Burnsville police seek info on man’s death at Interlachen Park

The Burnsville Police Department is asking the public’s help for more information after a man was found dead last Saturday morning.

Lakeville native Thomas Petersen chasing UFC dream
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A Minnesota mixed martial arts competitor returns to the octagon this weekend with plenty at stake, and Lakeville native Thomas Petersen has a big fanbase.

Burnsville 2nd Annual Meet and Convoy for First Responders
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Burnsville first responders gathered to honor men and women in uniform with a convoy that started at Burnsville Center.

8-year-old Cambridge girl guest of honor at football events after story goes viral

Since sharing her story on social media, Elena Easley's life has taken a couple of unexpected turns, and one of them led her to TCO Performance Center in Eagan for the Collegiate Women's Flag Football Championship this weekend.

I-35W closing from Burnsville split to I-494 in Bloomington
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A major road closure is expected to cause headaches for drivers in the south metro area this weekend. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full report.

Missing woman believed to be held against her will found safe, BCA says

The woman who was missing and was believed to be held against her will has been found safe, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced Thursday.

Farmington man accused of stabbing wife 10 times over cheating allegations

A 52-year-old Farmington man is accused stabbing his wife 10 times and trying to kill her after he suspected she was cheating on him, according to charges filed Thursday in Dakota County Court.

Hudson man charged in South St. Paul apartment fatal shooting

A Hudson, Wisconsin, man is charged with second-degree murder after the fatal shooting of his roommate in South St. Paul.

I-35W, Hwy 13 construction projects begin in Burnsville

Work along I-35W and Highway 13 in Burnsville is slated to start this week. Here's what you need to know.

South St. Paul residents launch recall effort after meth exposure at Pam Bakken's day care

A group of residents in South St. Paul have filed a recall petition for City Council member Pam Bakken after a 3-year-old boy who was at her day care tested positive for meth.

Burnsville ponders changing graduation to accommodate Muslim holiday
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School officials in Burnsville are considering changing their high school?s graduation date this year to accommodate a Muslim holiday on June 6.

Burnsville first responders bridge dedication proposed by lawmakers

A bill proposed by lawmakers would dedicate the Burnsville Parkway bridge over Interstate 35W to the three first responders killed in a March 2024 shooting.

Lakeville schools to pay $30K in 'Black Lives Matter' poster settlement

Lakeville Public Schools have agreed to pay $30,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of parents and students over Black Lives Matter posters put up in the district.

High school hockey coach recovering from devastating brain injury

A police officer and high school hockey coach is now home after a devastating brain injury on the ice. He says he’s thankful to be alive, and now he’s on a mission to keep others safe on the ice.

MN bill proposes $31 million for teacher training
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Education is a massive topic in government, and the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee recently discussed legislation to invest more than $31 million in one-time funding to ensure teachers are paid for the time spent getting literacy training. The bill is being considered for this session?s Education Budget Bill. The bill's author, Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL Inver Grove Heights), explains what needs the bill addresses and how it would be funded.

Dakota Co. charity event honoring six first responders killed in line of duty

Ballin’ in Dakota County Charity Basketball Tournament will be played in April to honor six Minnesota heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024. It is the most in the state in a single year since the event has been keeping track.