July 4th Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Mendota Heights

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Mendota Heights.

2 Arrested In Connection With Fatal Wednesday Shooting: Police

Despite the arrests, the department said it is still searching for the person responsible for fatally shooting a man.

Man Killed In West Saint Paul Shooting: Police

The shooting, which police say was targeted, occurred Wednesday night at Thompson County Park.

IGH Police Search For Missing Man

Kayode Naheem Awode was last seen in Bloomington on April 28.

Mendota Heights Woman Killed In 4-Vehicle Crash In Minneapolis

The crash occurred just after 10 a.m. Thursday on Highway 62 near Portland Avenue.

Mendota Heights Overnight Curfew In Effect Froma April 12

No travel on any public street or in any public places from 7 p.m. Monday, April 12 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 13.

Dakota County Teen Who Died In Snowmobile Accident Identified

The 18-year-old had crashed into the shoreline of Birch Island, according to a news release.

Man Charged In St. Paul Killing Of Mom And Her 2 Kids

An 11-year-old and a 14-year-old child and their mother were shot and killed in a St. Paul apartment Saturday.

Man Found Dead In Snowbank In Inver Grove Heights

60th Street West in Inver Grove Heights was closed Monday morning while police investigate.

No Injuries After Greenhouse Catches Fire In Dakota County

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation, authorities said.

St. Paul Mom Beat Her 2-Year-Old Daughter To Death: Police

The 29-year-old woman faces up to 40 years​ in prison if convicted.

St. Paul Police Look For Answers After 3-Year-Old's Death

A child's death Sunday became the first homicide of 2021 in St. Paul.

Mail Theft Continues To Vex Homeowners in Mendota Heights

Mail theft has been an ongoing crime in Mendota Heights, according to police.

Inver Grove Heights Teen Indicted In South St. Paul Killing

Marcelino S. Lopez is accused of killing 20-year-old Brandon J. Nieves and wounding a 16-year-old, who survived his gunshot injuries.

1 Sex Offender In West St. Paul: 2020 Safety Map

Sex criminals and other convicted felons are required to register their address with the state of Minnesota.

3 Sex Offenders In Mendota Heights: 2020 Safety Map

Sex criminals and other convicted felons are required to register their address with the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota Firefighters Sent To Support Oregon Wildfire Response

Oregon officials requested support from across the nation as aggressive wildfires engulf the state.

Oakdale Man, 23, Pleads Guilty In West St. Paul Apartment Killing

The man's two-year-old son made it out of the incident alive.

Man Charged After Fatal South St. Paul Shooting

Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom charged Jerome Deshawn Misters with murder and attempted murder in a shooting Monday.

1 Dead After Car Flees On Gravel Road In Dakota County

The car fled an outbuilding after police responded to a burglary in Hampton Township.

Woman, 19, Rescued After Kidnapping In Inver Grove Heights: Cops

Three people were arrested at the scene Wednesday night.

Residents Find Ash In Their Yards Miles From St. Paul Fire

Smoke, haze, and ash filled the air in the Twin Cities Tuesday due to a massive fire in downtown St. Paul.

BCA Identifies Cop Who Fatally Shot Man On Mendota Bridge

When the investigation is completed, the BCA will present its findings without recommendation to the Washington County Attorney’s Office for

Man Killed On Mendota Bridge Identified

A 31-year-old Richfield man was shot and killed during what police say was a hostage situation.

1 Killed After Woman Held Hostage On Mendota Bridge: Police

Police killed a man who was holding a woman at gunpoint on the Mendota Bridge Monday, authorities said.

Police Activity Completely Shuts Down Mendota Bridge

The bridge remained closed as of 11 a.m. Monday.

1 Stabbed In Mendota Heights: No Arrests Made

The incident was reported to police just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Mendota Heights, West St. Paul See Quieter Nights

Violent protests related to the death of George Floyd spread from Minneapolis into St. Paul and the suburbs last week.

Dakota County Extends Curfew

The curfew is countywide from 8 p.m. May 31 to 6 a.m. June 1.

Overnight Curfew Imposed In Mendota Heights On May 29 And May 30

Curfew has been imposed countywide from 8 p.m, May 29 to 6 a.m, May 30. The curfew resumes at 8 p.m, Saturday to 6 a.m, May 31.

More Than 100 Illegal Street Racers Cited In Mendota Heights

Police in Mendota Heights say more than 100 people were cited for illegal street racing in a single night. Police warned them in advance.

Mom Threw Her Son, 11, Off Apartment Building Balcony: Police

St. Paul officers initially responded to the scene for a report of an attempted suicide.

Man Fatally Stabbed At West St. Paul Group Home: Police

The incident happened at a group home operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, police said.

South St. Paul Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of 2 Cops

The man shot two South St. Paul police officers with a shotgun he grabbed from his car.

5,000 Minnesota Teens Have Used Sex As Form Of Payment: Study

At least 5,000 youth in Minnesota have traded sex for money, food, drugs, alcohol, a place to stay or something else, a study says.

Henry Sibley High School Football Star Shot Dead: Teens Arrested

A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy are in custody on suspicion of murder.

Pedestrian Dies After Crash In West St. Paul

The fatal incident happened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Officer Gave Prisoner Food For Sex In Dakota County: Police

The corrections officer had criminal sexual contact with a female detainee he was transporting, police said.

Man Stole $33K From Mendota Catholic Church: Police

The man told police he was behind on his mortgage and was purchasing up to $400 worth of scratch-off tickets a day, the complaint states.

Dakota County Jail Bookings: May 7, 8

The following bookings were made at the Dakota County Jail Tuesday and Wednesday.