A fatal three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck occurred early Saturday morning on westbound I-494 near Highway 100 in Bloomington. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the incident.

A Minneapolis man has been charged with felony second-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a Rosemount resident in the chest during a confrontation inside a home on May 22, 2026. Court documents detail the alleged attack, witness statements, and the suspect's extensive criminal history.

A large oak tree crashed through the roof of an Apple Valley home during severe overnight storms on June 10, 2026. Fire crews responded to the scene on Glenhaven Avenue after powerful winds moved through Dakota County.

A shelter-in-place order in Farmington, Minnesota, was lifted Tuesday night after police responded to a domestic assault incident near 188th Street West and English Avenue. One person was taken into custody and is expected to face misdemeanor domestic assault charges.

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.

A used oil spill on eastbound Interstate 494 near Highway 52 forced lane reductions and ramp closures Thursday evening. MnDOT crews worked to clean the roadway, with the roadway expected to reopen later tonight.

The City of Rosemount is launching a free Infant Formula Water Program beginning July 1, 2026, providing eligible households with infants a complimentary water filter pitcher and a one-year supply of replacement filters.

Farmington resident Mehdi Badaoui has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing his wife during a violent domestic assault in April 2025.

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.

Hounds Town USA will celebrate the grand opening of its first Minnesota location in Burnsville on June 2, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, pet photos, giveaways, refreshments, and activities for local dog owners and their pets.

Emergency responders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, federal agencies and Xcel Energy will participate in a simulated nuclear incident exercise near the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant on June 2. Residents are advised not to be alarmed by increased emergency activity.

A Shakopee man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting outside the Expo Center at Canterbury Park that left a 26-year-old Shakopee resident dead after a morning prayer service.

A Faribault man has been sentenced to 128 months in prison after pleading guilty in the fatal 2024 shooting of a co-worker outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville, Minnesota.

A black bear was spotted near Highway 13 and Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, prompting multiple sightings from residents. The Minnesota DNR says the bear is likely a young male traveling through the south metro as part of seasonal dispersal and breeding activity. Learn why bears are appearing in Twin Cities communities and what to do if you encounter one.

A shooting reported Wednesday morning near the Expo Center at Canterbury Park is now being investigated as a homicide, according to an updated release from the Shakopee Police Department.

Authorities have closed both Terrace Oaks West Park and Terrace Oaks East Park in Burnsville on Wednesday morning as law enforcement and emergency responders conduct a large-scale search for a missing person.

A fatal two-vehicle head-on crash shut down a portion of Highway 3 in rural Dakota County Sunday afternoon and prompted a large emergency response, including air medical transport.

Emergency crews responded to two separate injury crashes within minutes of each other late Saturday morning in Apple Valley, leading to significant road closures and traffic disruptions along 140th Street West.

Two women are facing felony identity theft and financial transaction card fraud charges in Dakota County following an Apple Valley investigation that began with a report of unpaid hotel rooms and later uncovered what investigators allege was a larger identity fraud operation involving stolen personal information, fraudulent credit cards, and forged checks.