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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.
West St. Paul Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Fatal Stabbing at Group Home
A West St. Paul man convicted of fatally stabbing his housemate at an adult group home has been sentenced to 367 months in prison.
Employer Fined $730,369 for Safety Violations After Diver’s Death in Apple Valley
A Columbia Heights company is facing significant penalties following the tragic death of 18-year-old Joe Anderson, a worker who drowned while performing aquatic weed removal at Lac Lavon Lake in Apple Valley, Minnesota in May 2024.
Hastings Man Killed in Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident in Dakota County
A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of a 69-year-old Hastings man on County Road 46 near General Sieben Drive.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Burnsville Teen
A fatal motorcycle accident in Burnsville, Minnesota, claims the life of a Burnsville teen.

Minnesota Reports Rare Human Death from Rabies, Public Urged to Take Precautions with Bats
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is investigating a rare human death from rabies, following a bat exposure in western Minnesota earlier this year.
West St. Paul Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Group Home Stabbing
John C. Adams II, 43, of West St. Paul, has been found guilty of intentional second-degree murder for the 2020 fatal stabbing of 68-year-old David Eugene Rahn.

13-Year-Old Drowns at Parkridge Way Apartments in New Hope, Minnesota
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office reports that a 13-year-old drowned at Parkridge Way Apartments in New Hope, Minnesota, yesterday evening.

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.
UPDATED: Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash in Eagan: Investigation Continues
Eagan Police, with help from the Minnesota State Patrol, are investigating a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash in Eagan, Minnesota, Saturday evening.

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.

Fatal Crash Briefly Closes Highway 61 at Manning Avenue in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
A serious accident occurred in Cottage Grove, Minnesota around 2:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon. This has been confirmed as a fatal crash.
Body Found in Elm Creek Rest Area: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Investigating
The Hennepin County Sheriff announced late this afternoon that authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in a creek at the Elm Creek Rest Area in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
Accident at Highway 55 and Lexington Avenue in Eagan, MN, Has Turned Fatal; Authorities Still Investigating
A serious accident at the intersection of Highway 55 and Lexington Avenue on Saturday, June 29, 2024, resulted in road closures and a significant emergency response. This is now a fatal crash.

Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and State Patrol Under Investigation by Minneapolis Police Department
A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and the Minnesota State Patrol is currently under investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Recovery Efforts Continued Tuesday for a Vehicle in the Minnesota River; Two Vehicles & Victim Found
Recovery efforts continued on Tuesday for a Vehicle that drove into the Minnesota River on Sunday evening. During recovery efforts, a second vehicle was found. The victim was found in the vehicle.