Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom retiring after 33 years
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom is retiring next month after serving as the county attorney for over 33 years.
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom is retiring next month after serving as the county attorney for over 33 years.
$3,000 per day fine for Minnesota bar that violated COVID-19 closure order
A Dakota County judge has found Alibi Drinkery owner Lisa Monet Zarza in contempt of court for keeping her Lakeville, Minnesota bar open in violation of a temporary injunction and the state’s executive order on indoor dining restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Dakota County judge has found Alibi Drinkery owner Lisa Monet Zarza in contempt of court for keeping her Lakeville, Minnesota bar open in violation of a temporary injunction and the state’s executive order on indoor dining restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge hears case of Lakeville bar open in defiance of governor's order
Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette laid out the state’s case against Lakeville bar Alibi Drinkery’s owner Lisa Monet Zarza in a court hearing in Dakota County Tuesday.
Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette laid out the state’s case against Lakeville bar Alibi Drinkery’s owner Lisa Monet Zarza in a court hearing in Dakota County Tuesday.
Alibi Drinkery reopens in spite of court order, faces 5-year liquor license suspension
Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville, Minnesota opened its doors to dine-in customers Thursday, the same day a Dakota County judge granted a temporary injunction forcing them to close for the duration of a ban on in-person dining that goes through January 10.
Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville, Minnesota opened its doors to dine-in customers Thursday, the same day a Dakota County judge granted a temporary injunction forcing them to close for the duration of a ban on in-person dining that goes through January 10.
Alibi Drinkery's restraining order stays in effect after court hearing
Judge Jerome Abrams left in place a temporary restraining order preventing Alibi Drinkery from opening its doors, as it did two days in a row last week.
Judge Jerome Abrams left in place a temporary restraining order preventing Alibi Drinkery from opening its doors, as it did two days in a row last week.
Alcohol suspected in deadly crash in Eagan backyard
Alcohol is suspected in an Eagan, Minnesota crash that left a passenger dead and the driver injured early Tuesday morning.
Alcohol is suspected in an Eagan, Minnesota crash that left a passenger dead and the driver injured early Tuesday morning.
AG Ellison sues 2 Minnesota bars for illegally reopening Wednesday
The Minnesota Attorney General has filed lawsuits against two bars that opened Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-related closures.
The Minnesota Attorney General has filed lawsuits against two bars that opened Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-related closures.
Man dies after house fire in Rosemount, Minn.
A man has died after a house fire earlier this month in Rosemount, Minnesota.
A man has died after a house fire earlier this month in Rosemount, Minnesota.
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.
Dakota County prosecutors have filed charges against the suspect shot by a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer Saturday.
Charges: Former Lakeville South softball coach stole more than $15,000 from booster club
A Lakeville high school softball coach has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $15,000 from booster club funds over the last two years.
A Lakeville high school softball coach has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $15,000 from booster club funds over the last two years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Thomas Academy honors 2 alums, students hear from Medal of Honor recipient in Veterans Day assembly
In honor of those who have served, Minnesota’s only all-male military leadership school hosted a Veterans Day assembly Wednesday.
In honor of those who have served, Minnesota’s only all-male military leadership school hosted a Veterans Day assembly Wednesday.
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.
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.
Police say one man is dead and two people are in custody after a shooting Monday night in Eagan, Minnesota.
Minnesota announces new COVID-19 testing sites in Burnsville, Morris, Owatonna and Stillwater
The Minnesota Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing locations in Burnsville, Morris, Owatonna and Stillwater next week.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing locations in Burnsville, Morris, Owatonna and Stillwater next week.
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.
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.
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.
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.