South Metro
Former Mendota church employee who stole $33K gets probation, jail term.
Christopher Paul Seiple must also repay the money he stole, and then some.
South Metro
Driver charged with killing pedestrian in Bloomington in December
The Burnsville man showed signs of impairment, the charges said, and had a breath test at the scene that registered a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.129 percent.
Local
Some person-to-person public services resuming in county bordering Twin Cities
Not all services will be available starting Monday, including public access to jail.
South Metro
Local
Minnesota Zoo lays off 48, but preparing to reopen
The Apple Valley zoo is requesting a $6 million emergency state subsidy to stay afloat.
South Metro
Northfield officer hurt in crash while responding to emergency call
The officer was treated at a hospital and released. The State Patrol is investigating.
South Metro
A national rarity: Northfield firefighter retires after living at firehouse for 47 years
In what might be a national longevity record, Mike Kruse is retiring and moving out of the cozy confines above his pumper truck after 47 years.
South Metro
South Metro
Man fatally pinned operating heavy equipment near stores in Champlin
The 43-year-old from Prior Lake was clearing brush working alone, police said.
South Metro
Youth wrestling coach charged with sexually assaulting girl in Eden Prairie
Mustafa Shabazz, a former high school assistant, has a history of inappropriate conduct with underage girls, authorities allege.
South Metro
Woman dies in head-on crash on Hwy. 13 in Scott County
The crash happened Monday about 7:20 a.m. at 240th Street
South Metro
Swindler paid for Eagan restaurant with fake $400K cashier's check, charges say
Alleged fake $400K check passed before his prison term for an earlier scam.
South Metro
Charges: Grenade launcher among weapons seized from Red Wing home
Methamphetamine also found on the premises, according to the charges.
South Metro
Charges: 2 caught on I-35 with $1M in meth from Arizona, $17K
One of the suspects had been making frequent trips to Arizona and hauling "large amounts of narcotics" back to Minnesota, according to law enforcement.
South Metro
Inspired
More than $8,000 rolls in to replace Mendota Heights girl's stolen wheelchair
The specialized chair was stolen Monday as Bobbi Glewwe was out for a walk.
South Metro
Five years after lifesaving transplant, boy, 9, dies in ATV rollover in Dakota County
The boy was riding on his own where homes were being built.
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Joe Exotic, the 'Tiger King,' once bought wolf-dog hybrids from Lakeville area
The Tiger King learned that wolves are different from big cats, according to an animal rights attorney.
South Metro
Dakota County seeks additional $9 million to update Byllesby Dam
In 3 years, the projected cost of updating Dakota County's 110-year-old Byllesby Dam has risen by the millions.
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