Homeland Security agent pleads guilty in child porn case

A Homeland Security agent charged in a child porn case has pleaded guilty, admitting to having sex with an underage girl on multiple occasions in court documents.

Open Door Pantry in Eagan getting temporary shutdown support

The Open Door Pantry in Eagan is responding to increased demand by hosting food distributions every Saturday in November. Executive Director Jason Viana shared that the pantry is open to help those impacted by the SNAP payment uncertainty.

Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits

Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

Data center debate: Hermantown votes to rezone land
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Debates over data centers are happening across Minnesota. On Monday night, the Hermantown City Council voted unanimously to approve rezoning land in order to build a data center there.

Inspirational hat project spreads warmth
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One Rosemount woman is proving that sometimes a small gesture can make a big difference.

Farmington widower's Halloween haunt combats food shelf shortages
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A Halloween display in Farmington supports the local food shelf with hundreds or even thousands of pounds of donations each year. Jon Brimacomb, known as Mr. Halloween, has been collecting food donations for years at the urging of his wife, Suzanne, who has since passed away. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

St. Cloud police officer dies days after off-duty crash

St. Cloud Police Officer Ryan Ebert, 44, who was with the department 18 years, died at the hospital days after he was involved in a crash while off-duty.

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.

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.