A major road construction project is set to impact one of the Twin Cities metro’s busiest north-south corridors, as MnDOT prepares to begin work on Highway 77 beginning in July 2026 and is projected to be ongoing through November 2028.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive charge in Dakota County after authorities confirmed he is wanted in Oklahoma on serious drug trafficking allegations, with court records showing a multi-year case involving arrest, release, and a second arrest across state lines.

Motorists traveling through the south metro should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the Interstate 35W (I-35W) will be fully closed in both directions between Interstate 494 and the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split beginning Friday night.

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.

A Burnsville man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he was caught stealing packages and mail from an apartment building earlier this week.

A 23-year-old Minneapolis woman is facing a felony charge in Dakota County after authorities say she assisted in a burglary inside a private apartment garage in Burnsville, while also being linked to a broader pattern of property crimes across the Twin Cities metro.

A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.

A barricaded suspect was taken into custody Sunday night following an hours-long police incident at an apartment complex in Burnsville that began as an assault on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Stone Grove Apartments in the 2500 block of Williams Drive.

Burnsville police are investigating a report of gunfire early Monday morning at an apartment complex, with no victims identified and no arrests made as of now.

Burnsville resident and Eagan small-business owner Laura Meier has undertaken an extensive in-person outreach campaign, setting a personal goal of visiting every delegate in House District 52A and delivering a handwritten letter at each of their homes ahead of the convention.

A 19-year-old is now charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this year at an apartment complex in Burnsville that left a 14-year-old boy dead.

Thousands of residents across Dakota County joined a nationwide wave of demonstrations Saturday, March 28, 2026, as part of the growing “No Kings” protest movement, with significant turnouts reported in both Burnsville and Eagan.

After more than three decades of service to the community, Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz has announced she will retire at the end of May 2026.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive-from-justice charge in Dakota County after authorities determined he was wanted on an active warrant out of Indiana in connection with a burglary investigation.

The City of Burnsville is inviting residents of all ages to attend Swiftie Skate Night on Thursday, March 13, at the Burnsville Ice Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Burnsville City Council Approves Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue Interchange Improvements tied to Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project”.

Police are investigating a reported shooting Friday evening near a busy commercial area in Burnsville, where multiple shell casings were found on the roadway, but no injuries have been reported.

Burnsville police have confirmed that a teenager has died following a shooting late Monday night at the Glen at Burnsville Apartments.

The Burnsville Police Department has named Detective Natalie Sandifer as its 2025 Officer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional dedication, investigative excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice!

Burnsville police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night, January 25, 2026, in the area of Andrews Pointe Townhomes.