A number of people have come forward, claiming they were scammed by Lakeville resident Monica Lillemoen.
Also in this week's update: A pawned iPhon leads to child porn charges and an Eagan murder case wraps up with no charges.
Attorneys, police and education officials from the east metro gathered for a forum on bullying, cyberbullying and sexting earlier this week.
Marquis Marvin Mitchell and a white male, who has yet to be identified, allegedly went on an early morning burglary spree which ended in a dramatic pursuit.
Severe Weather Awareness Week set for April 15-19.
Police investigate hit and run crash where offending vehicle left license plate at the scene.
The additional victims’ information will be added to the case file to pursue additional charges on the suspect.
Also in this week's update: A couple of identity thieves get their due, and a sickening smoothie.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up-to-date on the latest county happenings.
An Apple Valley woman who acted as his accomplice also pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting interference with commerce by robbery.
Sgt. Jason Polinski briefed the city council at its regular meeting Monday, addressing new tactics to control emergency situations, such as gunmen in large buildings, according to a Lakeville Sun ThisWeek report.
Also in this week's roundup: A purse snatcher is nabbed and another is caught by a K9.
Also in this week's review: Apple Valley council strikes a chord with Spoon and Highway 3 problems on the horizon in Northfield.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Fires caused by ovens are preventable.
A warrant check revealed that the subject had an active arrest warrant out for him.
Bashir Ahmed Abdulahi, 24, faces one count of careless driving in connection with a September crash that killed a Lakeville woman.
Also in this week's roundup: Rice County rundown and our weekly dumb criminal.
Sheriff: "one of the more extensive crashes occurred on Dodd Road south of County Road 70, when a total of nine vehicles collided together in a form of 'snow bumper cars.'"
Officer Adam Stier, fearing that he was going to be hit, jumped towards the ditch. The vehicle did not reduce its speed and nearly struck the back of his squad, just swerving at the last moment to avoid collision.
The driver’s vehicle was towed and impounded and the driver was issued another citation for the new violation.
Victims of a Lakeville rental scam spoke to Fox 9 News.
Also in this week's rundown: Bashing Bats on a Pathfinder, lobster larceny and our Dumb Criminal of the Week.
Sheriff: "Be sure to maintain an appropriate speed for the weather conditions and always wear your seatbelt. Be a safe driver so we don’t have to write about deputies responding to your accident."
Police discovered evidence of cocaine and heroin use after Kevin Leigh Polski, 25, allegedly helped himself to the makings of a sumptuous meal at Cub Foods.
Tip: If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired.
Last Saturday, we hosted our annual City of Lakeville rabies clinic at the Lakeville Police Station.
A driver was told by police to get a ride home because he had been smoking marijuana. He thought to ask his grandmother, until he realized she had been smoking, too.
Eagan police say Ryan Andrew Gasior cried and vomited when confronted by investigators, who described the child's injuries.
Roger Earl Holland is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his wife and unborn child, but Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has vowed to bring the case before a grand jury.
Keep track of crime in Lakeville with Patch's weekly police blotter.
In April, Randall James Thole, 51, is scheduled to stand trial for a stabbing at a Lakeville apartment complex.
Also in this week's crime news: cocaine deals in Burnsville and an Apple Valley break-in.
As of August 1, 2009 every single family home and every unit in a multifamily dwelling must have a carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of every bedroom.
Keep track of police calls in Lakeville with Patch's weekly police blotter.
In other crime news: A similar hotel robbery in Lakeville, Eagan's burglary blitz and a close shave with a sword.
A contingent of Dakota County Sheriff employees participated in this year's South Metro Polar Plunge.
A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Emily Kaye Schuster, of Lakeville, was charged in Dakota County District Court with simple robbery and terroristic threats.
Despite a blizzard, a Lakeville driver thought it a good idea to drive 86 MPH across icy, snowy roads.