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Rosemount Man Charged After Violent Assault on Woman Walking Near Parkview Elementary in Rosemount
A 50-year-old Rosemount man has been charged with two felonies after allegedly attacking and terrorizing a woman who was out for a walk near Parkview Elementary School in Lakeville.
Burnsville Man Charged in Two Separate Sexual Assault Cases Involving Minors; Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Possible Additional Victims
The Burnsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an expanding investigation into Teodros Raymond Pluntz, 19, who has been criminally charged in two separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors, coercion, and the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Lakeville Woman Charged with Felony Theft for Alleged Misuse of Booster Club Funds
A 46-year-old Lakeville woman has been charged with two felony counts of theft by temporary control after investigators say she misused tens of thousands of dollars in funds from two local gymnastics booster clubs she managed for several years.
Today’s General Elections in Dakota County — Nov. 4, 2025
Today is Election Day for the fall 2025 general elections in Dakota County. Residents in five school districts across the county are casting ballots on important school board seats and funding questions.
UPDATED: Firefighters Battle Overnight House and Garage Fire in Inver Grove Heights
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a massive overnight fire that began late Sunday, destroying a garage and home on the 9900 block of Arkansas Path in Inver Grove Heights.
Community Gathers to Remember Officer Pete Zajac at Farmington Police Department
Dozens of community members gathered outside the Farmington Police Department Saturday night, November 1, 2025, to honor and mourn the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, whose passing has deeply affected the city and surrounding communities.
UPDATED: Two Juveniles Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Crashes During Police Pursuit in West St. Paul
A police pursuit in West St. Paul ended in a crash late Friday night, prompting a large response from multiple law enforcement and emergency agencies.
Eagan Police Arrest Suspect After Weapons Call on Rahn Road
Eagan Police responded to a report of a weapons incident Friday evening in the 4100 block of Rahn Road.
The Open Door Braces for SNAP Pause Impact, Expands Emergency Food Support Across Dakota County
With more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including over 10,000 Dakota County residents, at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, The Open Door is preparing for what could be one of the most challenging months in its history.
A Hastings man faces new first-degree drug charges just weeks after a previous meth arrest
A Hastings man with a recent history of high-speed police pursuits and major drug arrests is facing another set of serious charges after officers reportedly seized over 100 grams of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun during an early-morning encounter this week.
GoFundMe For Officer Pete Zajac’s Family
For those interested in how they can help Officer Zajac’s family, a GoFundMe has been set up to support his wife and three children.
UPDATED: Brooklyn Park Man Charged After High-Speed Pursuit and Major Drug, Gun Seizure in Apple Valley
A police pursuit in Apple Valley ended in a crash Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle fleeing officers collided with another car at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 147th Street.
Farmington Police Department Mourns the Loss of Officer Pete Zajac
The City of Farmington and the Farmington Police Department are mourning the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, a respected fifteen-year veteran of the department who died by suicide late Monday night, October 27, 2025.
DEED Awards Nearly $50 Million to Support Aerospace Expansion in Rosemount
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $49.95 million from the Minnesota Forward Fund (MFF) to support the development of a new aerospace research and testing complex in Rosemount.
Firefighters Respond to Corn Dryer Fire at Farmers Mill & Elevator in Castle Rock
Multiple fire departments responded Monday morning, October 27, 2025, to a confirmed structure fire at the Farmers Mill & Elevator located in the 27000 block of Danville Avenue in Castle Rock Township.
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Lake Elmo Woman Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash on I-494 in South St. Paul
Authorities are investigating two separate incidents that occurred Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, along westbound I-494 near 5th Avenue South in South St. Paul, prompting a temporary closure of the highway and delays in the area.
Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project” Aim to Transform Safety and Mobility Across Burnsville and Savage
The Highway 13 River, Rail, and Roads Initiative Project in Scott and Dakota counties and the Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project in Dakota County aim to enhance safety, improve travel efficiency, and support long-term economic growth across the region by modernizing the heavily traveled Highway 13 corridor between Quentin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue.
Minnesota House Bonding Committee Toured Burnsville Water Treatment Plant, Highlighting $17.5 Million Rehabilitation Effort to Secure the City’s Water Future
The Minnesota House of Representatives Capital Investment Committee made a key stop in Burnsville on Thursday evening as part of its statewide bonding tour, visiting the Burnsville Water Treatment Plant to learn more about the city’s proposed $17.5 million rehabilitation project.
Burnsville Woman Sentenced for Felony DWI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Following January Hit-and-Run Crash
A Burnsville woman with multiple prior DWI convictions has been sentenced in Dakota County District Court after pleading guilty to a felony count of First-Degree Driving While Impaired (Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance) and a gross misdemeanor count of Criminal Vehicular Operation Resulting in Bodily Harm.
Four People Transported After Two-Vehicle Crash at U.S. Highway 61 and Point Douglas Drive
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove that occurred Wednesday evening.
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