A Dakota County man is facing felony theft charges after authorities say surveillance cameras captured him and another man stealing more than $3,000 worth of equipment from a construction worksite in Randolph Township.

A Southfield, Michigan, man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing a computer from Burnsville's Best Buy. Court documents allege he was linked to 54 thefts nationwide, while Indiana court records show two additional pending felony theft cases.

A man previously convicted in Dakota County for stealing more than $7,000 in trading cards now faces a new felony theft charge after prosecutors say he stole nearly $750 in computer hard drives from an Eagan retailer while on probation.

Two people face felony burglary charges after Eagan police say they admitted to stealing packages from an apartment building. Court records also cite extensive criminal histories for both defendants.

Smoothie King is opening its new Burnsville location on Aug. 1 with $3.99 smoothies, giveaways, contests, a ribbon cutting, and family-friendly fun.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is continuing reconstruction work on Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue), with several road and ramp closures affecting drivers in and around Apple Valley through August.

A garbage truck caught fire Tuesday morning in Apple Valley, prompting firefighters to dump the burning load into the street to save the truck. No injuries were reported.

A Rosemount resident is charged with burglary after police say he entered a neighbor's apartment, took a shower, wore the victim's pajama pants, and resisted arrest.

A Lakeville resident faces felony DWI charges after police say he ran a red light while driving a U-Haul with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit.

A man is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allegedly discovered nearly 96 grams of suspected fentanyl during the execution of search warrants at a South St. Paul hotel room, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Cottage Grove man has been charged with two felony burglary counts after prosecutors say surveillance video, cellphone records, and GPS data linked him to an attempted break-in at Celt's Irish Pub in Rosemount.

City officials announced that they are responding to a cybersecurity incident involving technology used to support portions of the city's water utility system.

South St. Paul Police have identified two men who were cited after a stolen-vehicle pursuit ended in a crash near I-494 and Highway 52. One suspect remains at large.

South Metro Fire Departments responded to two separate second-alarm house fires in Lakeville and Apple Valley and a fully engulfed vehicle fire in Burnsville on Friday night, July 24, 2026. The causes remain under investigation.

MVTA will unveil its new Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase during a public open house on Aug. 4, featuring artwork from Lifeworks clients and celebrating local organizations throughout the south metro.

Farmington Police have arrested four people in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old bicyclist Sasha Balandin. The vehicle has been recovered.

A Savage man is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,900 worth of tools from Menards stores in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul during a metro-wide theft spree.

A 23-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege she caused more than $2,000 in damage to property inside the Dakota County Jail in Hastings.

The City of Empire is warning residents after receiving several reports of fishing line being intentionally strung across playground equipment at Sach's Park.

An Eagan man is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing headphones from an Apple Valley Target and threatening a loss prevention employee with a baton.