Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the Mississippi River over the weekend is that of a Farmington woman who had been reported missing earlier this year.

A Farmington man with eight active felony warrants was arrested Thursday, after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement during an attempted traffic stop.

Residents in Farmington may notice increased emergency activity near a local pond this week as firefighters conduct specialized cold-water rescue training during the week of March 9th.

A serious crash involving a Farmington Police Department squad car responding to an emergency call left two people injured Monday evening, March 2, 2026.

Residents of Farmington, Hastings, and Rosemount will have the opportunity to trade in gently used sports gear and pick up new-to-them equipment during the annual Sports Equipment Swap on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The City of Farmington will begin controlled burns of emerald ash borer (EAB)–infested ash trees and other invasive woody species starting Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Middle Creek Park, located at 20629 East Oaks Drive.

The City of Farmington announced late Thursday morning that Mayor Joshua Hoyt has resigned from his position effective immediately, citing the need to focus on his mental health and well-being.

The Farmington Fire Department is inviting community members to learn more about becoming paid-on-call firefighters through a series of recruitment informational meetings scheduled throughout February and March, and to mark a major milestone in the department’s operations with the launch of full-time staffing.

The Farmington Police Department is alerting residents to a recent increase in reports of motor-vehicle tampering and thefts from unlocked vehicles across the community.

An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a felony assault involving a firearm near the Dakota County Fair in Farmington, according to court records.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to lace up their skates this January as it celebrates National Skating Month with two special community skating events and ongoing open skate opportunities through early March.

Dozens of community members gathered outside the Farmington Police Department Saturday night, November 1, 2025, to honor and mourn the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, whose passing has deeply affected the city and surrounding communities.

For those interested in how they can help Officer Zajac’s family, a GoFundMe has been set up to support his wife and three children.

The City of Farmington and the Farmington Police Department are mourning the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, a respected fifteen-year veteran of the department who died by suicide late Monday night, October 27, 2025.

The Farmington Police Department is kicking off its 38th annual Toys for Town program, a beloved local tradition that brings holiday cheer to families in need throughout the community.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department is once again inviting residents to celebrate the spooky and festive seasons with two beloved community traditions, the Halloween Havoc Tour and the Holiday Lights Tour.

A Red Wing man with a long history of violent and financial crimes has now been sentenced to state prison following three interconnected Dakota County criminal cases in 2025, including a road-rage gun-pointing incident, a late-night confrontation in Farmington, and a check-fraud operation spanning multiple victims and businesses.

The City of Farmington has announced a range of fall programs, initiatives, and events designed to unite the community while promoting public health, safety, and recreation.

We’ve received more information on a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 190th Street West in Farmington that sent multiple people to area hospitals on the night of Saturday, September 6, 2025

The Farmington Fire Department is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves for a lifesaving cause, their annual Community Blood Drive!