Kathy Gillen is turning the Eagan volleyball program over to her daughter.

Winner of seven state volleyball titles to be replaced by daughter

Longtime Eagan volleyball coach Kathy Gillen and her daughter talked many times about a possible succession plan. That plan is happening now.
Outdoors
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The northern lights near Siren, Wis.

See dazzling northern lights photos from across Minnesota and Wisconsin

The northern lights put on a spectacular show across Minnesota Thursday night into early Friday.
Local
10:25am

Eagan police officer injured in crash is doing 'remarkably well'

Kade Eggum has been upgraded from critical to stable condition.
High Schools
March 23
Wayzata guard Hayden Tibbits lined up a shot against Lakeville North guard Matt Drake in the first half Thursday.

Shot in final seconds lifts Wayzata over Lakeville North in 4A semifinal

Guard Hayden Tibbits scored the winning points after his team gave up big second-half leads.
South Metro
March 21
Minnesota’s Veterans Affairs Department Commissioner Larry Herke speaks to state senators at a hearing Tuesday about allegations regarding Hastings

Minnesota VA commissioner says he removed Hastings officials for 'change in culture'

He says two officials were removed because changes in culture were insufficient.
South Metro
March 21
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Louisville Township includes entertainment, food vendors, contests, games and rides. About 300,000 people attend

Scott County grants Renaissance Festival the permit necessary to run this year's fair

The County Board had considered revoking or changing the long-running fair's permit in response to traffic and parking concerns.
High Schools
March 21
Eastview’s Chet Kloss challenged Minnetonka’s Jordan Cain (20) under the basket during the first half.

Adams breaks tie in final minutes, Eastview beats Minnetonka in 4A

The score was tied with 1:54 to play, but Eastview rode a boost from Myles Adams, who hadn't been much of an offensive factor, to victory.
Local
March 21
Hafsa Abdi, 22, with the Shakopee Community Resource Center and Zahra Yasin, 28, with Isuroon helped a community member with some legal forms Monday a

Scott County's Family Resource Centers connect families to services and some fun

The county opened its new center in Shakopee this week, offering information on a wide variety of services and community programs.
High Schools
March 21
The Star Tribune All-Metro boys basketball first team, from left: Hayden Tibbits of Wayzata, Boden Kapke of Holy Family, Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle,

25 standouts: 2022-23 Star Tribune all-metro boys basketball teams

The players have a range of skills — scorers, rebounders, distributors. They range in size from 5-10 to 6-11 and school size from 2A to 4A.
Local
March 19
Oral exams are offered at the DVS office in downtown St. Paul.

DVS expands oral driver's license exam options for non-English speakers

Group testing is now available in Anoka, Eagan and St. Paul.
South Metro
March 19

Bloomington police seek help finding missing man

Family members haven't heard from Aaron Heikkila in several days.
South Metro
March 18
New Ukrainian refugees and new Home Depot employees Semen Romanov, right to left, Nazur Teteruk and Nataliia Dmytrenko, during training at a new Home

Jobs mean community to Ukrainian refugees in Minnesota

A Home Depot warehouse provides a lifeline to Minnesota group who fled war and are now starting work.
Local
March 18

Faribault man dies after rescue from Straight River

Jesse Decoux died Friday evening, hours after Faribault police located him face down in river. Family member were alarmed when the man left for a walk with his two dogs without returning.
Politics
March 16
Rep. Angie Craig was attacked last month in an elevator in her D.C. apartment building.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig's alleged attacker appears by video in D.C. federal court

Kendrid Khalil Hamlin was charged after Craig's attack last month.
High Schools
March 15
Lakeville North guard Gabby Betton wrapped an arm around Stillwater forward Elise Dieterle on Wednesday.

Late layup and steal boosts Stillwater past Lakeville North 67-65 in 4A

The Ponies' Amy Thompson made a layup with 11 seconds left for the winning points before a teammate sealed the game with clutch defense.
High Schools
March 15
Eagan defenders came at JaKahla Craft from all directions, but Kraft managed to lead St. Michael-Albertville in scoring with 24 points.

After a lull, St. Michael-Albertville fires up in 4A victory over Eagan

Eagan's first trip to the state tournament included an early lead that didn't last.
North Metro
March 14

Police identify deceased suspect in triple fatal shooting in Chisago County

The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in rural Dakota County a day before the other fatal shootings were discovered, the Chisago County Sheriff's Office said.
South Metro
March 14
A crash involving an Eagan squad car and a semitrailer truck had northbound Interstate 35E closed at Yankee Doodle Road on Tuesday morning.

Eagan police officer critically injured in I-35E crash

Northbound of I-35E lanes near Yankee Doodle Road were closed for about 7 hours before reopening about 12:30 p.m.
West Metro
March 13
Emergency crews near the site of a plane crash near Flying Cloud Airport and Grace Church Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Eden Prairie, Minn.

FAA begins investigation into Eden Prairie plane crash

Preliminary report shows plane crashed as it tried to land at Flying Cloud Airport
South Metro
March 13
A woman died in a house fire late Sunday.

Woman found dead inside Prior Lake home that caught fire

Officials have yet to give an initial indication of how the fire started.
Local
March 11
This fieldstone barn in Stevens County has been torn down.

Metro briefs: Photographer to speak on Minnesota's vanishing landmarks

A historian and photographer who was spent the past 25 years documenting the vanishing barns, schoolhouses, courthouses and churches across the state will be the…

Twin Cities south metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities southern suburbs, including Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights and Shakopee.