City of South St. Paul City releases an official statement, and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office announces they won’t be filing charges against Council Member Pamela Bakken.

A formal petition to begin the recall process against South St. Paul City Council Member Pamela Bakken was filed Friday morning at City Hall, marking the latest development in a months-long controversy surrounding the council member.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has suspended the license of Pamela Bakken, a family child care provider in South St. Paul and a member of South St. Paul’s City Council, following serious allegations involving child endangerment.

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) has concluded that Mayor James Francis of South St. Paul, Minnesota, violated sections of the Minnesota Fair Campaign Practices Act during his 2024 re-election campaign.

A formal complaint has been filed against Mayor James "Jimmy" P. Francis, accusing him of multiple violations of Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Fair Campaign Practices Acts, alongside allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Investigation Into Red Oak Park Shooting Continues; Police Are Still Seeking the Public’s Assistance - Latest update from Burnsville Police, September 19, 2024.

The Burnsville Police Department, led by Police Chief Tanya Schwartz, has provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the Red Oak Park shooting that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2024.

The Burnsville City Council responds to Friday Night incident at Red Oak Park, and addresses security for the the upcoming Burnsville Festival.

Apple Valley Voters Approve Both Parks Referendums

Uniting to save the Redwood Pool Community Pool in Apple Valley - latest update!