Family says goodbye to pregnant woman killed in Lakeville; baby continues to fight for his life

Holding bright pink balloons to match her vibrant personality, the people who loved Kyla O'Neal most remembered her Tuesday for the beautiful and outgoing person she was after her life was lost in a senseless shooting in Lakeville this weekend.

Brother pleads guilty in deadly drag racing crash that killed couple in Burnsville

The teen who police said was dragging racing with his older sister when he caused a double fatal crash in Burnsville in 2021, which claimed the lives of a young couple, pled guilty to murder charges on Tuesday.

Pregnant woman fatally shot in Amazon Fulfillment Center parking lot

A 31-year-old woman was about to become a mother of four, but instead, she was shot and killed in a Lakeville parking lot Sunday night.

Ice maze opens in Eagan as part of Winter Skolstice event
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A half-mile ice maze has opened at Viking Lakes in Eagan for "Winter Skolstice," an winter event with a warming house, curling and pond hockey. The maze will be open through Feb. 19.

Mail issues plaguing Twin Cities metro delivers some holiday letdowns

Christmas looked different inside the Kittock household. Due to mail issues, Joe Kittock gifted his family empty boxes with a note that said the gifts had yet to arrive. Joe was so frustrated, he offered to volunteer to sort the mail himself.

Apple Valley hotel becomes victim of Bitcoin scam

Employees at an Apple Valley hotel became the victim of a scam that involved paying for a shipment that never came with Bitcoin.

Police search for robbers who tied up workers at Inver Grove Heights bank

Two workers were zip-tied by robbers at an Inver Grove Heights bank Thursday morning, before the thieves took off in a Buick LeSabre, in the midst of the winter weather cleanup Thursday morning.

Inver Grove Heights has the holiday spirit
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Every year, Inver Grove Heights hosts a residential light decorating contest called ?Light up the Heights.? This year, 26 homes participated. The first place finisher is 8238 Copland Way, and second place is 1953 59th Court East. For a full list and map, check out the Inver Grove Heights city website, IghMn.gov.

Best lights in Inver Grove Heights
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Inver Grove Height's annual Light up the Heights Holiday Light Contest is underway, with 26 homes in the running for best display. The city has a map of the houses in the competition, so grab your cocoa and enjoy! More details: https://www.ighmn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2345

Driver found guilty in Burnsville deadly drag racing crash

A jury has found a driver guilty in connection to a drag racing crash in Dakota County that killed two people in 2021.

First trial underway for siblings charged in deadly drag racing crash in Burnsville

The first of two trials in a deadly crash in Burnsville that authorities say was apparently caused by a brother and sister drag racing was underway on Wednesday.

Charges: Burnsville shooting suspect thought victim was 'talking' to his girlfriend

The man wanted in a shooting last week in Burnsville apparently shot his former friend in an apparent paranoid rage because he believed his former friend was carrying on an affair with his now ex-girlfriend.

2 bank robberies, same orange sweatshirt in Apple Valley, Savage

Multiple agencies are investigating the circumstances of a robbery and attempted robbery of two different credit unions Tuesday. Police believe the same suspect was involved in both incidents.

Man hides in West St. Paul Menards overnight, commits armed robbery in morning

A man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for armed robbery of a Menards in West St. Paul after he spent the night in the store, and demanded money the next morning.

Nonprofit started by teen to help mothers opens new location in Eagan a decade later

A 23-year-old woman from Eagan opened a new location for her nonprofit organization aiming to help mothers and children after starting it in her mother's basement almost 10 years ago. 

Bison reintroduced to Dakota County park

A herd of American plains Bison has been reintroduced to Spring Lake Park Reserve in Dakota County.