Suspect shot by St. Paul police officer charged in earlier incident

Dakota County prosecutors have filed charges against the suspect shot by a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer Saturday. 

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears. 

Missing: Apple Valley man last seen Friday morning

Police are asking for help finding a missing man who was last seen Friday morning in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

2 months in jail for crash that injured 2 at Eagan Starbucks

A man who was drunk when he crashed his SUV into two people sitting on a Starbucks patio, leaving them with broken bones and other serious injuries, has been sentenced in Dakota County to two months in jail.

Burnsville football player reflects on her trailblazing journey to varsity

As the Burnsville High School football team takes the field for its last regular season game Wednesday night, one of the players will be reflecting on her unique journey in the sport.

One dead, two in custody after shooting in Eagan, Minnesota

Police say one man is dead and two people are in custody after a shooting Monday night in Eagan, Minnesota.

2 dead, 1 hospitalized after shooting in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Two people are dead and one is in the hospital after a shooting at an apartment building in Apple Valley, Minnesota Wednesday night. 

Bicyclist seriously injured in hit and run in Eagan, Minnesota

Police are investigating a hit and run after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Eagan, Minnesota.

Free COVID-19 testing clinic to be held in Burnsville in November

A free COVID-19 testing clinic in Burnsville, Minnesota will be held in early November as part of a state and county effort to increase access to testing amid the pandemic, according to Dakota County officials.

Lakeville City Council approves plans for Amazon fulfillment center

The Lakeville City Council approved a resolution for the addition of a 750,000-square-foot Amazon fulfilment center at Interstate South Logistics Park.

2 drivers dead after semi, car crash on Hwy. 19 near Northfield

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a head-on crash on Highway 19 near Northfield that left two drivers dead Monday morning.

Free COVID-19 testing clinics coming to Inver Grove Heights, Northfield

There will be two free COVID-19 testing events in Dakota County next week, hosted through a partnership between county leaders and the Minnesota Department of Health.

These 7 Minnesota cities will offer free COVID-19 testing next week

The cities of St. Joseph, Willmar, Fairmont, Inver Grove Heights, Ely and Cloquet, Minn. will host COVID-19 testing sites next week.

West St. Paul Police looking to crack down on illegal dumping spot

A dead end street in a secluded spot in West St. Paul has become a dumping ground for furniture and police are looking for a suspect caught on camera violating the law.