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UPDATED: Burnsville Man Found Guilty of Murdering and Dismembering His Mother, Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Dakota County jury has found 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of Burnsville guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder for the 2022 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness.
Little Canada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Murder of Woman at Eagan Hotel
Philip Jedidiah Wong, 27, of Little Canada, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the October 2023 murder of 53-year-old Jianqin Zhang, a woman from China, at an Eagan hotel.
Stray Bullet from Target Practice Accidentally Hits Driver on I-35 Near Harris, Minnesota
A 48-year-old man from Duluth was injured Thursday morning after being struck by a bullet while driving on southbound I-35 near Harris, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Man Charged Again in Eagan Outlet Mall Theft - Prosecutors Cite Repeat Offender Status
A Minneapolis man already facing serious organized retail theft charges in Dakota County is now accused of committing another felony-level burglary after allegedly shoplifting from the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan, a store he had been legally barred from entering due to a prior trespass notice.
17-Year-Old Arrested After Altercation at Knob Hill Park in Lakeville
A 17-year-old male was taken into custody Sunday evening following a reported altercation at Knob Hill Park that may have involved a firearm, according to Lakeville Police.
Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Concierge Apartments in Richfield
Several officers responded to reports of a possible shooting at the Concierge Apartments on Thursday evening, July 31, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:40 PM in the 7600 block of Penn Avenue South, prompting a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
Two Charged with Third-Degree Murder, Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Street Racing Crash in Eagan
Two individuals are facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide, for their roles in a high-speed street racing crash that killed two young adults last month in Eagan.
Eagan Police Investigating Late-Night Arson After Firework Explosion Destroys Trash Can
Eagan Police are investigating a dangerous act of arson that occurred early Friday morning in the Country Hollow neighborhood, after someone detonated a mortar-style firework inside a residential trash can.
Man Charged After Multi-Agency High-Speed Chase and DWI Refusal
A Blaine man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and refusing a breath test during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of July 13, 2025, that began in South St Paul, Minnesota and ended in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Fight Outside Eagan Community Center at Eagan FunFest
Update about a fight that occurred during Fourth of July festivities at the Eagan Community Center on Friday night, July 4, 2025.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Crash Involving State Trooper in Lakeville
The Lakeville Police Department is investigating a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle and an e-bike rider that occurred Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, in Lakeville.
Teen Girl Dies After Shooting at Brooklyn Park U-Haul Facility; Suspect Still at Large
A 17-year-old girl has died after being shot outside a U-Haul facility in Brooklyn Park Tuesday evening, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.
St Paul Man Charged with $1,500 Theft from Eagan Kwik Trip Hours After Release from Jail
An 18-year-old St. Paul man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from a Kwik Trip in Eagan just hours after being released from jail in a separate county.
Burnsville Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Targeting Electronics Manufacturer
A Burnsville man with a long history of fraud convictions has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for orchestrating a complex scheme that defrauded a California-based electronics manufacturing company out of nearly $3 million
One Dead, Two Injured in Serious Crash on Highway 149 in Eagan
One person is dead and two others were injured following a crash late Saturday night on June 14, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 149 and Highway 55 in Eagan.
Standoff in Eagan Ends in Suspect's Suicide After Domestic Assault Report
A domestic violence call escalated into a tense twelve-hour standoff in Eagan on Sunday, June 15, ultimately ending in tragedy when the armed suspect took his own life.
Shelter-in-Place Ordered in Faxon Township as Search Intensifies for Minnesota Shooter Vance Boelter
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for residents of Faxon Township on Sunday morning after a vehicle and personal items believed to belong to fugitive Vance Boelter were discovered in the area.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Information on Suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, in Shooting of Minnesota Lawmakers
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, in the shooting of Minnesota Lawmakers early Saturday morning.
Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses Shot in Apparent Targeted Political Attack; Rep. Hortman and Husband Killed
Two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot overnight in separate but related incidents in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
Burnsville Man Accused of Fleeing Police at 128 MPH in Eagan, Faces Felony Charge
A 21-year-old Burnsville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing from police at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour in what court records say was a densely populated area of Dakota County earlier this week.
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