A standoff in Burnsville ended safely after law enforcement responded to a mental health crisis that escalated into a hostage situation involving two children.

The Minnesota Fire Engine Club, a passionate group of hobbyists dedicated to preserving and showcasing retired fire apparatus, has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign called Operation Forever Home.

A 26-year-old Burnsville man is facing serious felony drug charges following a law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apple Valley city officials are reviewing a major land use application to develop a proposed Technology Park within a portion of the Fischer Aggregate sand and gravel mining operation.

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has launched its Crime Pattern Response Protocol following a series of six violent incidents that occurred early Tuesday morning.

A 70-year-old woman Farmington woman was reported missing late Friday morning but was safely located after an extensive search effort involving multiple area emergency agencies.

A Burnsville man has been charged with felony theft of a motor vehicle and felony fleeing a peace officer after allegedly stealing a car outside Fairview Ridges Hospital and leading police on a high-speed chase.

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.

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.

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.

Dakota County Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless and odorless gas that poses serious health risks.

Law enforcement responded to the Glen of Burnsville following reports of shots fired in the area around 3 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

A Dakota County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a guilty plea in two separate sexual assault cases.

The highly anticipated Mid-Winter Fest returns to Johnny Cake Ridge Park West this coming Saturday, February 1, 2025, promising a full day of exciting activities for residents and visitors of all ages.

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.