Two Amur leopard cubs were born Tuesday at the zoo, the Minnesota Zoo's first litter since 1995.
Asian buffet has been empty for quite a while. What would you like to see there? Leave your ideas in the comments section below.
Adopt Brutus, a sweet-natured chihuahua, or one of many other animals being cared for by Last Hope pet rescue.
A Minnetonka woman is in the hot seat for allegedly sending graphic messages and photos to a student.
Last week, the DFL endorsed three candidates in their quest to take Senate District 56, which covers Savage, Burnsville and northern Lakeville.
The Savage Police Department announced that Kenneth Wade Googe has been taken into custody.
Elliott Polsky ’13 was one of many students recognized for achievement as part of the school's ROTC program.
Joseph Victor Pierce is accused of leaving a loaded handgun and a knife out where his children, 9 and 1, could reach them. Police also confiscated a variety of animals from Pierce's home—including a hedgehog, a sugar glider, and quail among others.
Sen. Dan Hall is offering "office hours" this summer to interested constituents.
Thursday is the grand opening of Freeziac, the second self-serve yogurt bar to open in the last month.
One of the largest non-profits in the metro area will now be helmed by Sal Mondelli, a businessman who describes himself as a specialist in "turnaround situations."
Stop, Swap & Shop (The Marketplace) will soon open up at Buck Hill. Founders: "It really seems like something that could catch fire."
Police say Abdulkadir Sheikh Mahmoud kicked over a baby chair in which his 6-month-old daughter was sitting.
Gerald Paul Houle is charged with domestic assault by strangulation and third-degree assault.
Newsweek rated has rated Lakeville North, attended by numerous Burnsville students, among the best high schools in Minnesota.
Police say Garrett Devon Berry—on probation for ordering a pizza with a stolen credit-card number—broke into two businesses on Southcross Drive, then tried to use stolen credit cards at Burnsville Center.
The Dakota County Library system has summer reading programs for kids and teens.
Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a place to teach the kids about nature or respite from the urban hustle, there are plenty of options within arm's reach.
A new Minnesota Zoo exhibit featuring long-extinct species opened Saturday.
See which establishments you will and won't be able to visit on Monday.
Dakota County enjoys at least one thunderstorm-free day this Memorial weekend.
In other south metro news, a new report on contamination at UMore Park in Rosemount found excessive residential land-use toxins at 200 test locations.
Mister and many other dogs and cats are available for adoption from Last Hope pet rescue.
The Burnsville area is rich with military history, and a variety of ceremonies are planned to remember the fallen.
This two-acre estate just entered the market. It will be open to the public this weekend.
Eagan Sen. Ted Daley filed for re-election on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by his campaign.
People are talking about Nha Sang, a Tibetan restaurant that's garnering rave reviews on Yelp. Weigh in on Burnsville Patch!
The Burnsville Fire Department was called to a twin home in central Burnsville after a cooking fire broke out on Friday afternoon.
The St. Paul-based bank chain is closing its south-suburban branch in an effort to cut costs.
Maguire said an endorsement challenge filed by his campaign had created a "counter-productive" division among DFL supporters.
During a recent game, the Burnsville Blaze used a rain delay to entertain the crowd with a Sumo-style showdown.
Derrick Wallace Dahl pleaded guilty this week after saying in December that there was not enough probable cause against him.
In nearly 20 years, longtime Mayor Elizabeth Kautz has only faced one serious threat to her seat: Jerry Willenburg, who lost 46-54 in 2008. Thursday he filed for the 2012 mayoral election.
On Tuesday, the Better Business Bureau opened its new Burnsville HQ to the public for a grand opening bash.
Police say Cassandra Aleshea Dalton stole the victim's purse and punched her repeatedly after confronting her about her relationship with Dalton's ex-boyfriend.
More then two-inches of rain is expected between Wednesday and Friday.
The review commission released its findings regarding Mayor Mike Maguire's endorsement challenge on Friday.
Mike and Maria Peerboom are introducing a new generation of Burnsville residents to the Assimes family's Greek home cooking.
Melissa Rose Lind is facing a felony charge of fifth-degree drug possession.
Police say Sourisack Sihanantharath forced a woman to touch him sexually and also groped her in a hot tub.