Lakeville wrong-way crash leaves driver dead, another seriously hurt

Lakeville police said an 85-year-old driver was traveling south in the northbound lanes when he collided with another vehicle. The driver did not survive his injuries.

School honors cancer victim with expanded Ninja Warrior course

An upgraded Ninja Warrior course at Kaposia Education Center continues to honor the memory of a victim of cancer.

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.

Largest IMAX screen in Minnesota coming to Lakeville Emagine theater

Movie theater chain Emagine Entertainment says it is working to add the largest IMAX screen in Minnesota at its Lakeville location in time for the release of a new Avatar film this December.

Rosemount police chief placed on leave ‘effective immediately’

The City of Rosemount announced police chief Mikael Dahlstrom is on leave “effective immediately", though no details were provided about the reason for his absence.

Abandoned dog is newest member of West St. Paul Police

Last April, a citizen found what appeared to be an abandoned puppy at the Thompson Park pavilion in West St. Paul and turned it into police.

South St. Paul council member's daycare license reinstated after alleged meth exposure

South St. Paul City Council Member Pam Baken has had her home daycare license reinstated following an appeal over its revocation when a child tested positive for methamphetamine.

2 construction workers killed 1 day apart
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Two construction workers have been killed one day apart, one in Maple Grove and another in Burnsville. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

Construction worker fatally struck on I-35W in Burnsville

A worker died Wednesday morning after being hit in the construction zone of southbound Interstate I-35W in Burnsville.

St. Olaf college football player remembered for grit and determination

A St. Olaf College football player is being remembered for his grit and personality after he was shot and killed Friday morning in South St. Paul.

Burnsville PD: 'Closure' after woman sentenced for straw purchase
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A woman was found guilty of straw purchasing the weapons that were used in a shooting that killed two Burnsville police officers and a firefighter. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.

Burnsville first responder shooting: Ashley Dyrdahl gets nearly 4 years in prison

Ashley Dyrdahl was sentenced Wednesday to nearly four years in prison and two years probation for buying the guns used to carry out the Burnsville tragedy in February of 2024.

Driver charged in Dakota Co. head-on crash that killed 2 people

The accused driver was discharged from probation for a 2023 DWI conviction just five days before the fatal collision, according to court records.

Gov. Walz, cabinet visiting Inver Grove Heights school
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Gov. Tim Walz and his cabinet will be meeting at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, where we expect to learn more about his plan to call a special session on gun control. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.

Ashley Dyrdahl sentencing for straw purchasing
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The woman who bought the guns used to kill three Burnsville first responders will learn how much time she'll spend in prison when she's sentenced on Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors describe the Burnsville gunman, Shannon Gooden, as a "violent and depraved man," but say his girlfriend Ashley Dyrdahl "enabled" the "unthinkable act" by providing him with the weapons used to kill police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in February 2024.