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.

The City of Burnsville announces they are taking a proactive step in fostering community connections with the launch of Neighborhood Organizations, a new initiative aimed at uniting residents, local businesses, and institutions to build stronger, more engaged communities.

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 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.

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.

A third-alarm fire broke out early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at a residence on 13000 Oakland Drive in Burnsville early Saturday morning.

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.

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.

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

Emergency personnel responded to two separate injury crashes in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 29th.

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.

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.

The Burnsville Fire Department has announced it will become Minnesota's first emergency medical service (EMS) to equip its 911 ambulances with whole-blood products for on-scene transfusions.

A wanted fugitive in connection with a Burnsville Police incident on January 10th has been arrested in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

The City of Burnsville encourages the community to attend the first in a series of monthly free safety and wellness workshops.

According to Burnsville Officials, two separate domestic incidents on Christmas Eve resulted in arrests on Tuesday evening.

A 62-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony fleeing charges following allegations of a high-speed police pursuit that began in Rosemount, Minnesota, and ended in Burnsville, Minnesota.

A 62-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony fleeing charges following allegations of a high-speed police pursuit that began in Rosemount, Minnesota, and ended in Burnsville, Minnesota.