Two key public hearings are scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as the Apple Valley Planning Commission revisits a large-scale proposed data center development that could significantly reshape a portion of the city’s industrial landscape.

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.

Last Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a semi-truck carrying approximately 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food arrived at The Open Door in Eagan, marking the largest single food donation in the nonprofit’s history and providing significant support to families facing food insecurity across Dakota County.

The Apple Valley City Council adopts a resolution intended to recognize the effects the operation had on residents, businesses, and local government operations while urging state and federal leaders to address broader immigration policy issues and support communities impacted by the enforcement activity.

Minnesota anglers will see a significant change to bass fishing regulations in 2026, as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has implemented a new catch-and-release season that allows anglers to fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass earlier in the year on inland waters.

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.