A flood warning has been issued for the Minnesota River at Savage effective immediately, according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen.

As of noon today, the water stage was at 688.9 feet with minor flooding forecast. The flood stage is 702.0 feet.

Due to rain and warm weather across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warned today that snowmobile trails have deteriorated rapidly and riding conditions may not be safe in many parts of Minnesota.

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a dense-fog advisory for Scott County until 9 a.m. Friday.

Widespread visibility of less than a quarter-mile is expected, although in some areas visibilities could be near zero.

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

It took two years of hard work for Tom Davidson to build up his club, Gold’s Gym. But it took less than a minute for everyone to know he was closing.

There's a whiff of spring in the air these days, and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is gearing up for its busy season.

The Scott County Historical Society invites postsecondary students to apply for two summer internship positions at the Stans Museum in Shakopee. The unpaid positions run for approximately 12 weeks with flexible hours.

ST. PAUL - A Senate committee Wednesday night tabled a bill that would allow Minnesota's two racetracks to have slot machines.

The move, which came at the request of backers of racinos at Canterbury Park and a harness racing track in Anoka County, was seen as an effort to save the bill, which was lacking vote support.

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

Two men are in the Scott County Jail following a drive-by shooting that occurred late Monday in the parking lot of a Shakopee apartment building.