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Robins Kaplan Files Federal Civil-Rights Lawsuit Against Eagan Police and Dakota County Over Death of Kingsley Fifi Bimpong
A federal civil-rights lawsuit has been filed against three Eagan police officers, seven Dakota County correctional officers, and Dakota County itself, alleging that their deliberate indifference to a medical emergency led to the preventable death of 50-year-old Kingsley Fifi Bimpong in November 2024.
Suspicious Package Prompts Evacuation at Viking Lakes Residence in Eagan
A brief scare unfolded on Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2025, at the Viking Lakes Residence complex after reports of a suspicious package prompted an evacuation and an emergency response from local police agencies.
Three Charged in Eagan Money Order Scam That Netted Nearly $10,000
Three people have been charged in Dakota County with conspiring to defraud a local grocery store chain through a Western Union money order scam that investigators say stretched across several months and involved nearly $10,000 in fraudulent transactions.
Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Highway 55 and Dodd Road in Eagan
Eagan Fire, Eagan Police, MHealth and Allina Health Medics, and the Minnesota State troopers responded at 3:29 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, to a three-vehicle crash at the busy intersection of Highway 55 and Dodd Road in Eagan, leaving two people injured and sending them to area hospitals.
Eagan Man Charged After Seven-Hour Standoff with Police
A 34-year-old Eagan man is facing felony charges following a standoff with law enforcement that drew a massive police response and SWAT deployment earlier this week.
Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Heavy Police Presence in Eagan Neighborhood, Shelter-in-Place Issued
Heavy police response in Eagan prompts shelter-in-place near Albany Circle; multiple agencies and SWAT on scene as incident remains active.
Little Canada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Murder of Woman at Eagan Hotel
Philip Jedidiah Wong, 27, of Little Canada, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the October 2023 murder of 53-year-old Jianqin Zhang, a woman from China, at an Eagan hotel.
Three Arrested in Connection with Stolen Vehicle at Eagan Retail Lot
A stolen vehicle investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Sunday evening, August 3, 2025, in the parking lot of the TJ Maxx in Eagan.
One Hospitalized, One Arrested for Suspicion of DWI After Morning Crash in Eagan
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries Friday morning at the intersection of Diffley Road and southbound I-35E in Eagan.
Two Charged with Third-Degree Murder, Criminal Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Street Racing Crash in Eagan
Two individuals are facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide, for their roles in a high-speed street racing crash that killed two young adults last month in Eagan.
Four Injured in Eagan Crash Involving Semi and Sedan at Lexington Avenue and Gemini Road
Four people were transported to the hospital following a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle late Saturday night, July 12, 2025, in Eagan.
76-Year-Old Driver Injured in Rollover Crash at Lebanon Hills Regional Park Entrance in Eagan
A 76-year-old woman was transported to the hospital Sunday night following a single-vehicle rollover crash at the entrance to Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan.
Minor Train Derailment Closes Road in Eagan; No Hazards Reported
Emergency crews responded just before 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to a minor train derailment on Nicols Road, just north of Silver Bell Road.
One Dead, Two Injured in Serious Crash on Highway 149 in Eagan
One person is dead and two others were injured following a crash late Saturday night on June 14, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 149 and Highway 55 in Eagan.
Garbage Truck Fire Behind Eagan Soccer Facility Prompts Extended Firefighting Effort
Fire crews in Eagan responded to a garbage truck fire Monday afternoon behind the new Wave Soccer Club indoor facility at 3370 Mike Collins Drive.
Two Injured in Eagan Crash; One Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DWI
Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Eagan that sent two people to the hospital late Friday night and resulted in one driver being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Toddler Injured in Eagan Accident
Emergency personnel were called to a residence in the area of Springwood Path and Sawgrass Trail West in Eagan on Monday afternoon, for reports of a child vs a car accident.
UPDATED: Two-Vehicle Crash Involving a Motorcycle in Eagan, Investigation Ongoing
Emergency responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle just before 7:45 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, on Town Centre Drive, near the McDonald’s.
Vehicle Catches Fire in Two-Car Crash at Lexington Ave and Neil Armstrong Blvd
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Neil Armstrong Boulevard/Northwood Parkway on Tuesday afternoon resulted in one person being transported for possible injuries and one of the vehicles catching fire.
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