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Minnesota Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Robert Lee Baker in Self-Defense Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of Robert Lee Baker III, remanding the case for a new trial after determining that the Dakota County District Court erred by failing to instruct the jury on self-defense and defense of others.
New Details Confirm Woman Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Had Been Working as a Local EMT
New developments have emerged in the case of Mikayla Empey, the 22-year-old woman charged with third-degree felony murder following the fentanyl overdose death of Lenore Ann Richard, 65, in January 2022.
Farmington Woman Faces Charges for Felony Murder in Fentanyl Overdose Death
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with third-degree felony murder following the overdose death of a South St. Paul resident in January 2022.
Police Pursuit Ends in Arrest on I-35W Following Standoff
A hit-and-run suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit and standoff on Interstate 35W, which ended after law enforcement deployed chemical agents to subdue the driver.
Revolve Hall: Apple Valley’s First Food Hall and the Vision of The Wondrous Collective
A new era of dining and community is coming to Apple Valley as The Wondrous Collective prepares to launch Revolve Hall, the city’s first food hall.
UPDATED: Police Respond to Incident at Burnsville Chick-fil-A, Taser Deployed
Burnsville Officers responded to the area of the Chick-fil-A on County Road 42 on Tuesday morning, November 27, 2024, shortly after 10 a.m., for an incident involving a patient having a mental health crisis.
South Saint Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Carjacking Incident in Apple Valley
A South Saint Paul man who was charged with carjacking in Apple Valley earlier this year, has been sentenced to over five years in prison following a guilty plea.
State Patrol Arrests Driver for Alleged Terroristic Threats in Apple Valley
An aggressive driving complaint involving threats led to a traffic stop and a felony arrest on Monday afternoon near County Road 42 and Foliage Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR Launches New EagleCam, Showcasing a New Pair of Bald Eagles
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is introducing a new location and pair of bald eagles to its EagleCam program lineup, highlighting the nesting activities of a breeding pair that has successfully raised eaglets for at least four years.
Burnsville’s Winter Lighting Ceremony
The magic of the holiday season comes alive on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., as Burnsville’s annual Winter Lighting Ceremony returns to Nicollet Commons Park.
Man Charged with Felony Drug Possession and Theft Following Theft From Burlington Coat Factory in Apple Valley
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing multiple criminal charges, including a felony for controlled substance possession and a gross misdemeanor for theft, following a series of incidents in Dakota County earlier this year.
Brooklyn Park Man Charged with Threats of Violence in Burnsville Assault Incident
A 29-year-old Brooklyn Park man has been charged with felony threats of violence following a reported assault in Burnsville on November 21, 2024.
Dakota County Plans Traffic Signal and Safety Upgrades for County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue Intersection Following Series of Accidents
Dakota County officials have announced plans to improve the intersection of County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue, the site of several serious accidents in recent months.
Light Snowfall Causes Hundreds of Crashes Across Minnesota
A light snowfall on Wednesday caused slippery road conditions across Minnesota, leading to over 577 crashes statewide.
Siblings Charged in Dakota County Copper Wire Theft Case
Authorities in Dakota County have filed charges against two siblings for allegedly stealing copper wire and damaging energy transmission equipment.
South St. Paul Mayor James Francis Fined $500 for Violations in Campaign Finance Case
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.
Apple Valley’s Lunds & Byerlys Honored as 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year
Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley has been recognized as the 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year for the Twin Cities region by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association.
UPDATED: Armed Robbery Shakes Staff at Red Fox Tavern in New Market Township
A terrifying armed robbery unfolded late Monday night at the Red Fox Tavern in New Market Township, leaving two employees shaken but unharmed.
BREAKING: Eagan Police Have Determined the November Sexual Assault Report to Be False
The Eagan Police Department announced today that the reported sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park on November 7, 2024, never occurred.
Burnsville Man Faces New Felony Charges Amid Continued Criminal Activity
A Burnsville man with a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for theft, assault, and fraud, faces new charges following a detailed investigation by local law enforcement.