City officials announced that they are responding to a cybersecurity incident involving technology used to support portions of the city's water utility system.

A 29-year-old woman has been charged in Dakota County District Court after prosecutors allege she participated in an identity theft scheme that used a burglary victim's personal identification and financial documents to make fraudulent withdrawals and purchases.

South St. Paul Police have identified two men who were cited after a stolen-vehicle pursuit ended in a crash near I-494 and Highway 52. One suspect remains at large.

South Metro Fire Departments responded to two separate second-alarm house fires in Lakeville and Apple Valley and a fully engulfed vehicle fire in Burnsville on Friday night, July 24, 2026. The causes remain under investigation.

The Mendota Heights Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Edward Hanton, an 89-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.

MVTA will unveil its new Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase during a public open house on Aug. 4, featuring artwork from Lifeworks clients and celebrating local organizations throughout the south metro.

The Eagan Police Department is continuing to search for the vehicle involved in a road rage incident that occurred on July 11 and is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver.

An Eagan man is facing a felony burglary charge after prosecutors allege he broke a window at a West St. Paul building and stole a white Tenda Wi-Fi router from inside. According to the criminal complaint, officers later located the alleged stolen router near the suspect's belongings behind West St. Paul City Hall.

Farmington Police have arrested four people in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old bicyclist Sasha Balandin. The vehicle has been recovered.

A Rosemount resident has been charged after Eagan Police recovered a stolen vehicle following a Flock Safety camera alert. Prosecutors say the defendant allegedly committed the offense while an identical stolen vehicle case was already pending.

A Savage man is facing a felony theft charge after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,900 worth of tools from Menards stores in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul during a metro-wide theft spree.

A 23-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege she caused more than $2,000 in damage to property inside the Dakota County Jail in Hastings.

The City of Empire is warning residents after receiving several reports of fishing line being intentionally strung across playground equipment at Sach's Park.

A Burnsville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly displaying a handgun during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E in Eagan. Minnesota State Patrol investigators later recovered a Walther 9mm pistol during the investigation.

An Eagan man is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing headphones from an Apple Valley Target and threatening a loss prevention employee with a baton.

The Farmington Police Department is asking for the public's help as investigators continue working to identify the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a juvenile earlier this month.

After nearly a decade in business, The Buzz Coffee & Cafe has announced it will close its doors later this year.

A 22-year-old Hinckley man is facing two felony charges in Dakota County, including malicious punishment of a child and domestic assault, following a reported domestic incident at a Burnsville residence.

Family identifies 13-year-old Sasha Balandin killed in a Farmington hit-and-run. Police seek a black 2008-2011 Ford Focus as the investigation continues.

A young rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision with a vehicle at 65th Street and Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights. Police are urging scooter and e-bike safety following the crash.