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Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash Reported on I-35E in Eagan; Driver Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
A single-vehicle rollover crash prompted an emergency response late Monday afternoon along I-35E in Eagan, resulting in significant traffic delays in the area.
Robert Lee Baker Case Concludes with Guilty Plea, 17.5-Year Sentence After Supreme Court Ordered New Trial
The criminal case against Robert Lee Baker III has reached a new conclusion nearly two years after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his original conviction and ordered a new trial, ruling that a jury should have been allowed to consider self-defense and defense of others.
School Bus and Sedan Crash in Eagan Sends One Driver to Hospital; Investigation Ongoing
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.
Burnsville Candidate Laura Meier Visits Every House District 52A Delegate Ahead of April 11 DFL Convention
Burnsville resident and Eagan small-business owner Laura Meier has undertaken an extensive in-person outreach campaign, setting a personal goal of visiting every delegate in House District 52A and delivering a handwritten letter at each of their homes ahead of the convention.
St. Paul Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police, Driving Drunk, and Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles in Eagan and Burnsville
A 23-year-old St. Paul man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fled from police, drove while impaired, and struck multiple vehicles late Saturday night in Dakota County.
Thousands Gather Across Dakota County for “No Kings” Protests, Large Turnouts in Burnsville and Eagan
Thousands of residents across Dakota County joined a nationwide wave of demonstrations Saturday, March 28, 2026, as part of the growing “No Kings” protest movement, with significant turnouts reported in both Burnsville and Eagan.
Juvenile Injured in Self-Inflicted Shooting at Eagan Residence, Investigation Ongoing
Emergency crews responded Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, to a reported weapons incident involving a juvenile at a residence in Eagan, Minnesota.
Garage Fire in Eagan Prompts Second-Alarm Response Tuesday Afternoon
Just after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Eagan Fire, Inver Grove Heights Fire, and Eagan Police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Arlene Court for a reported structure fire. Early scanner traffic indicated that a vehicle was fully involved inside a garage.
Fire Crews Respond to Second-Alarm Overnight House Fire on Parkcliff Drive in Eagan
Emergency crews from multiple agencies responded early Sunday morning to a residential structure fire in Eagan that was upgraded to a second-alarm fire.
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.
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.”
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.
Apple Valley Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Eagan Police at 107 MPH, Cocaine Recovered Following Pursuit
An Apple Valley man is facing felony charges after authorities say he fled from an Eagan police officer on a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour before being taken into custody and allegedly discarding cocaine during the pursuit.
Twin Cities Bronze to Host Annual Fundraiser at Bald Man Brewing in Eagan
Community members will have a chance to enjoy live music, interactive activities, and local craft beer while supporting the arts during an upcoming fundraiser for Twin Cities Bronze, this Sunday, March 15, from 6–8 p.m. at Bald Man Brewing.
Eagan Man Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 40-Year-Old Woman; Prosecutors Cite Prior DWI Convictions
An Eagan man, Rolando O. Miranda Martinez, has been charged in Dakota County District Court after authorities say he struck and killed a 40-year-old woman with his vehicle early Saturday morning and fled the scene.
One Arrested After Theft in Apple Valley Leads to Pursuit of a Minneapolis Stolen Vehicle from Dakota County Ending Near the Mall of America
The Eagan Police Department has confirmed to us that one person was arrested following another police pursuit of a stolen vehicle used in a theft from Dakota County into Bloomington on the evening of Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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