South Metro
Magic trick with handcuffs goes awry at Eagan birthday party
Two pals surrendered to an Eagan police officer, who set them free from their magic trick slipup.
Variety
Minnesota's dancing star hasn't left the dance floor since the days of disco
Starting in the days of disco, a Twin Cities dance instructor and competitor built a ballroom dynasty.
South Metro
South Metro
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Twice a year, human waste goes back to the land
The Met Council is now embarking on a $23 million project to process more biosolids as the area grows.
South Metro
Burnsville man charged with firing shots into Shadey's Bar in St. Paul
The suspect was arrested after crashing his car into another vehicle.
South Metro
Want to wear your pride in Burnsville? Check out the city's online store
PJs and polo shirts with a Burnsville logo? Suburb is selling branded items online.
South Metro
Person stabbed as altercation spills to light rail
The victim had "serious injuries" and no one was arrested, police say.
South Metro
Carver, Dakota and Scott county boards approve 2020 budgets, tax levy increases
Property tax levy hikes for 2020 range from 2.8 to 4.9%.
South Metro
South Metro
"The Rise of Skywalker" draws dressed-up fans to Shakopee theater
It's opening night for "The Rise of Skywalker," and fans attending a screening at Shakopee's Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema dressed for the occasion Thursday night.
South Metro
Dakota County petting zoo owner settles wolf-killing lawsuit
Trial in federal court was supposed to start Monday, but ended with a settlement barring defendant from selling wolves or their parts.
South Metro
Basketball game canceled as more schools report flu-like illnesses
Dozens hospitalized across the state; basketball game postponed in Buffalo.
South Metro
Speeding snowmobiler hits pickup south of Twin Cities and is killed
The collision occurred about sunset Saturday near Montgomery.
South Metro
Property taxes set to rise for most, but some jurisdictions trim hikes
Home values are going up, and levies are taking effect, but some municipalities have tried to minimize the increases for 2020.
South Metro
South Metro
Woman convicted of fatal 2008 bus crash indicted for reentering U.S.
Olga Marina Franco del Cid was deported in 2016.
South Metro
Burnsville district to close 3 schools to deal with declining enrollments
Declining enrollment drove the vote to close one middle school and two elementary schools
South Metro
Former Burnsville man sentenced to prison term for Ponzi scheme targeting elderly
Jamie Lee Smith took in his customers' coins to evaluate or hold but later sold them without permission and kept the money for personal expenses, prosecutors said.
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