South Metro
April snowfall brings as much as 10 inches to parts of state
The snow let up in the metro area before 7 p.m., leaving behind totals between 4 and 8 inches rather than the initial forecast of 3 to 6 inches. Numerous crashes and spinouts were reported as plows struggled to keep up.
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Dakota County opens hotel shelter for homeless
About 45 people moved into Eagan lodging to curb the spread of COVID-19.
South Metro
30-year term for S. Minnesota man who kidnapped, raped woman
He choked her until she passed out at least once, according to authorities.
South Metro
Minnesota BCA: 2 officers fire shots as chase suspect apprehended in Shakopee
The chase began when a car passed a State Patrol vehicle on Interstate 494 near Dodd Road going 100 mph.
South Metro
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Confessions with social distancing
Pastor Lundgren would normally be holding a day of confessions for hundreds of Catholic school children and parishioners to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation in his area, but because of Covid-19, he came up with confessions via drive-up in a car or on the sidewalk.
South Metro
South Metro
Authorities identify man and boy, 11, killed in Scott County crash
Wycliff Mose Chacha, 36, of Eagan, and Maxwell Araka Chacha, 11, died in the crash, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
Local
At Como and Minnesota zoos, the animals must adjust, too
With no visitors to interact with, the animals are getting extra attention from their handlers to keep them alert and active.
South Metro
Man dies in Inver Grove Heights apartment fire
Firefighters found the victim in the unit where the fire started.
South Metro
Charges: After social media beef, Maplewood teen killed rival with shotgun in South St. Paul
Marcelino Santiago Lopez, 19, killed a man who had been dating his ex-girlfriend, according to the charges.
South Metro
Turkey busts through semi windshield on I-35E, then goes on its merry way
The driver was not hurt and the turkey went back into a wooded area, police said.
South Metro
One dead, one critical, one in custody in South St. Paul shooting
The adult male suspect called authorities shortly afterward and surrendered to West St. Paul police.
Local
How and where Minnesota's population grew in the last decade
New population estimates data from the U.S. Census Bureau shed light on what's driving the state's population growth, and where it's occurring.
South Metro
2 people in car killed in collision with semi near Prior Lake
A boy in the car was seriously injured, authorities said.
South Metro
South Metro
South Metro
Fed up with complaints over bad operators, Savage will begin licensing towing companies
The city is likely the first metro area suburb to require a license.
South Metro
Inver Hills, Dakota County Technical College get new president
Michael Berndt has worked for Minnesota State for 20 years, and has held the role of interim president of DCTC and Inver Hills since 2018.
South Metro
Police trying to determine where teen was when run over and killed in Inver Grove Heights
The 46-year-old driver of the SUV was cooperating with authorities, police said.
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