New details from the Bloomington Police Department reveal that Wednesday night’s heavy police presence near the Mall of America stemmed from a chaotic and dangerous exchange of gunfire after a 21-year-old suspect opened fire on officers during a traffic stop.

Minnesota’s Move Over Law: When you see flashing or hazard lights on the shoulder in Minnesota, the law is clear: move over or slow down.

The City of Eagan has officially appointed Salim Omari as its new police chief following his swearing-in at the Tuesday, December 2, 2025, City Council meeting.

The City of Rosemount has announced a leadership shake-up within its police department following the resignation of Police Chief Mikael Dahlstrom.

Winter parking rules for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Hastings, and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Know overnight bans, snow-emergency restrictions, and towing rules across Dakota County.

Three Apple Valley Scouts BSA troops are teaming up to announce they will open their annual Christmas Tree Lot at Cub Foods Apple Valley, located at 15350 Cedar Avenue, starting Friday, November 21, 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.

Prosecutors have charged two individuals in connection with a string of retail thefts at Ulta Beauty stores in Apple Valley and Eagan, with investigators linking the pair to additional thefts across Minnesota and beyond.

A Dakota County jury has found 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of Burnsville guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder for the 2022 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness.

The jury trial for Samonty Sam Ouk-Theng is set to begin today at 9:00 AM, following months of legal proceedings stemming from a September 18, 2024, crash and subsequent drug-related charges.

Rosemount Police announced that they assisted in the arrest of an armed robbery suspect.

A Dakota County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a guilty plea in two separate sexual assault cases.

A wanted fugitive in connection with a Burnsville Police incident on January 10th has been arrested in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

A theft case involving over $1,500 in merchandise stolen from an Apple Valley retail store concluded with two defendants being sentenced following guilty pleas.

A summary of four incidents occurred over the last week in Eagan and Apple Valley, Minnesota, between December 27 - 31, 2024.

Two are facing multiple felony offenses, including drug possession and theft, following an incident at an Eagan retail store on December 30, 2024.

A stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a multi-city pursuit through the south metro area on New Year's Eve, culminating in a stop in Bloomington, Minnesota and the arrest of at least one individual.

The driver who fled and was apprehended by Apple Valley Police Officers on September 18th is now facing three felony charges concerning this incident.

According to Burnsville Officials, two separate domestic incidents on Christmas Eve resulted in arrests on Tuesday evening.