Man who hit deer fatally struck while clearing it off road: Sheriff's office

A 69-year-old Hastings man is dead after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while he was clearing a deer from the road that he had just hit.

Minnesota spends millions sending troubled youth out-of-state for treatment

A review of state and county data as well as spending records highlights the challenge of addressing youth mental health issues in Minnesota, particularly among children coming through the juvenile justice system.  

Multi-vehicle crash in Burnsville: Traffic cameras
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MnDOT traffic cameras captured a multi-vehicle crash in Burnsville around midnight on the Interstate 35W bridge over the Minnesota River. The driver of an SUV had already spun out when two other drivers lost control and spun across the ice, before they all collided.

Restaurant employees zip-tied at gunpoint are 'Still in shock'

Lee Petersen says he is still trying to process what happened at his restaurant, the Red Fox Tavern near Lakeville, on Monday night.

How to prevent mail theft during the holidays
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Law enforcement shares some tips on how to keep your mail safe this holiday season. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Sunfish Lake burglaries have residents ?vigilant?
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Authorities are investigating a rash of burglaries in an area of Dakota County known for valuable homes.

Police chase ends in fatal crash on I-494 in South St. Paul

Crashes on Interstate 494 in South St. Paul and Highway 61 in Maplewood caused serious backups in the eastern Twin Cities metro on Monday morning.

Sunfish Lake burglaries: Police tell residents ‘stay vigilant'

Authorities are working to reassure residents of the Dakota County community of Sunfish Lake after a rash of burglaries that have occurred in recent weeks.

South St. Paul bicycle crash leaves man critically injured

A 58-year-old bicyclist from St. Paul was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries after crashing into a vehicle.

Man granted new trial in deadly Eagan shooting due to bad jury instructions

The man convicted in a deadly shooting outside an Eagan hotel has been granted a new trial following a ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court, in which justices found should have allowed self defense arguments during jury instructions.

'No evidence' to link Eagan's Lebanon Hills Park assaults, investigation continues

Eagan police are continuing their investigation into the two assaults that took place in the city's Lebanon Hills Park, saying the two attacks may not be related. 

Sexual assault reported at popular Eagan Park
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Eagan police and the Dakota County Sheriff's Office has increased patrols and are urging caution after two sexual assaults took place at the popular Lebanon Hills Park in Eagan.

Lebanon Hills Regional Park sexual assault reports prompt extra police patrols

Law enforcement agencies in Eagan said there will be more patrols in and around Lebonon Hills Regional Park after two sexual assault reports in the area. 

Minnesota cities declare burning bans due to dry conditions

The cities of Bloomington and Burnsville have declared a ban on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to remove any potential ignition source to help prevent fires.

Minnesota cities declaring burning bans
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Several cities across Minnesota are enacting bans on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to help prevent fires.