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UPDATED: One Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured in a Crash Involving a Semi-Truck in Southern Dakota County
Authorities have released new details following a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on Monday afternoon in Greenvale Township.
Apple Valley Man Sentenced to Prison for Shooting Incident Near Dakota County Fair; Also Convicted in Separate Assault Case
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.
Farmington Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Castle Rock Township Shooting
A Farmington man has been charged with second-degree intentional murder in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend inside a Castle Rock Township home on Christmas Eve.
Serious Injury Crash Closes Highway 3 in Farmington Monday Morning
A serious injury crash involving a passenger vehicle and a box truck shut down a section of Highway 3 in Farmington early Monday morning.
Truck Driver Charged After 200 Pounds of Meth Seized During I-35 Stop in Lakeville
A commercial truck driver is facing two felony first-degree controlled substance charges in Dakota County after authorities say they discovered roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside his semi-truck during a late-night traffic stop on I-35 in Lakeville.
Red Wing Man with 30+ Prior Felonies Sentenced to Prison Following Dakota County Cases; Pine County and Rice County Cases Still Pending
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.
Grand Jury Indicts Burnsville Man on First-Degree Murder Charges in Fatal Stabbing of Danielle Grace Warren
A Dakota County grand jury has returned an indictment charging 48-year-old Jason Philip Filas of Burnsville with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of 32-year-old Danielle Grace Warren.
Fatal Crash in Ravenna Township: Motorcycle and Car Collide Head-On
A head-on collision between a motorcycle and a passenger car claimed the life of one person Thursday afternoon in Dakota County.
Kenyon Man Charged with Two Counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Randolph Crash
A 28-year-old Kenyon man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on collision on Highway 56 in Randolph left two people dead over the weekend.
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Kills Two in Randolph Crash
Two people were killed, and a third person was airlifted to a hospital following a head-on crash Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, on Highway 56 in Randolph.
Big Lake Man Has Been Charged in Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A Twin Cities man is facing a first-degree felony controlled substance charge after investigators say he sold more than 100 grams of fentanyl to an undercover officer during a series of controlled buys this summer.
Dakota County Task Force Finds Nearly 90 Firearms, Drugs in South St. Paul Search
Court documents provide new details following a major law enforcement operation in South St. Paul last week that led to the seizure of nearly 90 firearms, drugs, and ammunition.
Farmington Police Search for Armed Suspect Following Vehicle Repossession Incident
Several law enforcement agencies assisted the Farmington Police Department late Saturday night, July 26, 2025, after a tow truck driver reported an individual brandishing a firearm during a vehicle repossession.
Police Execute Search Warrant in Apple Valley in Connection with a Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
A multi-agency law enforcement operation unfolded in an Apple Valley neighborhood Monday morning as authorities executed a search warrant connected to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Man Charged After Multi-Agency High-Speed Chase and DWI Refusal
A Blaine man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and refusing a breath test during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of July 13, 2025, that began in South St Paul, Minnesota and ended in Anoka County, Minnesota.
UPDATED: Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Rosemount/Coates
A serious crash involving a motorcycle happened on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the intersection of the northbound ramp from Highway 52 and Brandel Drive, which has reportedly turned fatal.
UPDATED: Two Serious Crashes Under Investigation in Dakota County, One Confirmed Fatal
Emergency responders were dispatched to two separate serious traffic crashes in Dakota County on Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2025, one of which has been confirmed as fatal.
Hastings Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Armed Standoff in Ravenna Township
A 51-year-old Hastings man has been charged with attempted murder and assault following a dramatic domestic violence incident and hours-long standoff in rural Dakota County on May 20, 2025.
Dakota County Deputies and South Metro SWAT Respond to Armed Domestic Incident in Ravenna Township
On Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025, sheriff’s deputies and South Metro SWAT responded to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in rural Dakota County.
UPDATE: Lakeville Police Apprehend Felony Warrant Suspect Following Extensive Multi-Agency Search
A large-scale police search prompted a shelter-in-place alert in Lakeville on Thursday afternoon after a suspect with felony warrants fled on foot from a stolen vehicle.
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