A 35-year-old man was pronounced dead early Sunday morning following a high-speed crash that occurred shortly after he fled the scene of a reported domestic disturbance.

Lakeville Police have confirmed the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a recent bank robbery in Iowa after they were dispatched to a local motel on Saturday morning, September 7th, 2024.

A second alarm fire broke out early Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, at the Ridgeview Apartments in the 12800 block of Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Emergency personnel responded to two traffic accidents this morning on Deerwood Drive in Eagan, Minnesota, both attributed to sun glare impairing drivers' vision.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office reports that a 13-year-old drowned at Parkridge Way Apartments in New Hope, Minnesota, yesterday evening.

The Eagan Police Department is actively investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

The Burnsville Police Department, led by Police Chief Tanya Schwartz, has provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the Red Oak Park shooting that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Whether you're an avid hiker, nature enthusiast, or simply seeking outdoor adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy when you explore Dakota County, Minnesota's parks! Join us as we journey through the seasons and discover the best parks and trails to explore during each one. 

The Burnsville City Council responds to Friday Night incident at Red Oak Park, and addresses security for the the upcoming Burnsville Festival.

The Burnsville Festival and Fire Muster are back, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. The community will come together from September 5th to 7th for three days of family-friendly fun, entertainment, and celebration.

Inver Grove Heights Officers were on a routine business check on the night of September 1, 2024, which led to a surprising chain of events that culminated in a police pursuit and multiple arrests.

Scramblin’ Egg has been named the inaugural winner of the Hatch Bloomington business pitch competition.

A shooting incident occurred at Red Oak Park in Burnsville around 8:15 PM on Friday evening, leading to a substantial law enforcement response.

A three-vehicle crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol car occurred late Wednesday afternoon.

Tragedy struck the small community of Empire on Sunday, August 25th, when the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two deceased individuals in a farm field near 210th Street East and Clayton Avenue.

A vehicle and a bicyclist collided late Wednesday morning on Highway 13, just south of Yankee Doodle Road.

Severe storms swept through the Twin Cities this morning, leaving thousands without power.

A multi-vehicle injury accident occurred Monday afternoon on westbound McAndrews Road, just east of Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

A serious accident occurred near Cedar Avenue and 202nd Street West at approximately 9:15 PM on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, following a wrong-way driver who is alleged to be impaired.

A Minneapolis man and repeat offender has been charged with organized retail theft in Dakota County following a string of thefts across Minnesota between February and March 2024.