Dakota County is inviting the public to weigh in on a major reconstruction project along County Road 42 that officials say is part of a broader, long-term strategy to manage traffic, improve safety, and modernize one of the region’s busiest corridors.

A Georgia woman has been charged in Dakota County District Court with multiple felony counts in connection with a fraud scheme that allegedly resulted in more than $11,000 being taken from a victim in Hastings, according to a criminal complaint.

A Minneapolis man is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say he stole more than $2,600 worth of merchandise from a retail store in Apple Valley and attempted to flee from law enforcement.

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Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko has announced that he is seeking re-election, highlighting nearly three decades of service with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.

A Prescott, Wisconsin man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony theft after a criminal complaint alleges he wrongfully obtained public assistance benefits through false statements and concealment.

A two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Eagan left one person hospitalized and prompted an ongoing investigation by the Eagan Police Department.

A large police presence in an Apple Valley neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon was ultimately tied to a medical emergency.

Dakota County is inviting community members to step outdoors and get involved in protecting local natural resources by volunteering for its long-running Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP).

The City of Rosemount has appointed Carson Thomas as its new police chief after six months serving in the interim role, city officials announced Tuesday.

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening, April 6, 2026, along a busy stretch of Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) in Apple Valley, Minnesota, in which the vehicle crashed into the middle median.

New details have been released following a serious four-vehicle crash last Thursday afternoon at a busy Apple Valley intersection that left one person dead.

Burnsville police are investigating a report of gunfire early Monday morning at an apartment complex, with no victims identified and no arrests made as of now.

Law enforcement is on scene in the 18400 block of Exodus Avenue in Farmington, MN, and is asking the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are teaming up with traffic safety officials and a grieving family to launch a statewide distracted driving enforcement campaign this April, aiming to prevent tragedies on the road.

A 23-year-old Hastings man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a late-night traffic stop in Inver Grove Heights led to the discovery of controlled substances, cash, and alleged evidence of drug sales.

A former employee of Target is facing a felony theft charge after authorities allege she stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from the store over a period of several weeks.

Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle injury crash Thursday afternoon at a busy Apple Valley intersection, prompting road closures and an extended on-scene investigation.

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.