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Apple Valley Man Faces Three Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud Cases After Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards
An Apple Valley man faces three felony financial transaction card fraud charges after allegedly using stolen credit cards in separate incidents during May and June.
Herbicide Treatment Planned as Alimagnet Park Restoration Project Continues in Apple Valley
The City of Apple Valley is continuing restoration efforts at Alimagnet Park with targeted herbicide treatments as part of a $262,009 DNR-funded project to remove invasive buckthorn, restore native habitat, and improve biodiversity in the park through 2027.
City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Preparing for Heavy Traffic During 7 Brew Coffee Grand Opening Events
Heavy traffic is expected near the new 7 Brew Coffee in Apple Valley from June 19 through July 5. City and Dakota County officials are implementing traffic controls, lane restrictions, and monitoring conditions during grand opening events.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Stealing Delivery Driver's Vehicle and Leading Apple Valley Police on Pursuit
Jeremy Allen Roberts Ayala of Minneapolis has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to fleeing police in a stolen vehicle following an attempted theft at an Apple Valley Papa John's. The February 2026 pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver near County Road 42.
Single-Vehicle Crashes Into Guardrail Along Highway 77 in Apple Valley; One Person Injured
One person sustained suspected minor injuries after a Jeep Wagoneer crashed into a guardrail along southbound Highway 77 near Palomino Drive in Apple Valley on Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.
7 Brew Coffee Set to Open Apple Valley Location June 22; Three Grand Opening Events Planned
7 Brew Coffee will open its new Apple Valley location at 15440 English Avenue on June 22, 2026, the second Twin Cities 7 Brew location.
Brush Fire Spreads to Kohl’s Building in Apple Valley; Store Evacuated
A brush fire outside Kohl’s in Apple Valley, Minnesota, briefly spread to the front of the building Saturday afternoon, prompting a second-alarm response and evacuation of the store. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were immediately reported.
Flock Alert for Stolen License Plates Leads to High-Risk Traffic Stop in Apple Valley, Two Arrested
Two men are facing felony charges in Dakota County after criminal complaints allege they burglarized an Eagan home and stole over $300,000 worth of silver bars and other precious metals.
Large Oak Tree Crashes Into Apple Valley Home During Overnight Severe Storms
A large oak tree crashed through the roof of an Apple Valley home during severe overnight storms on June 10, 2026. Fire crews responded to the scene on Glenhaven Avenue after powerful winds moved through Dakota County.
Apple Valley Man Sentenced After Allegedly Pointing Stolen Handgun at Teen During Marijuana Deal Gone Wrong
An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to jail and probation after prosecutors say he chased two teenagers, rammed their vehicle, and pointed a stolen handgun at them following a marijuana transaction in Dakota County.
Dakota County Drug Task Force Issues Overdose Spike Alert After 23 Suspected Overdoses in Five Days
The Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning residents after 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses were reported between May 29 and June 2. Officials believe fentanyl may be present in the local drug supply and are urging residents to carry Narcan and recognize overdose warning signs.
MVTA to Host Open House Celebrating Reopening of 157th Street Station in Apple Valley
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on June 17, 2026, celebrating the reopening of the upgraded 157th Street Station in Apple Valley. The station features new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, bike lockers, safety enhancements, real-time signage, and expanded transit service, including Routes 420 and 477.
Two Injury Crashes Within Minutes Shut Down Portions of 140th Street in Apple Valley
Emergency crews responded to two separate injury crashes within minutes of each other late Saturday morning in Apple Valley, leading to significant road closures and traffic disruptions along 140th Street West.
California Woman and Maplewood Woman Charged in Dakota County Identity Theft and Fraud Investigation
Two women are facing felony identity theft and financial transaction card fraud charges in Dakota County following an Apple Valley investigation that began with a report of unpaid hotel rooms and later uncovered what investigators allege was a larger identity fraud operation involving stolen personal information, fraudulent credit cards, and forged checks.
Individual Transported for Evaluation After Knife Incident on Cedar Avenue Ramp in Apple Valley
Police and medics were called to the northbound on-ramp from 127th Street West to Cedar Avenue on Wednesday evening after reports of a group home resident allegedly pulling out a knife while riding in a vehicle.
UPDATED: Minnesota State Patrol Squad Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash in Apple Valley
Emergency crews responded to a reported multi-vehicle crash Wednesday night near the intersection of 140th Street West and Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley involving at least one Minnesota State Patrol squad vehicle.
Former Hill City Police Officer, Apple Valley Resident Charged in Hennepin County Criminal Sexual Conduct Case
An Apple Valley resident and former Hill City police officer from Aitkin County has been charged in Hennepin County with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a teenage victim, according to a criminal complaint.
Dakota County to Begin Road and Intersection Improvements Along Pilot Knob Road and County Road 42 in Apple Valley
Dakota County and the City of Apple Valley are preparing to begin a pair of roadway improvement projects this spring and summer to improve safety, traffic flow, and pedestrian accessibility along two busy south metro corridors.
Apple Valley man charged after alleged nonconsensual touching and secret recordings at Bloomington Walmart
An Apple Valley man has been charged in Hennepin County after police say he allegedly touched a woman without consent and secretly recorded women inside a Walmart store in Bloomington.
Dakota County Conducting Overnight Prescribed Burns at Lebanon Hills Regional Park Through Saturday
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.
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