A Burnsville resident is facing a felony charge after allegedly leading a Dakota County Sheriff's deputy on a pursuit before crashing his vehicle in Lakeville late last month.

Fourth of July 2026 Guide: Fireworks, Parades and Events Across Dakota & Scott Counties

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of 2026 have been detected in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. Health officials urge residents to use insect repellent, eliminate standing water, and take precautions as mosquito season ramps up following Minnesota's record-setting 2025 West Nile virus season.

A Lakeville man is facing a felony DWI charge after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle late Friday night, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

Helicopter mosquito control treatments are set to resume across the Twin Cities metro on Friday, as officials work to control early-season mosquito populations following a brief weather-related delay.

A Dakota County couple is facing multiple gross misdemeanor charges after children were allegedly found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions at a Lakeville residence that officers described as among the worst they had seen in their careers, according to Dakota County criminal complaints.

A Lakeville man has been convicted and sentenced in Dakota County District Court in connection with a criminal sexual conduct case involving a juvenile.

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.

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 26-year-old Apple Valley man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County after investigators say he stole wallets from gym lockers and used victims’ credit cards to make fraudulent purchases totaling thousands of dollars.

What was supposed to be a relaxed, two-day volunteer flyaway turned into an eight-hour, high-pressure race against incoming weather, but in the end, 101 dogs are alive today because of it.

A 69-year-old Madison, Minnesota man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Lakeville woman whose body was discovered inside a camper near Mazeppa.

Solus Fix, founded in May 2025 by Ollie Sonterre and Telden Tran, is a Lakeville-based handyman service built on reliability, strong communication, and practical solutions for everyday homeowners.

A Rosemount man who violently assaulted and terrorized a woman during a prolonged attack near Parkview Elementary School has been sentenced to jail time and probation following a felony conviction.

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.

Today is Election Day for the fall 2025 general elections in Dakota County. Residents in five school districts across the county are casting ballots on important school board seats and funding questions.

Minnesota State Patrol troopers responded late Friday night to a three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance on southbound I-35 near 162nd Street in Lakeville.

Did you know you can make non-emergency reports to Dakota County 911 online? In an effort to streamline community safety, Dakota County Dispatch launch an online form that allows residents to report non-emergency situations through a more accessible and user-friendly system.

One person has died and another remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash late Saturday morning in Lakeville.

Absentee voting is now underway for the November 4, 2025, general election, with five school districts in Dakota County holding elections this fall.