A body believed to be that of missing Mendota Heights resident Dr. Edward Hanton has been located in northwestern Wisconsin, according to the Mendota Heights Police Department.

The Mendota Heights Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Edward Hanton, an 89-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.

High school students interested in law enforcement and public safety have an opportunity to go behind the scenes this spring as registration has opened for the 2026 Teen Police Academy, a free program jointly hosted by the Apple Valley Police Department and the Rosemount Police Department.

Richfield police are investigating a fatal shooting after residents reported seeing a man dragging what appeared to be a dead body from an apartment early Saturday morning.

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.

Latest update following a domestic incident and large police presence on I-35E south of Highway 77

Police procession for Officer Ben Bidon who suddenly passed away following a medical emergency.

A shelter in place was accidentally issued for all of Ramsey County. The suspect in question has since been arrested

Large police presence in the area of Chandler Park and Mill Pond as police are searching for a vulnerable teen.

Dakota County offers two free resources for residents and businesses to receive time-sensitive targeted alerts for areas in an emergency that could affect one’s health or welfare. Click the link to learn more about both programs!