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.

Deputies: 2 dead after teen tries to pass semi in Rosemount

Deputies say two people are dead after a head-on collision on Monday in Rosemount, Minn. that deputies say happened when a teen driver tried to pass a semi.

Highway 55 closing near Rosemount Wednesday night until next week

Drivers will have to take a longer route to get around a stretch of Highway 55 near Rosemount as both directions will close Wednesday night until next week.

Eagan woman pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud case

Prosecutors said Jama spent money from the Feeding Our Future scheme on a home in Eagan and two cars, including a Tesla Model X.

Man dies after motor home stalled and started on fire in Eagan

An Inver Grove Heights man died after his motor home stalled on the side of the road in Eagan and started on fire Sunday. 

Legendary barber in east Twin Cities, George Ficocello, passes away unexpectedly

For nearly three years, Nancy Mielke worked next to George Ficocello at his barbershop in Mendota. But now his chair sits empty, a somber tribute to the man who gave more than 60 years of his life to his chosen profession.

Fairy grandparents offer helping hand to students
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The Fairy Grandparent Network, comprising of mostly retired grandparents, is giving a helping hand to students and teachers in need of anything from school supplies to clothing. FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard has the full story.

Husayn Braveheart charged with fleeing police in Eagan

A young man who accepted a controversial plea deal for a deadly 2019 carjacking in Minneapolis, which happened as a minor, is accused of driving a stolen vehicle and fleeing from police. 

Taco-making bartender fights cancer with support from friends

A bartender known for her tacos at a bar in the Mendota Heights area has impacted many with her special recipe. But now those who enjoyed her fresh food and service are coming together after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer.

Taco-making bartender fights breast cancer
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A bartender known for her tacos at a bar in the Mendota Heights area has impacted many with her special recipe. But now those who enjoyed her fresh food and service are coming together after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer.

West St. Paul police pursuit ends with 1 man dead Sunday morning

Police say a man is dead after crashing into a power pole while trying to flee from officers during a pursuit early Sunday morning.