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Rosemount's new Public Works and Police Campus won the American Public Works Association's prestigious Project of the Year award in the structures category, recognizing two decades of planning that resulted in a facility praised for cost savings, sustainability, and community-focused design.

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.

Complete schedules and details for every farmers market across the South Metro.

Eagan removing last 2 impaired lakes from state list spring 2026 after 30 years of water quality monitoring across 1,300+ water bodies.

Hastings Mini Storage is building a second climate-controlled facility with 75-100 units after hitting 100% capacity with a 20-person waiting list.

Hastings could see its biggest housing development in years, 375 homes on 160 acres just north of the high school.

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.

Starting with the class of 2028, all District 196 students must complete a personal finance course covering budgeting, credit management, and investing before graduation.

Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved Lakeville Soccer Club's 21,000 square foot indoor facility at 21300 Juniper Way on January 15, 2026.