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.

An Apple Valley man is facing six felony first-degree drug charges after a controlled delivery operation led investigators to seize nearly two kilograms of cocaine, additional narcotics, two handguns, and more than $14,000 in cash from a townhouse residence earlier this week.

High school students interested in law enforcement and public safety have an opportunity to go behind the scenes this spring as registration has opened for the 2026 Teen Police Academy, a free program jointly hosted by the Apple Valley Police Department and the Rosemount Police Department.

Emergency crews responded Monday morning to a crash in which a vehicle left the roadway and struck the side of a home near Cedar Avenue.