Another Burnsville woman is facing felony charges in Dakota County District Court after authorities allege she fraudulently obtained more than $20,000 in public assistance benefits by failing to report household income and residency information.

A Burnsville woman has been charged in Dakota County District Court after authorities allege she wrongfully obtained more than $8,000 in public assistance benefits by failing to report household income.

A man is facing felony charges in two separate criminal cases after authorities allege he fled from law enforcement in a motor vehicle during two incidents on the same day in Dakota County.

Burnsville resident and Eagan small-business owner Laura Meier has undertaken an extensive in-person outreach campaign, setting a personal goal of visiting every delegate in House District 52A and delivering a handwritten letter at each of their homes ahead of the convention.

A 23-year-old St. Paul man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fled from police, drove while impaired, and struck multiple vehicles late Saturday night in Dakota County.

A 19-year-old is now charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this year at an apartment complex in Burnsville that left a 14-year-old boy dead.

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash Saturday night along southbound I-35W in Burnsville that resulted in a hit-and-run investigation.

Thousands of residents across Dakota County joined a nationwide wave of demonstrations Saturday, March 28, 2026, as part of the growing “No Kings” protest movement, with significant turnouts reported in both Burnsville and Eagan.

Two are reported to have minor injuries following a rollover in Burnsville, Minnesota, on southbound I-35W. Another driver has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Emergency crews responded late Monday morning to a serious multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 42 and Portland Avenue in Burnsville that left several people injured.

After more than three decades of service to the community, Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz has announced she will retire at the end of May 2026.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony fugitive-from-justice charge in Dakota County after authorities determined he was wanted on an active warrant out of Indiana in connection with a burglary investigation.

The City of Burnsville is inviting residents of all ages to attend Swiftie Skate Night on Thursday, March 13, at the Burnsville Ice Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Burnsville City Council Approves Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue Interchange Improvements tied to Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project”.

A 36-year-old Minneapolis woman is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County in connection with a series of burglaries and financial transaction card fraud cases spanning Burnsville, Eagan, and Edina.

A brief but impactful band of light freezing rain and snow created hazardous travel conditions across much of central and eastern Minnesota on Tuesday morning.

Police are investigating a reported shooting Friday evening near a busy commercial area in Burnsville, where multiple shell casings were found on the roadway, but no injuries have been reported.

Burnsville police have confirmed that a teenager has died following a shooting late Monday night at the Glen at Burnsville Apartments.

The Burnsville Police Department has named Detective Natalie Sandifer as its 2025 Officer of the Year, recognizing her exceptional dedication, investigative excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice!

Burnsville police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night, January 25, 2026, in the area of Andrews Pointe Townhomes.