Dakota County prosecutors move ahead with rape case after victim's death

The prosecution of a predatory sex offender in Dakota County has taken a twist with the death of an alleged victim. But prosecutors are vowing to take the case to trial, and are asking the woman’s statements before she died be admitted as evidence.

Dakota County prosecutors move ahead with rape case after victim's death
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The prosecution of a predatory sex offender in Dakota County has taken a twist with the death of an alleged victim. But prosecutors are vowing to take the case to trial, and are asking the woman’s statements before she died be admitted as evidence.

Families gather for Adaptive Ski Day at Buck Hill
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Families across the Twin Cities metro came to Buck Hill for Adaptive Ski Day. These will be held all season long.

Video: SUV slams into stopped vehicle along I-35E in Eagan, Minn.

A tow truck driver working along I-35E in Eagan, Minnesota narrowly escaped serious injury when a vehicle slammed into a disabled vehicle over the weekend.

Indigenous girl says Lakeville, Minn. tutor referred to Native Americans as 'savages'

Ana Negrete’s daughter River goes to McGuire Middle School in Lakeville; and the family says it’s here, after school, that a tutor has left a permanent scar on River’s seventh-grade year.

Indigenous girl says Lakeville, Minn. tutor referred to Native Americans as 'savages'
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Ana Nagrete?s daughter River goes to McGuire Middle School in Lakeville; and the family says it?s here, after school, that a tutor has left a permanent scar on River?s seventh-grade year.

Help local nonprofit wrap families in need in warmth

Have any new or gently used blankets? Drop them off at any of four locations across the metro from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. A local nonprofit will use them to help keep families in need warm.

Minnesota sells warehouse once planned as COVID-19 morgue

The fate of a warehouse once purchased by the state for possible COVID-related morgue storage has been determined.

Jury trials suspended through Feb. 1 for 7 Minnesota counties

Jury trials are suspended through Feb. 1 in Minnesota’s First Judicial District due to rising COVID-19 cases. 

Show dog Jasper found safe inside stolen van after 3 days, owner says

A prize-winning show dog that was inside a van when it was stolen from a hotel in South St. Paul over the weekend has been found safe, according to the dog’s owner.

Illinois woman desperate to find prize-winning boxer stolen in South St. Paul

An Illinois woman is offering a $5,000 cash reward to find her prize-winning boxer. Jasper was in the back of her van when it was stolen Saturday morning outside a South St. Paul hotel.

Police, owner search for missing dog in van stolen at South St. Paul hotel

The South St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a boxer that was kenneled in the back of a van when it was stolen Saturday morning.

Community raises more than $30,000 for beloved Lakeville teacher

Everybody has that one favorite teacher they will always remember. For Kerry and Mike Toscano's two daughters, it's Mr. Richard Larson.