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.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes back dolphins at Discovery Bay

The last time the Minnesota Zoo housed dolphins was back in 2012. The seven dolphins are visiting from the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois as their habitat undergoes renovations.

Former Vikings coach Adam Zimmer dead at 38
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Former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer has died. He was 38 years old. His sister, Corri, confirmed the news in a social media post Tuesday morning. In the post, she said he died Monday.

CANCELED: Amber Alert issued for missing toddler in Apple Valley

The Minnesota BCA has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing toddler, who police believe was taken by a non-custodial parent in Apple Valley on Sunday. 

Lakeville man dies after I-35W crash in Burnsville

A man from Lakeville, Minnesota lost his life on Sunday after a wreck along I-35W in Burnsville.

FOUND: 74-year-old Montgomery man

Police in Montgomery, Minnesota, say they have located the missing 74-year-old man.

Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail: First segment installed
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The Minnesota Zoo on Thursday took another step in the construction of a Treetop Trail on the former monorail. The first segment of the trail was raised onto the track on Thursday. When construction is complete, the 1.25-mile trail will be the longest elevated pedestrian loop. It will allow zoogoers to walk through the zoo from 32 feet above the ground. Video courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo.