Eagan's Grace Slavic Church fire leaves community heartbroken

The community is rallying to support Grace Slavic Church in Eagan after a fire broke out, causing significant damage. Investigators are pointing to Christmas lights as the cause.

Christmas lights may have ignited Eagan church fire
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People are picking up the pieces after a church fire in Eagan, which investigators say may have been started by Christmas lights. FOX 9's Leon Purvis reports.

Eagan teen charged with multiple felonies for school threats

An Eagan teen now faces four felony counts of threats of violence connected to school threats against District 196, leading to classes being canceled at south metro high schools.

South metro schools threat: 1 in custody, 2 questioned

One teenager was arrested and two others have been questioned after a series of threats against south Twin Cities metro schools between Sunday and Tuesday.

Teens taken into custody after Minnesota schools closed due to threats

Multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in the southern Twin Cities metro closed or enacted early releases on Tuesday due to “potential online threats." ISD 191 canceled all after school activities.

Homeland Security agent pleads guilty in child porn case

A Homeland Security agent charged in a child porn case has pleaded guilty, admitting to having sex with an underage girl on multiple occasions in court documents.

Open Door Pantry in Eagan getting temporary shutdown support

The Open Door Pantry in Eagan is responding to increased demand by hosting food distributions every Saturday in November. Executive Director Jason Viana shared that the pantry is open to help those impacted by the SNAP payment uncertainty.

Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits

Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

Eagan police, Dakota County named in wrongful death lawsuit

A Cottage Grove man who was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated was actually suffering a massive stroke, something police and jail officials ignored, his family’s attorney said.

Family sues police, county after man is arrested, dies from stroke
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The family of a Cottage Grove man is suing Eagan police and Dakota County after he died from a stroke in jail. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

'The Grappler' deployed in Eagan police pursuit
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Eagan police are utilizing a new tool to safely bring pursuits to an end. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.

Eagan police discuss 'Grappler' use during pursuit
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An Eagan police sergeant spoke live about the first use of the "Grappler" during a pursuit over the weekend.

Vikings night practice: How to watch Vikings Training Camp Live on FOX 9, FOX LOCAL

The Minnesota Vikings are holding their only night practice of the season on Monday at TCO Stadium in Eagan — and you can watch the action on FOX 9 and FOX LOCAL.

2 charged with murder in deadly Eagan street racing crash

Two people have been charged via a warrant with murder in a deadly street racing crash in Eagan in June.

Elevated lead levels in Eagan has residents concerned
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Several Minnesota agencies held an open house to answer questions about "elevated" lead levels at Gopher Resource in Eagan. Many residents said the forum did not provide an opportunity to get any substantive answers. Multiple spokespersons refused to answer questions, instead suggesting FOX 9 make an appointment.

Gopher Resource pollution in Eagan: Lawmaker calls for investigation into MPCA response

After Eagan residents were unknowingly breathing in lead for months, a Minnesota House representative is calling for a special review of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) response to the toxins detected at the Gopher Resource recycling center.