Police say Nicholas Leo Bressler of Hopkins and Dallas Michael Clarine of Richfield threw items at a drive-through window in an attempt to burglarize it, then fled police on foot.
Police say Jesse Dale McPheeters, a mechanic at a Burnsville repair shop, stole a money order from a customer's car and gave it to his girlfriend, Burgandie Nicole Brooks of Belle Plaine.
Police say Matthew Lee Gutzmer of Hopkins stole prepaid gift cards from the business while working on the company's computer system.
Everything you need to know: Where to vote, how to register and biographical information about the candidates—all 27 of them.
In other news around Dakota County, Eagan's Pawlenty passed over once again as vice presidential candidate, and Stream Global Services says it's coming to Eagan rather than Apple Valley.
Over 50 gardens across the state will be hosting outdoor parties on Saturday, Aug. 11, for Community Garden Day 2012.
The county fair fun of the past wasn't all that different from what attracts fair-goers today.
From Facebook to apps, Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch is here to help you stay in touch with your hometown when you go back to school.
People of varied backgrounds gathered to mourn shooting victims, show solidarity.
Bill Corby, the president of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, will assume Daron Van Helden's old post by Sept. 4.
Gwendolyn Drentlaw died on Aug. 9, 2012.
Burnsville's new food truck company got a shout out from No. 1 Web Design, a site based out of Hong Kong for its delectably-designed web site.
Mr. Handsome, a Bassett Hound mix, is one of many dogs and cats available for adoption through Last Hope pet rescue.
Shawn Primus could face up to 30 years in prison and a $40,000 for repeatedly molesting a Burnsville girl over a period of nine months.
Joanne Koenig of the Savage/Prior Lake area was on lockdown during a bomb threat incident downtown Minneapolis Friday.
According to recent reports, Burnsville's new Walmart store will open on Oct. 26: Are you put out or pleased?
RJS Software Systems, which develops digital document management systems, announced this week that is would absorb NowData Corp. another Burnsville firm.
Shakopee horse and 2011 Northern Lights Debutante winner Keewatin Ice wil also compete.
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The public is invited to come to Gurdwara Sahib, the Sikh temple across the river, to show solidarity for the victims of Wade Michael Page, a known white supremacist who killed six people after he opened fire on a Wisconsin Sikh temple this week.
John, 52, has been a lot of things in his lifetime—a helicopter logger, a lead smelter, a steel worker and a single dad—but he never thought he'd be homeless.
The Burnsville City Council quietly gave contractors the go-ahead to begin Phase I work on the city skate park. Phase II still hangs in the balance.
This spot is tucked away next to J's Restaurant. What would you like to see there? Leave your ideas in the comments section below.
Pauviera Linson, 14, was found dead on Monday morning after ingesting alcohol, marijuana and a cocktail made of codeine cough syrup and Sprite.
The Canada lynx kitten, born May 11, will be on exhibit for a few hours each morning.
The owner of Elliot, a 5 year old black cat, is offering a $100 reward.
A parasitic infection more common in my homestate, Florida, is now becoming an issue in Minnesota, and according to some the problem is linked to climate change.
Natalie A. Johnson died on Aug. 4, 2012 after three-and-a-half years battling cancer.
Viewers should be able to observe around 80 "shooting stars" per hour at the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower.
Khanh Le died on Aug. 4, 2012.
The Burnsville Relay for Life For Life unveiled a new feature at Friday's fundraiser—a photographic memorial of those who suffered from cancer.
Burnsville's Capt. Eric Werner is the Rosemount Council's top choice for the police chief position, which has been vacant since Gary Kalstabakken resigned in May.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation also is scheduled to start work this week on Cedar/Hwy 77 from 138th Street to the Minnesota River.
Over the past several months, Patch editors have interviewed government agencies, nonprofits, school officials and others to find out why the homelessness rate in the county is rising.
Police say Anthony Wayne Smith exposed himself to a man and his daughter in May.
The City of Burnsville sent out a special warning to residents after a rash of nighttime burglaries that occurred while residents were at home, asleep.
The 154th Dakota County Fair kicks off Monday, but the fair announced via its website that the first night's grandstand event has been canceled.
The county is asking the state to help fund eight miles of trail through Rosemount and Nininger Township, and three trailheads.
The annual all-night walk-a-thon was cut short by a severe thunderstorm, but those involved say they were able to get through the most vital parts of the program.
In other south metro news, an alleged drug-deal-gone-bad resulted in an assault and robbery.