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Burnsville Public Safety Memorial Day Service | Honoring Fallen Heroes
At 2 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, city leaders and public safety officials gathered with the community to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matt Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth.
Burnsville to Observe Public Safety Memorial Day on February 18th
The City of Burnsville will honor three fallen heroes—Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth—on February 18, 2025, in a solemn observance of Public Safety Memorial Day.
Burnsville Honors Fallen Heroes with Public Safety Memorial Day
The City of Burnsville has officially designated February 18 as Public Safety Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for three dedicated public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Seeks Community Support to Honor Fallen Burnsville Heroes
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is asking for the community to support efforts to honor three fallen heroes: Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth, who lost their lives during a tragic standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota, in February 2024.
Police Serve Warrant in Connection to St Paul November 2024 Homicide
We have learned that the police activity on January 1, 2025, at the Cedar Commons Apartments in Bloomington, Minnesota, was connected to a search warrant at an apartment as part of an ongoing homicide investigation tied to a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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.
Minnesota Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Robert Lee Baker in Self-Defense Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of Robert Lee Baker III, remanding the case for a new trial after determining that the Dakota County District Court erred by failing to instruct the jury on self-defense and defense of others.
Minneapolis Man Faces Federal Charges for Firearm Possession Amid Burnsville Homicide Investigation
A 38-year-old Minneapolis resident is now facing federal charges after being apprehended with a firearm and ammunition despite a prior felony conviction.
Double Death Investigation in Empire Underway: Apparent Murder-Suicide
Tragedy struck the small community of Empire on Sunday, August 25th, when the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two deceased individuals in a farm field near 210th Street East and Clayton Avenue.
Cambridge Man Sentenced to 12.75 Years for South St. Paul Murder
Cambridge, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 12.75 years for South St. Paul, Minnesota murder.
UPDATED: Burnsville Woman Charged with Second-Degree Intentional Murder in Death of Michael Robert Riccio
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman has been charged with Second-Degree Intentional Murder in the death of 70-year-old Michael Robert Riccio.
Minneapolis Shooting Leaves One Dead; Investigation Underway
Minneapolis Police responded to a shooting early Friday morning that left one dead. Investigation is underway.
July 2024: A Series of Violent Shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The latest on a series of violent shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Lakeville Amazon Fulfillment Center Shooting
Mohamed A. Hared has been charged with Second-Degree Murder in the fatal Lakeville Amazon Fulfillment Center Shooting that occurred early in the morning on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
UPDATED: Lakeville Police Department Investigates Suspected Homicide at Amazon Fulfillment Center
The Lakeville Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide at Amazon Fulfillment Center, which occurred early this morning.
8-Year-Old Child Who Died From Burnsville Shooting Identified
The 8-year-old child who died in the Burnsville, Minnesota shooting has been identified.
One Child Has Died, Shooter Remains in Critical Condition After Confirmed Late Night Shooting in Burnsville
One child has died, and the shooter remains in critical condition following a confirmed late-night shooting last week in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Police End Crime Spree with Arrests and Respond to Homicide Saturday Morning
Minneapolis Police ended a crime spree with arrests and responded to a homicide on Saturday morning.
UPDATED: Heroic Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell Killed in Line of Duty
Heroic Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty after providing aid to an injured person, who ambushed and shot him in a south Minneapolis neighborhood.
Twin Cities Tragedy: Shooting Claims Life of an Eagan/Eden Prairie Firefighter
Twin Cities Tragedy: Shooting in Minneapolis claims the life of an Eagan/Eden Prairie Firefighter early Sunday morning.