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    June 15, 2018
    Dakota County employers to vie for excellence awards
    The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board invites employers to participate in the 2018 Employers of Excellence Awards. The program will recognize the employers in the two-county area that are best at finding and retaining employees — two challenges employers face amid low unemployment....
    business/retailJune 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
    June 13, 2018
    Library system announces poetry winners
    Dakota County Library, in partnership with the Dakota County Library Foundation, announced the results of its annual poetry contest. More than...
    community/peopleJune 13, 2018 - 9:56am
    June 10, 2018
    Editorial: Support a community and celebrate together
    Cheese and chili, milk and strawberries, rivers and water skis. Music, street dances, craft fairs and food. The annual festival march through...
    opinion/editorialsJune 10, 2018 - 6:00am
    June 8, 2018
    Getting around Dakota County is getting easier
    Dakota County is providing free travel training to help people increase their mobility and independence. Travel Training is a service offered through the new GoDakota initiative to improve access to communities for older adults and people with disabilities in Dakota County. The training...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 8, 2018 - 12:00pm
    June 7, 2018
    Reminder: Public invited to learn about County Road 88 reconstruction Thursday
    Randolph Public Schools will host an open house June 7 so people can learn and ask questions about the Dakota County Road 88 reconstruction. The county proposed rebuilding County Road 88 in Randolph Township from Highway 65 to Highway 52. The purpose is to improve safety, increase...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 7, 2018 - 11:12am
    Local ballots finalized
    The candidate filings for public office wrapped up Tuesday, June 5, and Hastings has two contested races, including one that will require a primary election. Three people filed for City Council — Lori Braucks, Tom Cherney and Mark Vaughan for the two seats available. There also...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 7, 2018 - 8:56am
    June 6, 2018
    Dakota County road construction advances
    Dakota County Board Tuesday, June 5, gave its approval to move forward with construction projects across the county. One stretch of Highway 55,...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 6, 2018 - 11:22am
    May 21, 2018
    Pictured from left are: Shannon Welle, Employee Relations benefits administrator; Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg; Shaleen Roth, Employee Relations manager; Commissioners Chris Gerlach, Liz Workman, Joe Atkins, Kathleen A. Gaylord and Tom Egan; Andy Benish, Employee Relations director; Commissioner Mike Slavik; and County Manager Matt Smith. Photo courtesy of Dakota County
    Dakota County recognized as healthy workplace
    For just the second time since 2006, the Minnesota Psychological Association recognized a county with its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award....
    news/government-and-politicsMay 21, 2018 - 7:49am
    May 17, 2018
    Investigation ongoing into 60 cats' deaths near Farmington
    A woman who took on rescuing at-risk animals was arrested after 60 dead cats and other neglected animals were uncovered at her Castle Rock rented...
    news/crime-and-courtsMay 17, 2018 - 12:00pm
    May 15, 2018
    The HERO Center has been flagged for funding by the House of Representatives. Courtesy of Cottage Grove Public Safety
    State House tags SMART Center for bonding proposal
    ST. PAUL — The SMART Center is inching forward, as local officials wait with bated breath for what the end of session could bring. The...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 15, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 11, 2018
    Charges pending after rural Farmington search turns up dozens of dead cats
    A 25-year-old Castle Rock Township woman has been released from custody after a search of her rental home near Farmington uncovered dozens of...
    news/crime-and-courtsMay 11, 2018 - 3:30pm
    Property tax deadline fast approaching
    Property taxes on Dakota County real estate for the first half of 2018 are due by Tuesday, May 15. Property taxes can be paid online, by phone or by mail. Mailed payments must be postmarked by midnight May 15 to be considered timely. Payments can also be made in person at the following...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 11, 2018 - 12:00pm
    April 21, 2018
    Dakota County accepting citizen advisory committee applications
    The Dakota County Board of Commissioners receives advice from a variety of volunteer committees. The board invites residents to join a citizen...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 21, 2018 - 7:49am
    April 18, 2018
    Viewpoint: SMART Center will help first responders and the mentally ill
    Most people don't have to look very far to find someone they know who has a mental illness. I'm no different. When my father returned from the...
    opinion/lettersApril 18, 2018 - 1:43pm
    Shred your documents safely
    The public can bring confidential paper such as tax documents, financial statements and medical records for free on-site shredding at nine upcoming...
    community/eventsApril 18, 2018 - 6:00am
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