Frequently Asked Questions

The only fireworks that are legal in the State of Minnesota are non-explosive and non-aerial (such as sparklers, cones, and tubes that sparkle, snakes, and party poppers). Any fireworks that explode leave the ground, or shoot anything other than sparks into the air are illegal. You must be 18 years old to purchase fireworks and fireworks are not permitted on public property.

Visit the Consumer Fireworks Information from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website.

Visit the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's website for information regarding the Permit to Carry.

The Minnesota Uniform Firearm Permit to Purchase/Transfer a handgun application is available at the Police Department and can also be downloaded below. Keep in mind that each applicant must turn in their application in person and produce their driver's license showing a valid City of Farmington address. Please make sure that you live within the city and don't simply have a Farmington mailing address before applying. Applications take up to a week to process and there is no charge for a permit to purchase.

View the Minnesota Uniform Firearm Permit to Purchase/Transfer Application Form (PDF).

If you would like to apply for a permit to carry a handgun, go to the Dakota County Sheriff's Department Permit to Carry page.

is unlawful for any juvenile age 17 years and under to be present in any public place within Dakota County between the hours listed below. If you have any questions regarding the curfew ordinance and the possible exceptions, please contact the Farmington Police Department or the Dakota County Attorney's Office.

Dakota County Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

Under 12 years of age

Sunday through Thursday
9 pm to 5 am

Friday and Saturday
10 pm to 5 am

Ages 12 to 14

Sunday through Thursday
10 pm to 5 am

Friday and Saturday
11 pm to 5 am

Ages 15 to 17

Sunday through Thursday
11 pm to 5 am

Friday and Saturday
Midnight to 5 am

Over-the-counter medications and prescriptions can pollute our waters and be harmful to humans, fish, and other wildlife when disposed of improperly - please do not flush medications down the toilet or place in the trash.

The Dakota County Sheriff, Attorney, and Environmental Management Offices, along with their law enforcement partners, have teamed together to offer the public a place to safely and anonymously dispose of medications in disposal receptacles.

Take prescription and over-the-counter medications to select law enforcement drop-off locations in Dakota County to safely and anonymously dispose of them. Medicines from households are accepted in any form, including prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications.

Disposal receptacles are at these locations.

If you have questions regarding disposal after 4:30 pm and on weekends, please call Dakota911 (formerly Dakota Communications Center) at 952-322-2323 or 651-322-2323.

The following items are not accepted

• Needles and sharps
• Fever thermometers

These items are accepted for free, environmentally safe disposal at:
The Recycling Zone
3365 Dodd Road, Eagan
651-905-4520