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Series of School Threats Across Dakota County Leads to Closures, Juvenile Arrest, and Heightened Police Presence
A series of online threats directed at multiple schools across Dakota and Scott County prompted widespread investigations, temporary school closures, and the arrest of a juvenile suspect, according to information released by law enforcement agencies and school districts over the last few days.
16-Year-Old Arrested After Series of School Threats Across Burnsville and Apple Valley
Law enforcement agencies across Dakota County have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a series of school-related threats that disrupted multiple schools in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, and surrounding communities on Tuesday, December 16.
District 196 Closes Four High Schools, Both Burnsville High Schools Close, Following Additional Social Media Threats
Independent School District 196 has closed all four of its high schools and two additional schools for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, following additional social media threats reported late Monday night and brought to the attention of law enforcement and school administrators.
Hundreds of Apple Valley High School Students Walk Out to Protest Recent ICE Raids
Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, more than 300 students from Apple Valley High School participated in a coordinated walkout to protest recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the local community.
Eastview & Apple Valley High Schools, Apple Valley Police Investigate Social Media Message; No Credible Threat Identified
Eastview and Apple Valley High School administrators and the Apple Valley Police Department (AVPD) investigated a concerning social media message alleging a potential threat to the school. After a joint review by school officials and law enforcement, authorities determined that no credible threat was made.
Serious Injury Crash Closes Highway 3 in Farmington Monday Morning
A serious injury crash involving a passenger vehicle and a box truck shut down a section of Highway 3 in Farmington early Monday morning.
High-Risk Vehicle Stop in Apple Valley Resolved After Stolen Report Error
An incident that initially appeared to involve a suspected stolen vehicle prompted a multi-agency law enforcement response Saturday afternoon before authorities determined the situation stemmed from a reporting error tied to a recent vehicle sale.
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting After Reports of Man Dragging Body From Apartment
Richfield police are investigating a fatal shooting after residents reported seeing a man dragging what appeared to be a dead body from an apartment early Saturday morning.
Woman Found Dead With Gunshot Wound in Saint Paul Apartment
Saint Paul police are investigating a homicide after officers discovered a woman dead inside an apartment Friday afternoon.
13-Year-Old Arrested After Pills Suspected to Contain Fentanyl Found at Moorhead Middle School
A 13-year-old student was arrested Thursday after allegedly bringing a large quantity of pills suspected to contain fentanyl onto the campus of Horizon Middle School, according to the Moorhead Police Department.
Department of Homeland Security Officer Accidentally Shot During Training at Hero Center in Cottage Grove
An officer with the Department of Homeland Security was injured Thursday morning after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot during a firearms training exercise at the HERO Center in the 10000 block of 85th Street South in Cottage Grove.
Structure Fire Damages Home in Burnsville’s Sunny Acres Community; No Injuries Reported
Emergency crews responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 400 block of Connelly Lane within the Sunny Acres Manufactured Home Community.
Man Accused of Breaking Into South St. Paul Home, Rifling Through Fridge
A 28-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after allegedly breaking into a residence in South St. Paul and rummaging through the refrigerator, according to the criminal complaint.
Burnsville Resident Alleges Rough Encounter With ICE Agents During Weekend Operations; City Reaffirms It Does Not Assist in Federal Immigration Enforcement
New details have emerged following federal immigration enforcement activity in Burnsville over the weekend, including allegations from a resident at a local apartment complex who says federal agents assaulted them.
Eagan Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police, Which Ended in a Crash
A 32-year-old Eagan man is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing police in a vehicle without functioning rear lights, leading officers on a brief pursuit that ended in a collision.
Inver Grove Heights: Chain-Reaction Crash on Highway 55 Backs Up Morning Commute
A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and several passenger vehicles resulted in a travel headache Tuesday morning on westbound Highway 55 near northbound Highway 52, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Man is Facing Charges for Wildfire Arson After Grass Fire Outside Mystic Lake Casino
A 34-year-old man is facing felony arson charges after Prior Lake police allege he intentionally ignited a grass fire near Mystic Lake Casino on Thursday night, December 4, 2025
Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Prior Lake Mosque; State and Federal Investigators Called In
An early morning fire caused significant damage to the Baitul Hikmah Academy/Masjid Al-Mahmood Foundation mosque in Prior Lake on Monday, prompting a large multi-agency response and a state and federal investigation.
Three People Injured in Head-On Crash on Whitney Drive in Apple Valley
Three people were injured Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, after a head-on crash on Whitney Drive, according to a Minnesota Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicle Crash Report completed by the Apple Valley Police Department.
Open Letter to Rosemount Residents and Community from Former Police Chief Mikael Dahlstrom
The following is an open letter to the Rosemount community from former Rosemount Police Chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which he posted on his Facebook page late Friday morning, December 5, 2025.
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