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Large Group Scatters After Reported Fights in Apple Valley McDonald’s Parking Lot; Driver Cited
A large group of individuals who dispersed before officers could identify most of those involved, following reports of disorderly activity Sunday night in an Apple Valley parking lot.
Two Juveniles Cited After Altercation with Police Outside McDonald’s
Two juveniles were cited following an incident involving alleged unlicensed sales, jaywalking, and obstructing police after an encounter that began outside a local thrift store and ended across the street in front of McDonald’s.
Man Facing Felony Charges After Alleged Retail Theft from Nordstroms
A Minneapolis man is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after authorities say he attempted to steal merchandise from the Nordstroms in Apple Valley by using a method designed to bypass anti-theft security systems.
Two Charged After Dozens of Firearms Stolen from Apple Valley Storage Unit
Two people are now facing felony charges in connection with the theft of dozens of firearms from a storage unit in Apple Valley earlier this month.
Helicopter Mosquito Control Treatments Resume Friday Across Twin Cities Metro After Weather Delay
Helicopter mosquito control treatments are set to resume across the Twin Cities metro on Friday, as officials work to control early-season mosquito populations following a brief weather-related delay.
Apple Valley Scout Earns Eagle Rank with Service Project at Minnesota Zoo
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.
Man Charged with Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing Nearly $2,700 in Merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory in Apple Valley
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.
Police Activity in Apple Valley Tuesday Afternoon Linked to Medical Emergency; Individual Located and Hospitalized
A large police presence in an Apple Valley neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon was ultimately tied to a medical emergency.
Single-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 77 in Apple Valley Leaves Two Injured, Two Arrested
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.
Driver Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash at Apple Valley Intersection; Investigation Confirms Red Light Violation
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.
Former Target Employee Charged in Dakota County Theft Case Involving More Than $2,000 in Merchandise
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.
Four-Vehicle Crash in Apple Valley Sends At Least One Person to Hospital, Causes Road Closures
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.
Structure Fire Reported in Apple Valley; Crews Respond to 2nd Alarm on Heritage Way
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.
UPDATED: Bicyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash with Pickup Truck at Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley
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.
Apple Valley Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Proposed Data Center Project During Wednesday Meeting
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.
Second-Alarm Structure Fire Displaces Family in Apple Valley; No Injuries Reported
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.
Public Hearing Set for Tonight For Proposed Apple Valley Technology Park, Data Center Project
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.
Suspect in Custody After Threat Prompts South St. Paul School Closure; Incident Follows Metro-Wide School Threats
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.”
UPDATE: Out-of-State “Swatting”-Style Threat Prompts ISD 196 School Closures; FBI Now Leading Investigation
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.
Apple Valley City Council Adopts Resolution Addressing Impacts of Operation Metro Surge
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.
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