A 71-year-old bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by an SUV at Galaxie Avenue and McAndrews Road in Apple Valley. The driver was cited.

Apple Valley Police say a Tesla racing another vehicle crashed into an SUV on McAndrews Road, injuring two people before striking a fence and catching fire.

An Apple Valley man faces three felony charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic assault by strangulation, in Dakota County.

Apple Valley is seeking community input on its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with a public workshop on September 29th and an online survey open through October 14th.

A family of five was displaced after a three-alarm house fire on Elm Drive in Apple Valley. Three residents were evaluated for smoke inhalation.

A juvenile suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped underneath a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Apple Valley. Police are investigating the crash.

Apple Valley firefighters responded to a second-alarm fire Friday afternoon after heavy black smoke and flames were reported coming from the roof of the Hayes Community Center.

Apple Valley honored Stephanie Ransdell and Artem Drachev for lifesaving actions, including performing CPR and helping a teen in crisis.

Apple Valley will celebrate the $10.9 million transformation of Kelley Park on September 26, 2026, with food trucks, live music, a ribbon-cutting, and new park amenities.

A trash compactor fire at the Target in Apple Valley prompted a second-alarm response Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze, and no injuries were reported.

Minnesota’s first Chicken Salad Chick welcomed 3,246 guests during its grand opening week in Apple Valley, marking a strong debut for the new Cedar Avenue restaurant.

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Minnesota restaurant in Apple Valley on July 28, bringing its made-from-scratch chicken salad concept to the city's popular Cedar Avenue restaurant corridor, with grand-opening giveaways including free chicken salad for a year.

A brush fire outside Kohl’s in Apple Valley, Minnesota, briefly spread to the front of the building Saturday afternoon, prompting a second-alarm response and evacuation of the store. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were immediately reported.

Two men are facing felony charges in Dakota County after criminal complaints allege they burglarized an Eagan home and stole over $300,000 worth of silver bars and other precious metals.

An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to jail and probation after prosecutors say he chased two teenagers, rammed their vehicle, and pointed a stolen handgun at them following a marijuana transaction in Dakota County.

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.

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.

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.

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.