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Minnesota BCA Identifies Suspect and Officer Who Discharged Their Weapon in West St. Paul Standoff
The Minnesota BCA has released new information regarding last week’s deadly standoff in West St. Paul, identifying both the suspect who died and the officer who fired his weapon.
Eagan Police, Dakota County, and Minnesota State Patrol Catch 173 Drivers in Back-to-School Traffic Safety Operation
As students returned to school this week, the Eagan Police Department launched a high-visibility traffic safety operation aimed at cracking down on distracted driving and other violations.
Eagan Police Arrest Two Suspects After Theft and Taser Deployment at the Eagan Outlet Mall
A theft investigation at the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan escalated Monday afternoon when one of the suspects approached officers with a knife, prompting a Taser deployment and two arrests.
Grappler Technology Brings Eagan Police Pursuit to a Safe End in St. Paul
The Eagan Police Department has proven the effectiveness of the new Grappler device in the field, after it safely ended a vehicle pursuit that began in Eagan and continued into the city of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Man Found Guilty in Dakota County Identity Theft Case
A Minneapolis man has been convicted in Dakota County District Court for his role in an identity theft scheme that defrauded victims and a White Bear Lake car dealership out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Prosecutors Detail Years of Robberies, Burglaries, Fraud, and Abuse by Corey Cornell Hayes
Over the past several years, Corey Hayes has been tied to a series of armed robberies, burglaries, fraud schemes, and now domestic violence and stalking allegations that paint a portrait of escalating criminal conduct stretching nearly a decade.
Hours-long Standoff With Shots Fired at Police Ends with Suspect Deceased
A tense armed standoff in a quiet West St. Paul neighborhood ended Wednesday evening when a wanted man was fatally shot by law enforcement after exchanging gunfire with officers for several hours.
Man Accused of Stealing Over $7,000 in Trading Cards From Target
A 31-year-old man is facing felony theft charges after police say he attempted to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of trading cards from Target in Apple Valley earlier this month.
Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured
A devastating mass shooting unfolded at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Southwest neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, during a school-wide Mass attended by students and faculty of the affiliated Annunciation Catholic School.
Dakota County Bus Stop Arm Violation Complaint Filed
A criminal complaint has been issued against a 20-year-old in Prior Lake in connection with a school bus stop arm violation in Eureka Township. As students return to school, we have some safety reminders for you!
Dakota County Task Force Finds Nearly 90 Firearms, Drugs in South St. Paul Search
Court documents provide new details following a major law enforcement operation in South St. Paul last week that led to the seizure of nearly 90 firearms, drugs, and ammunition.
Road Rage Incident Leads to Charges in Inver Grove Heights
On August 18, 2025, Inver Grove Heights police responded to a report of a road rage incident that involved a weapon along Babcock Trail.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
A Minneapolis man with a lengthy history of violent crime has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
Eagan Man Charged After Seven-Hour Standoff with Police
A 34-year-old Eagan man is facing felony charges following a standoff with law enforcement that drew a massive police response and SWAT deployment earlier this week.
Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Heavy Police Presence in Eagan Neighborhood, Shelter-in-Place Issued
Heavy police response in Eagan prompts shelter-in-place near Albany Circle; multiple agencies and SWAT on scene as incident remains active.
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.
Burnsville Police Respond to Kidnapping Report That Turns Into a Lesson On Passenger Safety
What started as a call about a possible kidnapping in Burnsville, thankfully, turned out to be nothing more than a safety lesson. However, it still serves as an important reminder for drivers and passengers alike.
Burnsville Man Charged with Murder of Faribault Man Found Dead at Interlachen Park
A Burnsville man has been charged with second-degree intentional murder in connection with the death of a Faribault man whose body was discovered at Interlachen Park earlier this year.
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