Residents in Farmington may notice increased emergency activity near a local pond this week as firefighters conduct specialized cold-water rescue training during the week of March 9th.

Residents and visitors traveling to the Minnesota Zoo will soon have improved public transit access following the unveiling of a new animal-themed bus shelter and expanded service from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA).

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is inviting riders, residents, and community stakeholders to provide feedback on a series of proposed service changes scheduled to take effect June 1, 2026.

What was supposed to be a relaxed, two-day volunteer flyaway turned into an eight-hour, high-pressure race against incoming weather, but in the end, 101 dogs are alive today because of it.

Wolfpack Retreat provides dog boarding and daycare services in a family setting, complete with a fully fenced backyard and a cage-free home environment.

Solus Fix, founded in May 2025 by Ollie Sonterre and Telden Tran, is a Lakeville-based handyman service built on reliability, strong communication, and practical solutions for everyday homeowners.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering maple syruping programs at several state parks across Minnesota in March and April.

Residents of Farmington, Hastings, and Rosemount will have the opportunity to trade in gently used sports gear and pick up new-to-them equipment during the annual Sports Equipment Swap on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) will implement a series of service changes beginning Monday, March 16, 2026, introducing expanded service to major destinations, streamlined routes, and new on-demand transit options across Dakota and Scott counties.

On February 10, 2026, the Lakeville Police Department recognized four of its officers with Medals of Merit for extraordinary service, leadership, and bravery displayed during two critical incidents in 2025: a deadly vehicle crash involving multiple fires and the apprehension of a homicide suspect tied to a fatal stabbing in Burnsville.

The Eagan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Feb. 17 on whether to temporarily pause certain large data center projects while the city studies possible new regulations.

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.

The City of Farmington will begin controlled burns of emerald ash borer (EAB)–infested ash trees and other invasive woody species starting Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Middle Creek Park, located at 20629 East Oaks Drive.

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby league in the United States, has officially unveiled its full 2026 season schedule, with opening matches set for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The City of Eagan has announced the retirement of Fire Chief Hugo Searle, who will conclude his service with the Eagan Fire Department following a distinguished 34-year career in the fire service.

The South St. Paul City Council will hold a Special Worksession Community Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement on Thursday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kaposia Education Center Auditorium, located at 1225 1st Avenue South.

The City of Farmington announced late Thursday morning that Mayor Joshua Hoyt has resigned from his position effective immediately, citing the need to focus on his mental health and well-being.

Children’s Minnesota announced plans to temporarily pause prescribing puberty-suppressing medications and pubertal hormones for patients under 18 in its Gender Health program, citing increasing federal actions targeting pediatric health systems that provide gender-affirming care.

We’ve launched a new “podcast” that is designed as a convenient audio extension of our news coverage, giving readers and listeners another way to access our reporting when reading an article isn’t practical.

The nation’s blood supply remains under significant strain, with hospitals continuing to receive blood products at a faster rate than donations are coming in, according to the American Red Cross.