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With nearly 670 housing units in the pipeline, Hastings is making its biggest push in years to close a 1,500-unit housing gap.

Hastings' proposed 375-home Pleasant Valley Farms development clears another hurdle, with grading potentially starting later this year.

District 196's American Indian Education Program serves 579 students from 67 tribal nations with cultural programming, language learning, and academic support from pre-K through 12th grade.

District 196 transports over 22,000 students daily on 220 buses, but a persistent driver shortage has left some routes delayed or cancelled.

Echo Park Elementary principal Logan Schultz and teacher Brian Hurley — named Region 6 Magnet Teacher of the Year — were recognized at the District 196 school board meeting on February 9th.

Lakeville Area Schools' fund balance is growing to $29 million, but the district still faces an $800,000 health insurance shortfall and will need future levies to afford programs like seven-period days and expanded arts.

Lakeville school board eliminated its policy committee to speed up three years of backlogged updates while debating whether administrators should be required to notify parents before searching students or investigating hazing incidents.

Lakeville creates comprehensive Airbnb/VRBO ordinance with annual permits, property limits, and clear enforcement rules.

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.