Traffic stop on I-35W in Lakeville leads to massive meth bust
According to charges, troopers found it suspicious that the man was traveling nearly 400 miles with an empty truck given the currently high costs of commercial operations.
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.
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.
Minnesota Sen. Jim Carlson to retire after 18 years in office
State Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan) announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term.
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.
Several Sylvan Learning Centers shutting down as Minnesota school year begins
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.
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.
South St. Paul shooting kills St. Olaf football player, suspect arrested
Officials with St. Olaf College have since confirmed one of the men found dead was a current junior and football player.
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.
