Burnsville launches innovative $1M housing initiative offering up to $41,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers and families in need, transforming local real estate landscape.

If you've been driving through Hastings, you've probably noticed Highway 61 has seen better days. Good news, MnDOT's finally tackling it with a major reconstruction from just north of 3rd Street down to 36th Street.

Minnesota just became the center of professional women's volleyball, but not in a good way.

Carbone's Pizza is suing the City of Hastings for forcing them to close without following proper legal procedures.

The South Metro is absolutely packed with holiday light displays this year, from massive 900,000-light walk-through experiences to cozy neighborhood displays you can enjoy from your car.

Farmington Mayor Hoyt resigned citing mental health following a contentious data center meeting that generated 3.6 million views and exposed deep community divisions over the proposed $5 billion Farmington Technology Park.

Southwest Burnsville property owners will pay $2,869 for recent street improvements, 31% less than the city's original estimate.

Rosemount's February 2nd City Council meeting featured the swearing-in of two new police officers hired through a state grant program, recognition of the city's Public Works and Police Campus winning a prestigious national award, and approval of pedestrian safety improvements on Highway 3.

Rosemount's new Public Works and Police Campus won the American Public Works Association's prestigious Project of the Year award in the structures category, recognizing two decades of planning that resulted in a facility praised for cost savings, sustainability, and community-focused design.

Farmington's February 2nd city council meeting erupted into profanity and a 10-minute recess over data center opposition, 5-minute speaking limits, and first responder mental health concerns.

Complete schedules and details for every farmers market across the South Metro.

Eagan removing last 2 impaired lakes from state list spring 2026 after 30 years of water quality monitoring across 1,300+ water bodies.

Hastings Mini Storage is building a second climate-controlled facility with 75-100 units after hitting 100% capacity with a 20-person waiting list.

Hastings could see its biggest housing development in years, 375 homes on 160 acres just north of the high school.

Dakota County's 2027 reconstruction of County Road 42 in Hastings includes narrower lanes and new trails, but requires removing 23 mature trees near Lakeside Cemetery at a cost of $320,000 to taxpayers.

Starting with the class of 2028, all District 196 students must complete a personal finance course covering budgeting, credit management, and investing before graduation.

After 33 years of championship baseball and 10 Hall of Fame inductees, the Lakeville Lobos are retiring from the Federal League to merge with the Burnsville Bulldogs and form the new Lakeville Bulldogs in 2026.

Burnsville Planning Commission approved a cannabis retail store 280 feet from Burnsville High School on January 12, 2026, with final city council vote scheduled for February 3rd.

Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved Lakeville Soccer Club's 21,000 square foot indoor facility at 21300 Juniper Way on January 15, 2026.

Lakeville Police are asking the City Council to approve 20 automated license plate reader cameras at major city entry points.

Pickle in the Middle just opened their third Minnesota location right here in Lakeville.

District 196 just approved a $168.8 million property tax levy for 2026, a 12.8% increase from last year.

After 14 years of community complaints documented on a dedicated Facebook page, Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved a 33-acre rail car storage facility that will finally clear County Road 50.