Violent crime declined across Minnesota in 2025, with the state recording fewer murders, robberies and aggravated assaults along with substantial decreases in vehicle thefts and carjackings, according to newly released statewide crime data.

Farmington Fire-Rescue is asking for the public’s help following a grass fire reported Thursday afternoon in Farmington.

The Farmington Fire Department recognized two of its members for outstanding service and leadership during the department’s annual awards banquet held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Glenhaven Events.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced Tuesday, May 12, 2026, that it is monitoring one person in Minnesota who may have been briefly exposed overseas to someone infected with hantavirus, specifically the Andes virus, while aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.

A Minneapolis man is facing a felony first-degree carjacking charge in Dakota County after authorities allege he threatened a man with a knife, assaulted him, stole his vehicle from a salvage yard in Rosemount, and later led officers on a multi-agency pursuit through several metro communities before crashing in West St. Paul.

Visitors to Lebanon Hills Regional Park may notice smoke, smoldering logs, and temporary trail closures on Friday into Saturday as Dakota County Parks conducts prescribed burns throughout the park.

The Burnsville City Council has approved a new pilot collaboration between the city’s Behavioral Health Unit and University of Minnesota Physicians to improve mental health crisis response and long-term care navigation for residents experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

The Burnsville Police Department has issued a community notification regarding the recent relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender to the city, in accordance with Minnesota law requiring public notification for individuals assessed as the highest risk of reoffending.

Residents and the general public near Crystal Lake may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles, boats, and first responders over the next two days, but officials say there is no cause for concern.

Federal agents executed search warrants at multiple childcare and daycare facilities across the Twin Cities early Tuesday morning as part of a large-scale fraud investigation involving alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded programs.