The helicopter's pilot, Kevin Rossan, swam to safety, but complained of back pain before going to the hospital.
The National Weather Service has dropped a tornado watch that was in effect in Lakeville and Dakota County, but not before Minneapolis and the northern suburbs were hit by twister.
A Northfield teen allegedly pulled a gun that looked like an Uzi on a Lakeville man on April 23. Now he and his passenger, a Lakeville teen, are facing felony charges.
Fire caused moderate damage to the home. Nobody was injured in the blaze.
Craig Michael Van Dam, 29, was ordered held without bond after his arrest.
Two women were killed in the May 24 crash, as well as an unborn child. Millions of honey bees were also released in the crash, hampering rescue efforts.
Lakeville Fire Department held a live burn training exercise on Monday, May 16.
Corey Johnston, 41, of Lakeville, received a six year prison term for swindling investors out of $80 million.
See what homes recently sold in Lakeville and for how much.
For one officer, a major car crash happened right in front of her. Her actions drew praise from the crash victims later.
Fire Chief says house fires are coincidental and not related.
The men are suspected of six successful and attempted bank robberies since August 2010, according to the FBI.
Safe and Sober traffic safety project results in DWI arrests in one night.
Man with history of mental problems in custody after allegedly dumping "fluids" on altar during Saturday evening service.
Both men were seriously injured in the single-vehicle crash.
Former chief died of an apparent heart attack.
Lakeville’s Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service the week of March 27 through April 3.
Department responded to 11 calls for service the week of March 13 through March 20.
Department responded to 13 calls for service the week of March 13 through March 20.
Department responded to 11 calls for service the week of Feb. 20 through Feb. 27.
The Lakeville Fire Department responded to 11 calls for service the week of Feb. 20 through Feb. 27.
Department responded to 17 calls for service the week of Feb. 20 through Feb. 27.
Dumb criminals broke into home to sleep, said they had permission from renter who vacated home months prior.
Dumb criminal: a 22-year-old gets fourth DUI since 2005
The entire region saw a massive snowstorm this weekend, with parts of the southern metro receiving more than a foot of snow.
Forecasters called for a foot in Lakeville, and they were pretty close.
Department responded to 15 calls for service the week of Feb. 6 through Feb. 13.
Police also handled theft, drug cases.
Lakeville police officer who made the most DUI arrests in 2010 starts 2011 off strong.
A Lakeville woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after killing a St. Paul man in a crash she claims she didn’t realize happened.
Lakeville's Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week.