Apple Valley

QDOBA Mexican Eats, founded in Denver in 1995, has become a major player in the fast-casual dining industry. The restaurant chain, famous for its freshly made Mexican food, delicious queso, and free guacamole, now has 700 locations and 16,000 employees.

Sam's Club is making a major change aimed at improving your shopping experience. The new technology is expected to be implemented in all 12 Minnesota Sam's Club stores by the end of the year.

Dave's Hot Chicken, a west-coast chain founded in Los Angeles, specializes in fiery chicken and has over 100 locations in four countries. There are 2 restaurants currently in Minnesota with more on the way.

Everyone was whining how Christmas was so sad without snow. #Whine #Whine #Whine Mother Nature heard you and now all of Minnesota is going in time out.

Two people were reportedly shooting at each other.

A man who admitted setting fire to a Dakota County government building has been sentenced to prison for several years and ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution.