Family hopes life springs from Farmington HS senior killed in crash
A Farmington High School senior was killed in a car crash last weekend after a Dakota County 911 dispatcher rear-ended him.
Family hopes life springs from Farmington HS senior killed in crash
A Farmington High School senior was killed in a car crash last weekend after a Dakota County 911 dispatcher rear-ended him.
Empire Township to become a city on Tuesday
Empire Township in Dakota County is expected to become the City of Empire on Tuesday. Elected officials will be sworn in as part of the process. About 20 years ago, the town started to feel the pressure of development. Nearby cities like Farmington started annexing pieces of land. The town already had its own water and sewer systems and saved millions of dollars to replace its aging water tower. Even though new signs will go up identifying Empire as a city, the addresses will continue to mostly be in Farmington.
After years of opposition Muslim cemetery gets final approval
After years of opposition and legal battles, a Muslim cemetery in Dakota County can now start to perform traditional ceremonies on the property.
Castle Rock approves use of Muslim cemetery in Farmington
After years of vandalism and a legal battle with the Township board, a fight for a Muslim cemetery in Farmington, Minnesota, is nearing its final stages.
Hy-Vee scraps plans for five metro locations
Citing a new long-term growth plan, grocery retailer Hy-Vee announced it is scrapping plans for five future metro locations.
Fundraiser Saturday to help veteran’s family that lost home in fire
On Saturday a veteran’s group is holding a fundraiser to help a Farmington family that lost everything in a house fire about one month after adopting three children.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school districts cancel classes Friday over TikTok challenge
Police say they arrested two juveniles late Thursday evening after investigating threats made to Brainerd Public Schools, following a TikTok challenge that prompted schools across the country to close Friday.
Farmington family’s house destroyed in fire one month after adopting three siblings
The Brosam family moved into their new home in Farmington four months ago to make room for three siblings they officially adopted last month. Last week, a fire at their home destroyed nearly everything they have.
Farmington family’s house destroyed in fire one month after adopting three siblings
The Brosam family moved into their new home in Farmington four months ago to make room for three siblings they officially adopted last month. Last week, a fire at their home destroyed nearly everything they have.
Charges: Farmington man killed 3 family members with AR-15, hammer
A Farmington man is accused of killing his mother with a hammer and his father and brother with an AR-15 rifle, telling police "they’re not my family," according to charges filed Friday.
Farmington 26-year-old man faces three murder charges
Blake Maloney, 26, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of 55-year-old Jack Maloney, 53-year-old Tracy Maloney and 23-year-old Scott Maloney.
3 people found dead inside Farmington home, 1 in custody
Three people were found dead inside a home in Farmington Wednesday night.
3 people found dead inside Farmington home, 1 in custody
Three people were found dead inside a home in Farmington Wednesday night.
Memorial softball tournament to raise money for mental health support for first responders
Police officers are coming together on the softball diamond this weekend to remember one of their own and to raise money for mental health resources to combat suicide among those in uniform.
Boy holds lemonade stand to help support Farmington Police K-9
Over the last couple of weekends in the Twin Cities south metro, a lemonade stand has had so many people stopping by, it’s bringing a small town together.
Charges: Lyft passenger threatened to kill driver with knife
A 34-year-old man is in custody at the Dakota County Jail after he allegedly threatened to kill his Lyft driver with a knife and tried to strangle him, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court.
Dentists see increase in stress-related dental issues amid pandemic
From cracked teeth to clinching, pandemic-related stress is sending more and more people to the dentist's office.
Police: Suspects arrested after victim shot in head in Farmington, Minn.
Police say two suspects are in custody after a shooting Friday afternoon in the city of Farmington, Minnesota.
16-year-old Minnesota girl reels in massive grouper in Gulf of Mexico
What a catch! A Farmington, Minnesota girl appears to have broken a record with her boat-tilting goliath grouper that she reeled from the Gulf of Mexico this week.