A Hastings woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Dakota County after authorities say she led deputies on a pursuit through rural Dakota County before being arrested in Cannon Falls and admitting to recent methamphetamine use/

A Wisconsin man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after Hastings police allegedly determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance during a traffic stop and later found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system, according to a Dakota County criminal complaint.

A 29-year-old man is in custody after a warrant was issued in connection with a criminal sexual conduct case that was originally charged in 2021, according to a Dakota County criminal complaint and court records.

An 18-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a correctional deputy inside the Dakota County Jail, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

A Dakota County man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison following a conviction for criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, according to a court order filed in Dakota County District Court.

A man has been charged in Dakota County District Court in connection with multiple alleged theft incidents involving tools from Fleet Farm in Hastings earlier this year.

The City of Hastings reported that a black bear has been located within the city limits, prompting monitoring efforts and a reminder for residents to take precautions.

A Hastings man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony assault following what is alleged to have been a knife-related incident on April 11, 2026.

A Georgia woman has been charged in Dakota County District Court with multiple felony counts in connection with a fraud scheme that allegedly resulted in more than $11,000 being taken from a victim in Hastings, according to a criminal complaint.

Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko has announced that he is seeking re-election, highlighting nearly three decades of service with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.

A Prescott, Wisconsin man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony theft after a criminal complaint alleges he wrongfully obtained public assistance benefits through false statements and concealment.

Dakota County is inviting community members to step outdoors and get involved in protecting local natural resources by volunteering for its long-running Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP).

A 42-year-old man is charged with third-degree murder after a man died earlier this year; the complaint states the cause of death was acute methamphetamine toxicity.

Police in Hastings responded to a crisis situation Thursday morning involving a potentially suicidal man who had access to weapons inside a residence.

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.

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.

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.

Minnesota State Patrol reports two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a Cadillac and a Jeep collided at a busy Hastings intersection.

The Hastings Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Mark Morris, who was reported missing on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Hastings-area residents now have access to advanced joint replacement surgeries close to home as Allina Health Orthopedics expands its services at United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus, including total joint replacements for hips or knees.