Ernesto Campos Gonzalez has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty in a Dakota County drug trafficking case involving nearly 450 grams of methamphetamine and more than 55 grams of fentanyl sold to undercover investigators.

Motorists traveling through the south metro should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the Interstate 35W (I-35W) will be fully closed in both directions between Interstate 494 and the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split beginning Friday night.

Two individuals are facing felony theft charges following an alleged coordinated retail theft at an Apple Valley business, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.

Burnsville City Council Approves Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue Interchange Improvements tied to Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project”.

On February 10, 2026, the Lakeville Police Department recognized four of its officers with Medals of Merit for extraordinary service, leadership, and bravery displayed during two critical incidents in 2025: a deadly vehicle crash involving multiple fires and the apprehension of a homicide suspect tied to a fatal stabbing in Burnsville.

A Burnsville man already facing serious felony charges for a violent New Year’s Day assault in Burnsville is now charged in a separate Lakeville case involving an alleged late-night garage intrusion and indecent exposure incident, according to newly filed court documents on Monday.

The following is an open letter to the Rosemount community from former Rosemount Police Chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which he posted on his Facebook page late Friday morning, December 5, 2025.

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

A piece of Rosemount’s firefighting history is returning to Dakota County after more than two decades of service in Lafayette, Minnesota.

A Burnsville man faces serious felony charges after investigators say he defrauded more than a dozen homeowners across the south metro by taking thousands of dollars in deposits for tree services he never completed.

A 50-year-old Rosemount man has been charged with two felonies after allegedly attacking and terrorizing a woman who was out for a walk near Parkview Elementary School in Lakeville.

The Burnsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an expanding investigation into Teodros Raymond Pluntz, 19, who has been criminally charged in two separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors, coercion, and the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

A 46-year-old Lakeville woman has been charged with two felony counts of theft by temporary control after investigators say she misused tens of thousands of dollars in funds from two local gymnastics booster clubs she managed for several years.

Dozens of community members gathered outside the Farmington Police Department Saturday night, November 1, 2025, to honor and mourn the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, whose passing has deeply affected the city and surrounding communities.

Early Friday afternoon, the St. Cloud Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a single-family residence in the 900 block of 10th Avenue South, near University Drive.

A police pursuit in West St. Paul ended in a crash late Friday night, prompting a large response from multiple law enforcement and emergency agencies.

With more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including over 10,000 Dakota County residents, at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, The Open Door is preparing for what could be one of the most challenging months in its history.

A Hastings man with a recent history of high-speed police pursuits and major drug arrests is facing another set of serious charges after officers reportedly seized over 100 grams of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun during an early-morning encounter this week.

For those interested in how they can help Officer Zajac’s family, a GoFundMe has been set up to support his wife and three children.

Law enforcement officials have arrested a man in connection with a series of burglaries that targeted businesses in Arlington and New Auburn, MN, in Sibley County.