Good Samaritans rescue family's dogs from Prior Lake townhome fire

No humans or dogs were injured in a fourplex townhome fire in Prior Lake Thursday morning thanks to the efforts of some Good Samaritans.

Shakopee School District facing millions in budget cuts without operating levy

Shakopee Public Schools remains the only Twin Cities metro area school district without an operating levy, which means the district may have to make millions more in budget cuts.

Police and fire departments across country send patches to Belle Plaine girl
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A young Girl Scout in Belle Plaine, Minnesota had extra boxes of cookies this year, so she gave them away to local police and fire departments. And as it turns out, it was a gift that keeps giving back.

Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place

Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.

Credit River Township to become newest Minnesota city, but some residents hesitant

Just over 25 miles out of the Twin Cities, Credit River Township is being incorporated, becoming Minnesota’s newest city, and the first to incorporate in over half-a-decade, but not everyone in town is on the same page about it.

1 dead, 1 injured in rock climbing fall at Interstate State Park

One man is dead and another is injured following an apparent rock climbing fall at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.

Crews respond to crashes, jackknifes, spinouts in slushy road conditions Monday

Snow has created tricky driving conditions in the Minnesota area Monday as emergency crews respond to crashes, jackknifed vehicles and spinouts in the southern half of the state. 

Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening

Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.

'Liquid gold': Seniors, healthcare workers line up for COVID-19 vaccine at Canterbury Park

COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up across the Twin Cities metro area, including at Canterbury Park where the focus was on frontline healthcare workers and seniors.

Sheriff pulls snowmobiles from Prior Lake, urges 'extreme caution' on ice

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says it has pulled out two snowmobiles from Prior Lake after they went through the ice in the past week.

1 injured, 1 arrested in stabbing in Sand Creek Township, Minnesota

One person is seriously injured and another is in custody after a stabbing Monday afternoon in Sand Creek Township, Minnesota, according to the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

Police investigating break-in, possible illegal street racing at Elko Speedway

Police in Elko, Minnesota are investigating a security breach at the Elko Speedway over the weekend. Investigators are exploring the possibility street racers illegally broke into the track early Sunday morning.