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Olympics
August 6, 2021
Gable Steveson will wrestle for the 125 kg gold medal on Friday.

Steveson dominates way into gold medal match with 3 one-sided wins

In his first major competition at the senior international level, Gable Steveson of Apple Valley has set up a gold-medal battle Friday with three-time world champion Geno Petriashvili.
South Metro
August 5, 2021
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Apple Valley hopes new plan will help golf course turn a profit

It calls for more banquets, new irrigation, higher greens fees and even lawn bowling.
Local
August 3, 2021

Man fatally shot this week in St. Paul is identified

No arrests have been made, police said.
Local
August 3, 2021

Man's body recovered from lake in Eagan

The recovery was made from Schulze Lake, the Sheriff's Office said.
Local
August 2, 2021
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Owners of Savage's last farm pin redevelopment hopes on senior apartments

Earlier plans to sell and develop the property haven't panned out.
Local
August 1, 2021
Authorities respond to a large fire at what used to be the club house at Mississippi Dunes Golf Course. (Photo Provided by Bill Pohlmann)

Fire destroys clubhouse at former golf course in Cottage Grove

The clubhouse appears to be a total loss, authorities said.
Local
August 1, 2021

Two adults die, juvenile injured in Wadena fire

The fire occurred early Sunday morning.
East Metro
July 31, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 1

Local
July 30, 2021
Local
July 30, 2021

Man charged in gruesome killing of woman at Shakopee intersection in front of onlookers

The woman had been beheaded, according to court records.
Local
July 29, 2021

Shakopee stabbing victim was woman, 55

The suspect and victim knew each other, police say.
Olympics
July 29, 2021
Regan Smith of the United States poses with her silver medal after the women's 200-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Lakeville's Regan Smith final charge earns 'shocking' silver

Trailing a teammate at the final turn in the 200-meter butterfly final, 19-year-old Regan Smith of Lakeville raced ahead to claim a silver to put next to her bronze.
Local
July 28, 2021
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After years of planning, new trail finally adds key connections for east metro bikers

3.7-mile paved path a key addition between St. Paul and South St. Paul.
Local
July 28, 2021
The Scott County Courthouse in Shakopee was briefly locked down because of the incident.

Police investigating homicide near downtown Shakopee

The incident occurred blocks from the Scott County Courthouse, which was briefly locked down.
Local
July 28, 2021

Elected official in Dakota County who stole $650K to feed gambling habit gets 2¼ years in prison

Her attorney pleaded for mercy, pointed out all the good things she did for the community.
Olympics
July 27, 2021
Regan Smith took second in her semifinal in women’s 200-meter butterfly in Tokyo.

Fourth-fastest again, Smith might have 'another gear' for 200 fly final

Lakeville star Regan Smith once again finished behind three world-class competitors in the 200-meter butterfly qualifying races. Will she have a surprise for them in Wednesday's final?
Local
July 27, 2021

Charge: Gunman became paranoid before killing man in Burnsville hotel

He was in Minnesota from Texas with others looking for work, according to the criminal complaint.
Olympics
July 26, 2021
Regan Smith during her 100-meter backstroke semifinal.

Lakeville's Smith sets Olympic mark heading into 100 backstroke final

The Olympic record in the event fell four times during the preliminary heats and semifinals, with Regan Smith ending up with it ahead of the final.
Local
July 25, 2021
Rep. John Thompson speaks at a press conference on March 5, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thompson is under increasing pressure from top state DFL o

Thompson, St. Paul police differ on whether he apologized to officer

He went Friday to precinct over "profiling" comment.
East Metro
July 24, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 25

Twin Cities south metro

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