The county will offer three immunization clinics in January in an effort to stem whooping cough, or pertussis, which has afflicted more than 260 people in Dakota County over 2012.
Caley gets along great with all the resident cats and the resident dog.
The state patrol has identified those involved in a multi-car accident that brought Interstate 35W to a standstill on Wednesday.
The Burnsville Fire Department was called to a brief blaze on Sunday night.
Know the store’s return policies for hassle-free returns.
While reviewing Burnsville High's newest course offerings, Principal Dave Helke outlined a plan to consolidate registration and transcripts for grades 9 through 12.
Police say Apple Valley resident Michael V. Sovis had a blood-alcohol level of .28—more than three times the legal limit, according to a report in the Pioneer Press.
This lovely, 1960's era home on Idaho Avenue comes with four bedrooms and a groovy price (less than $200,000).
Fatal car crashes, big business developments and some weird, weird weather. Patch looks back at the Top 5 stories of 2012.
This week saw the passing of Kenneth Alan Day, Sr.— a former lawman and controversial figure in Burnsville's history.
Know of places that are open on New Year's? Leave a comment to help fill out our list.
This New Year's Dakota County has plenty to offer, even for complete teetotalers.
Troy Blaine Almhjeld, 35, remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail, though a judge ruled that the state failed to prove the most serious charges against him beyond a reasonable doubt.
Two of Burnsville's largest apartment complexes have changed hands over the last month.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education has done away with the leisurely late-start, which will be replaced with two full days off for students.
Daisy, a beagle-lab mix, got a last minute reprieve and a permanent home, with three children and three cats.
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Antonina Adasevich died on Dec. 22, 2012.
Here's a sampling of the wonderful and weird that we found this week on Craigslist in Burnsville.
Here are the Better Business Bureau's tips for avoiding the Grinch.
The National Weather Service says Dakota County and the rest of the Twin Cities metro area could receive an inch or two of snow overnight.
Authorities have identified the body of a man found frozen to death outside Shakopee's Top Star Market.
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a man is arrested in Mendota Heights after driving 120 mph on Interstate 35E.
Here are some ways to unwind and relax during the frenzied holiday rush.
Foxy is the biggest sweetheart—really her only fault is that she really likes to jump up and give you kisses.
Bernard and Pat Bertram would give even Clark Griswold a run for his money with their eye-catching display of Christmas cheer.
From humble beginnings, the Ames family has built a construction empire over the last five decades, building countless bridges, highways, golf courses and more along the way.
Tour this week's featured property, an opulent lakeside home with over 5,000 square feet of living space.
See which properties were sold in Burnsville-Savage over the last seven days.
Letter writer: There is no good reason for a civilian to own a modified M-16 assault weapon.
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said Thursday that Minnesota’s permit-to-carry law allows some people with serious mental health issues to acquire firearms.
Know of places that are open on Christmas day? Leave a comment to help fill out our list.
Spirit of Joy Pastor David Cobb doesn't really believe the world will be ending on Dec. 21, but he does have advice on how to spiritually prepare for the end of days.
Theresa Marie Navratil is charged with third-degree assault and making terroristic threats. Police say she stabbed a man in the hand and then announced that she wished she had been the man who killed 26 people at a Connecticut elementary school.
It's incredibly unlikely, but why hedge your bets?
Forecasters are now saying that the powerful winter storm will likely touch on Burnsville, Apple Valley and other cities south of the river, bringing windy conditions and up to four inches of snow.
In a split vote, the Burnsville City Council approved a request from The Arc Twin Cities, but passed a one-year moratorium on new thrift stores, which "effectively kills the deal" for a new location in Burnsville, officials at the non-profit s