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Burnsville Public Safety Memorial Day Service | Honoring Fallen Heroes
At 2 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, city leaders and public safety officials gathered with the community to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matt Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth.
Two Juveniles Arrested Following Weapons Incident in Eagan
A weapons-related incident in Eagan on Monday evening, February 17, 2025, led to the arrest of two juvenile males after they allegedly brandished firearms at another driver.

Dakota County Community Rallies to Expand Orchestra Program in District 196
A petition has been started in Dakota County for District 196, the fourth-largest school district in Minnesota and home to over 29,000 students across its 29 schools, in the hopes of showing an interest in the expansion of the orchestra program.

Safety Enhancements Coming to County Road 42 at Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount
In response to an increase in crashes, growing traffic volumes, and high speeds, Dakota County and the City of Rosemount are set to implement interim safety improvements at the intersection of County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue.

Burnsville to Observe Public Safety Memorial Day on February 18th
The City of Burnsville will honor three fallen heroes—Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth—on February 18, 2025, in a solemn observance of Public Safety Memorial Day.

Eagan Police Seek Public’s Help in Fraud Investigation
The Eagan Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying an individual about an active financial transaction card fraud case.
Hit-and-Run Crash in Eagan Leaves Child Injured, State Patrol Investigating
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Tuesday night, February 11th, in Eagan, leaving an 11-year-old child with minor injuries.
MPD Activates Crime Pattern Response Protocol After String of Violent Crimes
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has launched its Crime Pattern Response Protocol following a series of six violent incidents that occurred early Tuesday morning.

Several Area Fire Departments Respond to Third-Alarm Fire in Burnsville, Cause Under Investigation
A third-alarm fire broke out early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at a residence on 13000 Oakland Drive in Burnsville early Saturday morning.
Additional Details Emerge Following Long Police Standoff in Eagan
Following the initial court appearances on February 4, 2025, for the three suspects arrested in the lengthy police operation on February 2, 2025, we have gathered some additional information on what occurred the morning of Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Burnsville Honors Fallen Heroes with Public Safety Memorial Day
The City of Burnsville has officially designated February 18 as Public Safety Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for three dedicated public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Long Police Standoff in Eagan Leads to Three Arrests in Multi-City Crime Spree
A lengthy police operation on Sunday, February 2, 2025, resulted in the arrest of three suspects linked to a series of vehicle thefts, fraud, and burglaries spanning Eagan, Shakopee, and Lakeville, Minnesota.

Emergency Personnel Responded to Two Separate Injury Crashes in Apple Valley on Wednesday
Emergency personnel responded to two separate injury crashes in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 29th.

Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Criminal Sexual Conduct in Dakota County
A Dakota County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a guilty plea in two separate sexual assault cases.
Serious Crash in Apple Valley Leaves Two With Serious Injuries
A serious two-vehicle crash in Apple Valley late on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, resulted in significant road closures and left two people with serious injuries and one with minor injuries.
Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Seeks Community Support to Honor Fallen Burnsville Heroes
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is asking for the community to support efforts to honor three fallen heroes: Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth, who lost their lives during a tragic standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota, in February 2024.
Rosemount Emergency Personnel Respond to Two Injury Crashes Saturday Morning
Rosemount emergency personnel were busy Saturday morning responding to two separate injury crashes in the city.
No Injuries Reported Following Second-Alarm Fire in Burnsville
A second-alarm fire broke out Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, on the 14000 block of Southpointe Curve in Burnsville. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 PM.
Police Pursuit Ends in With Crash and Arrests in Minneapolis
A police pursuit along westbound I-94 near Cretin Avenue in St Paul, Minnesota, on January 22, 2025, ended with the arrest of two individuals after their vehicle collided with cars and crashed into a fence in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Three Women Charged in Eagan Outlet Mall Theft Totaling Over $2,200
Three women have been charged with felony theft following a series of shoplifting incidents at the Eagan Outlet Mall earlier this month.