Apple Valley News

Apple Valley’s Evan Johnson earns Eagle Scout rank after leading a service project installing benches along trails at the Minnesota Zoo, enhancing visitor access and community spaces.

Dakota County is inviting the public to weigh in on a major reconstruction project along County Road 42 that officials say is part of a broader, long-term strategy to manage traffic, improve safety, and modernize one of the region’s busiest corridors.

A Minneapolis man is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say he stole more than $2,600 worth of merchandise from a retail store in Apple Valley and attempted to flee from law enforcement.

A large police presence in an Apple Valley neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon was ultimately tied to a medical emergency.

Dakota County is inviting community members to step outdoors and get involved in protecting local natural resources by volunteering for its long-running Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP).

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening, April 6, 2026, along a busy stretch of Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) in Apple Valley, Minnesota, in which the vehicle crashed into the middle median.

New details have been released following a serious four-vehicle crash last Thursday afternoon at a busy Apple Valley intersection that left one person dead.

A former employee of Target is facing a felony theft charge after authorities allege she stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from the store over a period of several weeks.

Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle injury crash Thursday afternoon at a busy Apple Valley intersection, prompting road closures and an extended on-scene investigation.

Fire crews responded Sunday afternoon to a reported structure fire at approximately 1:40 p.m. on March 29, 2026, in the 13100 block of Heritage Way.

An alleged pursuit on Wednesday evening ended with at least one suspect in custody after a brief foot chase in Eagan, Minnesota.

Two individuals are facing felony theft charges following an alleged coordinated retail theft at an Apple Valley business, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

Emergency crews responded Sunday evening to a crash involving a pickup truck and a bicyclist at Cedar Avenue and County Road 42, at approximately 6:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

A major proposed data center development in Apple Valley took a significant step toward rejection Wednesday night, as the Planning Commission recommended denial of key components of the Apple Valley Technology Park project following a continued public hearing.

Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon that escalated quickly into a second-alarm incident, ultimately leaving a home heavily damaged and a family displaced in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

An alleged pursuit on Wednesday evening ended with at least one suspect in custody after a brief foot chase in Eagan, Minnesota.

Two key public hearings are scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as the Apple Valley Planning Commission revisits a large-scale proposed data center development that could significantly reshape a portion of the city’s industrial landscape.

South St. Paul Public Schools closed all schools on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, transitioning students to an e-learning day following what officials described as a “safety concern.”

Schools across IDS 196 were closed on Tuesday after multiple threatening voicemails were discovered early in the morning, prompting a large, multi-agency law enforcement response. Authorities now say the threats were not credible and originated from outside Minnesota.

The Apple Valley City Council adopts a resolution intended to recognize the effects the operation had on residents, businesses, and local government operations while urging state and federal leaders to address broader immigration policy issues and support communities impacted by the enforcement activity.

A driver is accused of fleeing from a police officer and running a red light, causing a serious crash at Cedar Avenue and 160th Street West in Apple Valley on January 24, 2026.

A 26-year-old Apple Valley man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County after investigators say he stole wallets from gym lockers and used victims’ credit cards to make fraudulent purchases totaling thousands of dollars.

Residents and visitors traveling to the Minnesota Zoo will soon have improved public transit access following the unveiling of a new animal-themed bus shelter and expanded service from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA).

The Eagan Police Department has confirmed to us that one person was arrested following another police pursuit of a stolen vehicle used in a theft from Dakota County into Bloomington on the evening of Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

A Minneapolis man with an extensive criminal history is facing new felony charges after authorities say he attempted to steal money from an Apple Valley pizza joint before taking a delivery driver’s vehicle and leading police on a dangerous pursuit.

A 32-year-old Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from an Apple Valley Target store while in possession of illegal drugs and a stun gun he is prohibited from carrying.

A large-scale ecological restoration project in a 20.5-acre section of Alimagnet Park is underway, marking a significant investment in the long-term health and sustainability of one of the community’s most treasured natural spaces.

A 30-year-old Lakeville woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly leading Eagan Police Officers on a high-speed pursuit that spanned roughly eight miles, reached speeds of up to 110 miles per hour, and ended with a squad car being struck head-on in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

Despite significant damage following a three-vehicle crash at a busy Apple Valley intersection on Wednesday afternoon, there were no reported injuries, and one driver was cited.

Eagan Police were involved in two separate high-speed pursuits Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2026, both resulting in arrests, and a large multi-agency search effort that stretched across city and county lines.