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    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
    April 4, 2018
    Kathleen Gaylord, chair of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, gave the State of the County Address April 4 at Southview Country Club in West St. Paul. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
    Gaylord says State of the County is strong
    The State of Dakota County is strong, according to Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord, chair of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. Members...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 4, 2018 - 2:00pm
    March 23, 2018
    City to roll out countywide Vitals Aware initiative
    HASTINGS — Last summer, Lisa Sieben's adult son went through a period of displaying aggressive behavior. Ian Kennedy has autism and he was going through some issues with his medication causing a lot of anxiety. "It made me rethink this Vitals thing and I thought, if we were...
    newsMarch 23, 2018 - 10:00am
    March 14, 2018
    Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie, left, presented Andrew Ahern with a commendation from the county for his heroic actions. Submitted photo
    County commends Hastings man for saving a life
    A Hastings resident was in the right place at the right time last May when his quick thinking helped save the life of an injured woman. Earlier...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 14, 2018 - 7:49am
    March 7, 2018
    Dakota County becomes first Minnesota county to launch Vitals Aware Services
    Dakota County became the first county in Minnesota to roll out the Vitals Aware Services countywide. The new service is designed to improve interactions between law enforcement and people living with intellectual, behavioral and developmental challenges.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 7, 2018 - 11:40am
    March 1, 2018
    County hosts open house for library renovation
    The concept and design renderings for the Pleasant Hill Library renovation were revealed at an open house Feb. 22. About 50 people attended the open house inquiring about the project with some asking very good questions, according to Dakota County library director Margaret Stone....
    newsMarch 1, 2018 - 4:40pm
    Tim Leslie announced his campaign for re-election in November. Submitted photo
    Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie announces campaign for re-election
    Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie announced Feb. 27 that he will run for re-election in November. Leslie was first elected sheriff in 2014, but...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 1, 2018 - 8:21am
    February 26, 2018
    Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie said law enforcement isn't the long-term answer to addressing mental health. RiverTown Multimedia file photo
    An overwhelming demand: Lack of mental health facilities is critical
    Far from a new issue, law enforcement and mental illness have become increasingly more entangled since state governments began to close their...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 26, 2018 - 6:00pm
    February 23, 2018
    Dakota County takes step toward more mental health awareness
    An estimated minimum of 70,000 people could benefit from a new service designed to improve interactions between law enforcement and vulnerable...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 23, 2018 - 3:08pm
    February 9, 2018
    HERO Center plans currently consist of a gun range, classrooms, an outdoor training area, a training room with moveable walls and more. Courtesy of Cottage Grove Public Safety
    Dakota County pursues law enforcement training center
    Dakota County is proposing a new facility — the SMART (Safety and Mental Health Alternative Response Training) Center — for law enforcement...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 9:41am
    February 5, 2018
    Austin James Hagen, 23, of Lakeville. Photo courtesy Dakota County
    Man found with more than 100 pounds of THC candy-like gummies in Lakeville
    Officers found several thousand candy-like "gummies" containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during a traffic stop last week in Lakeville. Austin...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 5, 2018 - 4:53pm
    January 29, 2018
    Commission on Judicial Selection recommends First Judicial District candidates
    ST. PAUL — The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Gov. Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota's First Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael...
    newsJanuary 29, 2018 - 2:59pm
    January 25, 2018
    Pleasant Hill Library has expanded iLAB equipment to include a 3-D printer. In addition, the library has an Apple iMac computer and the full Adobe Creative Suite available. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Pleasant Hill expands iLAB equipment
    The Dakota County Library has expanded iLAB equipment to more locations including the Pleasant Hill Library at 1490 S. Frontage Road. The new...
    newsJanuary 25, 2018 - 8:55am
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