A man has been charged in a Burnsville drive-by shooting and an Interstate 35W shootout. Prosecutors seek $100,000 bail, citing serious public safety concerns.

A Southfield, Michigan, man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing a computer from Burnsville's Best Buy. Court documents allege he was linked to 54 thefts nationwide, while Indiana court records show two additional pending felony theft cases.

Smoothie King is opening its new Burnsville location on Aug. 1 with $3.99 smoothies, giveaways, contests, a ribbon cutting, and family-friendly fun.

South Metro Fire Departments responded to two separate second-alarm house fires in Lakeville and Apple Valley and a fully engulfed vehicle fire in Burnsville on Friday night, July 24, 2026. The causes remain under investigation.

MVTA will unveil its new Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase during a public open house on Aug. 4, featuring artwork from Lifeworks clients and celebrating local organizations throughout the south metro.

A Savage man is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,900 worth of tools from Menards stores in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul during a metro-wide theft spree.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly displaying a handgun during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E in Eagan. Minnesota State Patrol investigators later recovered a Walther 9mm pistol during the investigation.

After nearly a decade in business, The Buzz Coffee & Cafe has announced it will close its doors later this year.

A 22-year-old Hinckley man is facing two felony charges in Dakota County, including malicious punishment of a child and domestic assault, following a reported domestic incident at a Burnsville residence.

Burnsville Police and Fire have released new details after a mental health crisis on Maple Island Road escalated into a fatal house fire. The BCA and State Fire Marshal are now leading the investigation.

Two Burnsville parents are facing multiple felony charges after Dakota County prosecutors alleged a young child endured repeated abuse over a period of more than two years before a welfare check led to a criminal investigation.

The Burnsville Police Department has issued a community notification regarding the relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender to Burnsville.

Burnsville Police are investigating after shell casings were found in the northernmost parking lot of Lac Lavon Park on Sunday morning. Police say no shooting was reported, and no injuries or witnesses are known.

A wrong-way driver caused a two-vehicle crash near County Road 42 and Portland Avenue in Burnsville on July 2, 2026. One person was hospitalized in stable condition, while another suffered minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve was temporarily closed on Friday after an abandoned vehicle linked to a Dakota County pursuit was found. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

The City of Apple Valley is continuing restoration efforts at Alimagnet Park with targeted herbicide treatments as part of a $262,009 DNR-funded project to remove invasive buckthorn, restore native habitat, and improve biodiversity in the park through 2027.

Burnsville Police say one person suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and another was taken into custody after a reported theft from a vehicle led to a physical altercation Saturday afternoon near Burnsville Parkway and I-35W.

A suspect was arrested Tuesday morning in Burnsville on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct involving a weapon. Police secured the weapon and spent several hours processing a scene near Xerxes Avenue South and 135th Street West.

A reported bomb threat prompted a large police response in Burnsville Friday evening, temporarily closing U.S. Bank and nearby businesses along County Road 42. Authorities searched the area, found no suspicious devices, and continue to investigate.

The Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning residents after 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses were reported between May 29 and June 2. Officials believe fentanyl may be present in the local drug supply and are urging residents to carry Narcan and recognize overdose warning signs.