Brandon James Fraher is charged with malicious punishment of a child after police say he hit the toddler hard enough to leave bruises.
Two weeks before his wedding, Chris Morgan's aorta literally tore from his heart to his pelvis—a rare condition that almost cost him his life.
Sen. Dan Hall contributed to the omnibus liquor bill, which will bring beer sales to the U of M's TCF Bank Stadium.
Joseph Matthias Berendt, already serving a 12-year sentence in St. Cloud for criminal sexual conduct, has now been charged with possessing pornographic images and videos depicting children as young as toddler age.
Police say Daniel James Boll had a stun gun and pepper spray in his pockets when they arrived to investigate a report of a domestic assault.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to lift burning restrictions after much needed rain arrived.
Letter writer says the ALEC is quietly driving legislation to subjugate us and our government to the capitalists, and local legislators are complicit.
Congressman John Kline, of Lakeville, received the unanimous endorsement of Second District Republicans on Saturday, and now expects a fierce fight in the newly redrawn district he's represented for a decade.
It's coming down to the wire for three DFL hopefuls in the race against incumbent Republican Congressman John Kline. An endorsement is expected Saturday.
Ulises Quijada-Duay is accused of second-degree sexual conduct with a child in Minneapolis.
Children participating in the camp will select, plant and tend their own garden.
A Burnsville "landmark" was razed this week to make way for a CVS Pharmacy in the Heart of the City. Read about this and other business news.
An unnamed local juvenile was one of 18 charged in the scuffle that broke out during a busy day at MOA on Dec. 26, 2011.
At the district's prompting, the state Department of Administration's Information Policy Analysis Division issued an opinion on whether it was proper to redact portions of the document. The verdict: No.
Did voting errors significantly sway the outcome of Eagan's DFL endorsement convention? DFL officials hope to find an answer.
“Prayer today may as well been dedicated to ‘Mother Earth’” tweeted Alexandria Rep. Mary Franson (R-11B).
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet Earth for Earth Day 2012. How are you planning to mark the day?
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring Patch sites over the last week.
Sunday is Earth Day! We've got a few, or 20, green tips to share.
Burnsville High opened its last play of the season, "Willy Wonka," on Thursday, dazzling the crowd with aerial feats, song and dance.
A newspaper column from the 1930s highlights new, more attractive containers for keeping your "in the vogue" pet goldfish.
Chamber and local government reps ask the question: How should Burnsville and neighboring towns adapt to changing transportation needs?
Some advice from the IRS if you missed the tax deadline on April 17.
The Hornets attempted a comeback late in the game, but ultimately fell 9-4 to the Blaze.
Scott Svare recently completed a short film about friend Stephen Browman, a 16-year-old blind student at BHS. See it here.
Anna is a shy but sweet dog who was found by rescuers abandoned in a ditch. She and many other dogs and cats are waiting to be adopted through Last Hope rescue.
Burnsville and Savage residents have joined the international movement to promote literacy and love of the written word.
Police say Cesar Gutierrez Hernandez sexually assaulted a woman while she was asleep.
Got an act fit for a king? Auditions will be held at the HUGE Improve Theatre in Minneapolis, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 19, and 26.
Lorenzo Moreno-Pachero, 61, se perdió desde el Domingo pasado.
Authorities are still assessing the damage wrought by the fire, which broke out around 2:00 a.m. Thursday night.
Burnsville High will open its last play of the season, "Willy Wonka," on Thursday. Here's a sneak peek.
Giuseppe's Pasta Alforno is anticipating an opening date sometime next week once the last few pieces of paperwork are in order.
Mike Maguire may challenge former Sen. Jim Carlson in a primary campaign, according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Police say Chol Waragak Gatluak allegedly skipped out on his rehab facility and broke into the same liquor store twice last July, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Police say Jacob Michael Theobald was drunk when he crashed his car into a tree in Burnsville last August, injuring himself and his passenger.
Kennel owner Dayna Kristine Bell is charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty.
After a new stadium bill was defeated in a House committee, a team spokesperson said "this sends a strong message to the Vikings and the NFL.” He did not elaborating. What do you think it means for the Vikings franchise?
Burnsville Firefighters were recently awarded for their actions on Sept. 21, 2010, the day an explosion rocked the Xcel power plant, catching four firefighters in a roiling ball of flame. Here's their story.
The newborn DeBrazza's monkey is the third baby born to this pair of adult monkeys at the zoo.