Rosemount News

A Peterbilt dump truck overturned after its raised dump box struck a bridge on northbound Highway 52 near Highway 55 in Rosemount. The driver was hospitalized and the Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.

A third-alarm fire sent multiple fire departments to the former Lighthouse Church, now home to MN Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, in Rosemount Monday morning. Crews from Rosemount, Apple Valley, Farmington, and Lakeville battled the large structure fire.

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.

A man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he made violent threats at multiple Rosemount businesses, threatened to kill police officers, claimed to be the "second coming," and resisted officers during his arrest.

A Minneapolis man has been charged with felony second-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a Rosemount resident in the chest during a confrontation inside a home on May 22, 2026. Court documents detail the alleged attack, witness statements, and the suspect's extensive criminal history.

The City of Rosemount is launching a free Infant Formula Water Program beginning July 1, 2026, providing eligible households with infants a complimentary water filter pitcher and a one-year supply of replacement filters.

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.

Federal authorities announced today what officials described as one of the largest health care fraud crackdowns in Minnesota history, unveiling criminal charges against 15 defendants accused of participating in multiple schemes that allegedly defrauded Medicaid and other public assistance programs of more than $90 million.

A St. Paul man suffered serious injuries Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash at the intersection of 145th Street West and County Road 42 in Rosemount.

A Rosemount woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she drove away from a traffic stop despite being warned not to drive because her license was revoked.

A Minneapolis man is facing a felony first-degree carjacking charge in Dakota County after authorities allege he threatened a man with a knife, assaulted him, stole his vehicle from a salvage yard in Rosemount, and later led officers on a multi-agency pursuit through several metro communities before crashing in West St. Paul.

Visitors to Lebanon Hills Regional Park may notice smoke, smoldering logs, and temporary trail closures on Friday into Saturday as Dakota County Parks conducts prescribed burns throughout the park.

The Minnesota House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at cracking down on the use of artificial intelligence to create explicit images of minors, as lawmakers move to address growing concerns over digital exploitation.

A Rosemount man has now been formally charged in connection with a shots-fired incident last week, after investigators say he fired a handgun at another driver during a confrontation at an intersection.

Rosemount Police announce that a suspect has been arrested in connection with last week’s reported shooting in Rosemount, following a coordinated law enforcement operation that led to a heightened police presence in the area.

A 49-year-old man with prior felony convictions is facing a felony firearm charge in Dakota County after police say he was found carrying a loaded revolver during a trespassing call at a Rosemount business.

A single-story home in Rosemount sustained significant damage after a fast-moving fire broke out late Sunday morning, prompting a large emergency response and temporary evacuation of a neighboring residence.

Police in Rosemount are investigating a report of shots being fired on Friday evening after officers located evidence of a discharged firearm in a residential area.

The City of Rosemount has appointed Carson Thomas as its new police chief after six months serving in the interim role, city officials announced Tuesday.

The Rosemount Police Department has officially launched a new drone program, joining a growing number of law enforcement agencies across the Twin Cities metro that are using unmanned aerial technology to support public safety operations.

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.”

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.

Wolfpack Retreat provides dog boarding and daycare services in a family setting, complete with a fully fenced backyard and a cage-free home environment.

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.

High school students interested in law enforcement and public safety have an opportunity to go behind the scenes this spring as registration has opened for the 2026 Teen Police Academy, a free program jointly hosted by the Apple Valley Police Department and the Rosemount Police Department.

The Rosemount Fire Department has launched a new staffing initiative to improve emergency response times and support its firefighters as call volumes continue to rise.

A garage fire involving a potential vehicle prompted a large, multi-day, multi-agency fire response at a Rosemount home over the weekend. According to the Rosemount Fire Chief, 10 fire departments responded to the fire, and crews were required to return Sunday morning after the flames flared up again.

A two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup injured one driver and led to a suspected DWI arrest Sunday night in Rosemount, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

A 16-year-old male from Eagan has been charged with four felony counts of threats of violence (intent to terrorize) in connection with a series of online threats directed at multiple Dakota County high schools, according to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.