Law enforcement officers from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin will gather this weekend for a day of competition, remembrance, and community support at the 14th Annual “Ballin’ in Dakota County” Charity Basketball Tournament.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to lace up their skates this January as it celebrates National Skating Month with two special community skating events and ongoing open skate opportunities through early March.

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.

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.

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.

The Farmington Police Department is kicking off its 38th annual Toys for Town program, a beloved local tradition that brings holiday cheer to families in need throughout the community.

The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department is once again inviting residents to celebrate the spooky and festive seasons with two beloved community traditions, the Halloween Havoc Tour and the Holiday Lights Tour.

This October, several Dakota County police departments are teaming up once again to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research through the nationwide Pink Patch Project.

The City of Farmington has announced a range of fall programs, initiatives, and events designed to unite the community while promoting public health, safety, and recreation.

Two standout student leaders from Lakeville will be going to Washington, D.C., as State Officers for Minnesota HOSA-Future Health Professionals (HOSA-FHP) and are preparing to represent Minnesota at the 19th Annual Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) this September.

The Twin Cities community will come together this fall to take a collective step toward hope and healing at the Out of the Darkness Walk, part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) nationwide movement to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention efforts.

The Minnesota Fire Engine Club, a passionate group of hobbyists dedicated to preserving and showcasing retired fire apparatus, has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign called Operation Forever Home.

The Heart of the City Race returns to Burnsville, Minnesota on September 7, 2024. Sign up today!

Lakeville Fishing Team Reels in Success: Donates 1,300+ Cans to Charity and Wins $5,000 Raffle Prize

Help the Lakeville Fishing Team fill the boat on Sunday, April 14th, at Cub Foods—Lakeville South for a good cause!

A local Culver's restaurant will host a fundraiser on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to help raise money for a local family and the mother of a team member recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Oligodendroglioma.