sections of the Minnesota Fair Campaign Practices Act during his 2024 re-election campaign.
South St. Paul Mayor Faces Allegations of Campaign Finance Violations and Misconduct; Complaint Sent to State and Federal Officials
A formal complaint has been filed against Mayor James "Jimmy" P. Francis, accusing him of multiple violations of Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Fair Campaign Practices Acts, alongside allegations of inappropriate conduct.