Unlikely friendships forming at Minnesota Zoo amid COVID-19 closure
During the temporary closure of the Minnesota Zoo, some unlikely friendships are forming among the animals.
Police: Untreated mental health symptoms 'likely' played role in Apple Valley shooting
Apple Valley police investigators believe the shooter's untreated struggle with mental health issues may have played a role in Saturday's deadly incident in which he killed two family members and then died by suicide.
Search warrant: Man with suspected mental illness killed mom, brother, dogs before turning gun on himself
A man with a possible mental illness is believed to have shot and killed his brother and his mom as well as the two family dogs before turning the gun on himself at the family’s home in Apple Valley, Minnesota over the weekend, according to a search warrant.
Apparent murder-suicide shooting leaves 3 dead in quiet Apple Valley, Minn. neighborhood
Three people were found dead in a home in Apple Valley, Minnesota on Saturday in what police are calling "acts of family violence."
Popular deacon at Apple Valley church receives emergency stay, avoids deportation
Gladys Mbonifor is happiest singing at her church. Thanks to an emergency stay from a judge, she will get to stay in the United States for now.
Minnesota Zoo sea otter recovering from first-of-its-kind flipper amputation
A sea otter at the Minnesota Zoo is back on exhibit after recovering from what is believed to be the first flipper amputation ever performed on that species.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
Former Lakeville South football coach charged for unauthorized computer access
On Thursday, 45-year-old Tyler Jon Krebs has been charged with one count of unauthorized computer access.
Father pleads guilty for murdering his 13-day-old son in Apple Valley, Minn.
A 33-year-old man pleaded guilty to murdering his 13-day-old son last year in Apple Valley, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Apple Valley, Minn. church shows support for deacon facing deportation
An Apple Valley church is coming together to support one of its deacons who's facing deportation.
6-foot-tall Grinch decoration stolen from Apple Valley yard
A handmade Apple Valley Grinch decoration was taken from an Apple Valley front yard and the owner wants it back.
2 killed in crash involving semi truck in Apple Valley, Minn.
Two men died Friday night after their car was struck by a semi truck in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
School board elections in Eastern Carver County and Minnetonka face scrutiny
In Eastern Carver County and in Minnetonka, the school board races are heating up and turning highly political.
Police officers help tangled bald eagles in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Police officers in Apple Valley, Minnesota helped a pair of bald eagles Monday that were tangled together and unable to fly.
Why a south Twin Cities metro area school district is ditching MEA break next year
It’s a big weekend for thousands of Minnesota families who are celebrating MEA break, but for some, it could be their last.
Man gets 6 months in prison, grief therapy for leaving son in hot car while working CHS Field event
An Apple Valley, Minnesota man was sentenced to a year in prison Friday for leaving his 4-year-old son in a hot car while he worked an event at CHS Field last spring, resulting in his death.
High school teams get chance to play under bright lights at TCO Stadium
Minnesota football players are getting a huge opportunity this weekend to play games under the bright lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan.
Lakeville South football coach resigns amid police investigation into unauthorized computer access
The head football coach at Lakeville South High School has resigned after being placed on administrative leave.
15-year-old boy charged with murder in St. Paul shooting that killed Apple Valley teen
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with murder for the shooting death of another teen in St. Paul on Monday.
Search for convicted rapist continues after Labor Day assault in Apple Valley, Minn.
A convicted rapist is now a suspect in another sexual assault case in the Twin Cities metro.