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.
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.
Resettling in Minnesota: Shakopee woman, nonprofit help 250 Afghan refugees
A Shakopee woman and a local humanitarian organization have partnered to set up homes for 250 Afghan refugees.
Prior Lake racist video: Police submit investigation to county attorney
The investigation into a racist video targeting a student at Prior Lake High School that made waves on social media last month is now in the hands of the county attorney, police announced on Tuesday.
Nurse charged with manslaughter in death of disabled child
Over the course of a 12-hour shift, prosecutors say the disabled child's ventilator alarm went off 93 times but was reset by David Weatherhead, who was caring for the child.
Vikings surprise Prior Lake student targeted in racist video with Super Bowl tickets
The Minnesota Vikings had a special surprise at Thursday's game for Nya Sigin, the 14-year-old student who was targeted in a racist video made by Prior Lake students.
Prior Lake HS 2nd racist video: 'Swift' action taken by school
Police in Savage say they have been made aware of a second video circulating on social media that appears to show another Prior Lake High School student make racist comments.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage schools switch to distance learning due to COVID surge
Another Twin Cities school district is switching to distance learning as COVID-19 cases surge in the state.
Prior Lake School Board meeting grows heated following student's racist video
The Prior Lake School Board meeting grew heated Monday night in the wake of racist videos posted by a student.
Shakopee school leaders extend Thanksgiving break due to COVID-19 spike
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
Support for Prior Lake teen Nya Sigin targeted in racist video
Hundreds of students and community members showed up at Prior Lake High School on Thursday to support the teen girl who was targeted by a racist video made by a classmate.
Army veteran couple honored with new home on Veterans Day
Two veterans were honored Thursday with keys to a brand new mortgage-free home.
'At a loss of words': Prior Lake high school student targeted in racist video speaks out
A community in the south metro is on edge this week because of a viral video showing a student at Prior Lake High School using the "N-word" to harass a Black student.


















