The City of Farmington is asking residents and drivers to weigh in as it begins a citywide study examining speed limits and traffic concerns throughout the community.

A 19-year-old Farmington man has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a girl who was 12 at the time of the alleged offenses.

A report of a person with a weapon on the grounds of Farmington High School prompted a large emergency response Thursday afternoon, but authorities later determined the suspected weapon was actually a media tripod and that there was no threat to the school.

Farmington firefighters responded to a gas leak and a second-alarm townhome fire minutes apart Monday morning. No injuries were reported.

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.

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.

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 wanted suspect was arrested after an hours-long search in Lakeville that prompted a shelter-in-place. Dakota County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.

A 13-year-old Apple Valley boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle in Farmington Tuesday night. Police are searching for a small black SUV that fled the scene and are asking the public for help identifying the driver.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve was temporarily closed on Friday after an abandoned vehicle linked to a Dakota County pursuit was found. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

Two Farmington residents suffered life-threatening injuries after a Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a Toyota RAV4 attempting a U-turn on Highway 3 at Spruce Street in Farmington on June 20, 2026.

A shelter-in-place order in Farmington, Minnesota, was lifted Tuesday night after police responded to a domestic assault incident near 188th Street West and English Avenue. One person was taken into custody and is expected to face misdemeanor domestic assault charges.

Farmington resident Mehdi Badaoui has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing his wife during a violent domestic assault in April 2025.

The Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning residents after 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses were reported between May 29 and June 2. Officials believe fentanyl may be present in the local drug supply and are urging residents to carry Narcan and recognize overdose warning signs.

Farmington Fire-Rescue is asking for the public’s help following a grass fire reported Thursday afternoon in Farmington.

The Farmington Fire Department recognized two of its members for outstanding service and leadership during the department’s annual awards banquet held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Glenhaven Events.

A 19-year-old man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges in Dakota County after allegedly sending a series of violent and threatening messages to a former girlfriend.

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.

A Dakota County man is facing felony charges after deputies reportedly found multiple firearms, including a modified shotgun, inside a residence where he was living, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court.

Residents in Farmington and nearby communities will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household items and sensitive documents during an upcoming spring recycling event.