Blogs: City Council

New Airbnb permit rules, a neighbor fight over a 139-year-old road, and a first look at Lakeville's next big growth area along Cedar Avenue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.