8 people escape as crews battle 3-alarm fire in Lakeville
Eight people were able to make it to safety after a large fire at a home in Lakeville, Minnesota overnight.
‘Turtle tunnels’ installed in Dakota County to help protect wildlife crossing
Trail cameras recently captured a snapping turtle, muskrat and squirrel using the new "critter crossings" in Eagan.
Daughters share mother's love of stitching at Burnsville garage sale
Tucked away near the back of this Burnsville garage sale sits piles upon piles of old-fashioned, flour sack dish towels, each stitch lovingly sewn by Janice Beguhn.
Racist property language getting undone in Dakota County
Racist language built into some homeownership documents in the Metro area is surfacing and getting undone.
Minnesota man found after escaping custody in Georgia ahead of felony hearing
A Minnesota man has been found after escaping from authorities in Georgia as they attempted to transport him to Dakota County for a felony harassment warrant hearing.
Growing 'rock snake' in West St. Paul becomes community collaboration
An anonymous art project started up outside a library in West St. Paul has quickly turned into a community collaboration.
Soldier's 6 receives donations for service dogs after Officer Wallin's death
The family of fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin directed donations from the community to go toward Soldier's 6.
Dakota Co. intersection gets safety upgrades after crashes, complaints
After months of resident complaints and a surge in crashes, a busy township intersection in the heart of Dakota County is getting several safety enhancements.
Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail officially opens
A long-anticipated day — the Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail is officially up and running.
Wildfires: Simultaneously our friend and foe
Wildfires are both naturally occurring and beneficial — and, in many cases, necessary evolution of forests and grasslands alike. But it's far more complex than that with humans directly affecting our landscape in both good and not-so-good ways.
5-year-old boy drowns in Eagan pool: Police
Eagan police said a 5-year-old boy drowned in a pool Thursday afternoon.
Farmington mayor and top city staff walk 24 hours for cancer
The staff at Farmington city hall have been in the middle of a massive fundraising campaign, as several top city leaders commit to walk 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer.
Couple faces Green Card delay: 'There's no ETA'
Ryan and Anjie Lee thought the hard part was over. The couple got engaged just before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out but were forced to wait years for a fiancé visa to be approved, with Ryan in Minnesota and Anjie stuck in the Philippines.
Fargo police shooting: Injured officer was from Eagan
Monday, we are learning more about the three Fargo police officers shot in the line of duty last week.



















