Two charged in Apple Valley shootout that killed mother, injured boyfriend
Prosecutors have now filed assault charges against two men involved in a shootout at an Apple Valley home that left a mother dead and her ex-boyfriend hurt.
Woman killed, 2 men injured in Apple Valley shooting
A woman was killed and her 25-year-old son was injured in a shooting on Sunday. The woman's ex-boyfriend was also hurt.
Ukrainian family arrives in Apple Valley after fleeing conflict
An Apple Valley family has doubled in size this week after their relatives in Ukraine were granted permission to flee the war there and come to Minnesota for two years.
Work to convert Minnesota Zoo's monorail into walking trail begins
The Treetop Trail is set to open in summer 2023.
Highway 55 construction in southeast metro begins
A months-long construction project on Highway 55 in the southeast metro area will begin Friday evening.
Amid COVID-19 absences, concerns raised over teachers providing medical care in local district
Former District 196 employee and school board candidate Jacob Rylander discusses his concerns about teachers being asked to perform medical procedures on students.
Minnesota Zoo's holiday lights show, Nature Illuminated, opens Thursday
The Minnesota Zoo’s holiday lights show, Nature Illuminated, is back again this year and will open to the public on Thursday.
'He's smiling down on us:' Family continues heart screenings in late son's honor
14-year-old Patrick Schoonover collapsed on the ice and died from sudden cardiac arrest during a hockey game in 2014, the result of two undetected heart defects. Now, his family hosts free heart screening events for youth in the community to honor him.
Minnesota Zoo confirms missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died
The Minnesota Zoo confirmed their missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died. She was found injured on the side of the road Thursday morning, the zoo said.
Minnesota Zoo Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, is missing
The Minnesota Zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, named Gladys, is missing. She’s probably still on Zoo property, but heads up Twin Cities. Call local police if spotted.
Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wins Olympic gold with buzzer beater takedown
University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson came from behind in the last 13 seconds to win gold in the finals of the 125-kilogram freestyle class at the Tokyo Olympics Friday.
Don't release your pet goldfish into lakes, Burnsville officials urge
City leaders in the Twin Cities metro are urging people not to release their pet goldfish in area lakes.
Police: Apple Valley man killed in July 4 firework accident
A man was killed in what police are calling a "tragic accident" after officers say he was hit in the head by a firework at his Apple Valley home.
Spacecraft to send Apple Valley artist's painting to the moon
Two space flights will blast off later this year with some special cargo on board. The spacecrafts will carry works of art from around the world to the moon. For the first time ever, this collection will include artwork by women.
Farm Babies back at Minnesota Zoo both in-person, virtually
Farm Babies is back at the Minnesota Zoo this spring after it was moved to a virtual event last year after the zoo closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missing: Apple Valley man last seen Friday morning
Police are asking for help finding a missing man who was last seen Friday morning in Apple Valley, Minnesota.