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Apple Valley Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Proposed Data Center Project During Wednesday Meeting
A major proposed data center development in Apple Valley took a significant step toward rejection Wednesday night, as the Planning Commission recommended denial of key components of the Apple Valley Technology Park project following a continued public hearing.
Second-Alarm Structure Fire Displaces Family in Apple Valley; No Injuries Reported
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon that escalated quickly into a second-alarm incident, ultimately leaving a home heavily damaged and a family displaced in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Man Arrested After Attempted Traffic Stop and Foot Pursuit in Eagan Tuesday Night
A man was taken into custody late Tuesday night after allegedly fleeing from police during an attempted traffic stop in Eagan.
Apple Valley Man Facing Two Felony Charges Following Pursuit that Ended in Eagan
An alleged pursuit on Wednesday evening ended with at least one suspect in custody after a brief foot chase in Eagan, Minnesota.
Public Hearing Set for Tonight For Proposed Apple Valley Technology Park, Data Center Project
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.
What To Do When You Encounter a Crash or Fire Scene: Officials Urge Drivers to Slow Down and Stay Back
As emergency crews continue to respond to crashes, fires, and emergency situations across the south metro, a growing and dangerous trend is putting first responders, victims, other personnel, and emergency equipment at risk: drivers ignoring road closures and attempting to drive through active emergency scenes.
Car Crashes Into Utility Pole in Eagan, Bringing Down Power Lines and Closing Road
Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning to a crash in Eagan that brought down power lines and forced a temporary road closure.
Suspect in Custody After Threat Prompts South St. Paul School Closure; Incident Follows Metro-Wide School Threats
South St. Paul Public Schools closed all schools on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, transitioning students to an e-learning day following what officials described as a “safety concern.”
Body Recovered in Mississippi River Identified as Missing Farmington Woman
Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the Mississippi River over the weekend is that of a Farmington woman who had been reported missing earlier this year.
Man Charged After Alleged Barcode Scheme Steals Nearly $1,500 in Lego Sets from Dakota County Targets
A man has been charged after allegedly using a barcode-switching scheme to steal nearly $1,500 worth of Lego sets from two Target stores in Dakota County.
40,000 Pounds of Donated Food Delivered to Eagan Food Shelf, Largest Single Donation in Organization’s History
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.
UPDATE: Out-of-State “Swatting”-Style Threat Prompts ISD 196 School Closures; FBI Now Leading Investigation
Schools across IDS 196 were closed on Tuesday after multiple threatening voicemails were discovered early in the morning, prompting a large, multi-agency law enforcement response. Authorities now say the threats were not credible and originated from outside Minnesota.
Mid-March Blizzard Dumps Up to 17 Inches in Parts of South Metro, Causes Major Travel Disruptions Across Minnesota and Wisconsin
A powerful mid-March winter storm brought blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and widespread travel disruptions across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with some communities in the southern Twin Cities metro receiving nearly 17 inches of snow.
Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing West St. Paul Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Squad Car
Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing West St. Paul Traffic Stop, Crashing Into Squad Car
Developer to Host Neighborhood Meeting on Proposed Data Center in Inver Grove Heights
Residents will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about a proposed data center project planned for a site along Carmen Avenue in Inver Grove Heights.
Apple Valley City Council Adopts Resolution Addressing Impacts of Operation Metro Surge
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.
Farmington Man with Eight Active Felony Warrants Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing Police
A Farmington man with eight active felony warrants was arrested Thursday, after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement during an attempted traffic stop.
Brooklyn Center Woman Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Deputies in Vehicle Pursuit from Credit River to Lakeville
A woman from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a Scott County deputy during a traffic stop attempt on Wednesday afternoon, leading deputies across county lines before the vehicle was ultimately stopped in Lakeville, Minnesota.
South St. Paul Man Charged After Allegedly Pointing Pellet Gun at Business Employees
A South St. Paul man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he pointed a pellet gun at employees of a nearby business, causing them to fear for their safety, on Tuesday afternoon.
January Apple Valley Crash Tied to Bloomington Officer Pursuit of Speeding Vehicle
A driver is accused of fleeing from a police officer and running a red light, causing a serious crash at Cedar Avenue and 160th Street West in Apple Valley on January 24, 2026.
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