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Wisconsin Man Charged With Gross Misdemeanor Drug-Impaired DWI After Hastings Traffic Stop
A Wisconsin man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after Hastings police allegedly determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance during a traffic stop and later found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system, according to a Dakota County criminal complaint.
MPCA Releases Results of Seven-Year PFAS Feasibility Study in East Metro, Recommends Major Regional Cleanup Effort
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has released the results of a seven-year feasibility study examining ways to reduce the spread of PFAS contamination in the East Metro area, outlining a series of large-scale remediation recommendations to protect current and future drinking water supplies.
18-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Striking Correctional Deputy Inside Dakota County Jail
An 18-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a correctional deputy inside the Dakota County Jail, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.
Dakota County Man Sentenced to 78 Months for 2nd-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Minor
A Dakota County man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison following a conviction for criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, according to a court order filed in Dakota County District Court.
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Stealing Vehicle from Dakota County Courthouse, Leading High-Speed Pursuit
A 19-year-old St. Paul man is now facing multiple felony charges following a chaotic sequence of events that began just after his reported release from custody and ended with a high-speed, multi-agency pursuit across Dakota County.
Man Charged In Dakota County Fleet Farm Tool Theft Case
A man has been charged in Dakota County District Court in connection with multiple alleged theft incidents involving tools from Fleet Farm in Hastings earlier this year.
Black Bear Spotted Within Hastings City Limits; DNR Monitoring Activity
The City of Hastings reported that a black bear has been located within the city limits, prompting monitoring efforts and a reminder for residents to take precautions.
Hastings Man Charged With Felony Assault Following Alleged Knife Incident
A Hastings man has been charged in Dakota County District Court with felony assault following what is alleged to have been a knife-related incident on April 11, 2026.
Suspect with a History of Fleeing Taken Into Custody After Multi-Agency Search in Hastings
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.
Georgia Woman Charged in Dakota County Fraud Case Alleging $11,600 Wells Fargo Scam
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.
Prescott, Wisconsin Man Charged in Dakota County with Felony Theft for Allegedly Wrongfully Obtaining Public Assistance
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.
Man charged with third-degree murder in methamphetamine-related death in Hastings
A 42-year-old man is charged with third-degree murder after a man died earlier this year; the complaint states the cause of death was acute methamphetamine toxicity.
Police Respond to Crisis Situation in Hastings Neighborhood
Police in Hastings responded to a crisis situation Thursday morning involving a potentially suicidal man who had access to weapons inside a residence.
Sports Equipment Swap Returns to Hastings High School on March 10th
Residents of Farmington, Hastings, and Rosemount will have the opportunity to trade in gently used sports gear and pick up new-to-them equipment during the annual Sports Equipment Swap on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Two with Minor Injuries Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings on Thanksgiving Day
Minnesota State Patrol reports two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a Cadillac and a Jeep collided at a busy Hastings intersection.
UPDATED: Hastings Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Mark Morris
The Hastings Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Mark Morris, who was reported missing on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Allina Health Expands Orthopedic Services in Hastings, Adds Total Hip and Knee Replacements
Hastings-area residents now have access to advanced joint replacement surgeries close to home as Allina Health Orthopedics expands its services at United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus, including total joint replacements for hips or knees.
UPDATED: Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Armed Man Report in Ravenna Township — Suspect Still at Large
A large police presence was reported late Wednesday night in southeast Dakota County after authorities responded to reports of an armed man near Red Wing Boulevard (Highway 316) and 200th Street East in Ravenna Township, just outside of Hastings.
A Hastings man faces new first-degree drug charges just weeks after a previous meth arrest
A Hastings man with a recent history of high-speed police pursuits and major drug arrests is facing another set of serious charges after officers reportedly seized over 100 grams of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun during an early-morning encounter this week.
Four People Transported After Two-Vehicle Crash at U.S. Highway 61 and Point Douglas Drive
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove that occurred Wednesday evening.
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