Minnesota’s Move Over Law: When you see flashing or hazard lights on the shoulder in Minnesota, the law is clear: move over or slow down.

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.

With winter season upon us and additional snow on the way, we wanted to talk about how residents can clear and salt their driveways and sidewalks more effectively with help and tips from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

The Eagan Community Foundation is celebrating a major milestone after announcing that its annual International Evening of Eagan fundraiser brought in a record-setting $52,000 this year, the highest total in the event’s decades-long history.

Dakota County officials are working to clear up confusion and calm fears about food assistance in the wake of the recent federal government shutdown.

The Burnsville Police Department announced this morning that K9 Duke will soon receive a custom-fitted bullet- and stab-protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the national nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Three Apple Valley Scouts BSA troops are teaming up to announce they will open their annual Christmas Tree Lot at Cub Foods Apple Valley, located at 15350 Cedar Avenue, starting Friday, November 21, 2025.

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.

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.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $49.95 million from the Minnesota Forward Fund (MFF) to support the development of a new aerospace research and testing complex in Rosemount.

Families are invited to celebrate the spooky season at the annual Halloween Fest, taking place Friday, October 24, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nicollet Commons Park, located at 12550 Nicollet Avenue.

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.

On Tuesday, September 30, community members gathered for an open house at the Apple Valley Police Department’s new Police Operations Building, a state-of-the-art facility located at 14325 Flagstaff Avenue.

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

Families in Dakota County have two opportunities this weekend to experience the fun and adventure of Scouting, with back-to-back free events open to the public.

19-year-old Terrell Ranzy of St. Paul has been charged in connection with the homicide of Matthew Robert Lee in South St Paul, Minnesota.

A Dakota County grand jury has indicted Jacob John Audie, 36, of Hudson, Wisconsin, on one count of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of second-degree intentional murder in the April shooting death of his 72-year-old roommate, Michael Maurice Schille.

A deadly shooting in South St. Paul early Friday morning has left one man dead and another critically injured, prompting a large-scale law enforcement response and a temporary shelter-in-place for nearby residents.

The Burnsville Festival and Fire Muster will celebrate its 46th year this weekend, bringing a packed lineup of entertainment, food, and community traditions.

A cellphone tower in North Minneapolis caught fire early Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, briefly raising concern in the surrounding neighborhood before firefighters brought the blaze under control.