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Hastings' Parks Commission weighs in on parkland for a massive 375-home development, plus playground replacements, a $1M inclusive park grant, and more.

The Copperfield — the award-winning Mendota Heights diner and bar — is planning a Rosemount location. Plus, the planning commission approved a farm subdivision and mining permit renewal.

Farmington made history at the February 17 city council meeting as seven firefighters were sworn in to mark the department's first-ever full-time staffing, while acting mayor Nick Lien took the helm, 46 new homes were approved in south Farmington, and Second Street got the green light for a full reconstruction this year.g

A highway. Then an airport. Here's how Carpenter Nature Center survived both threats.

The road is named after a real town. Here's what happened to it.

It was abandoned for 100 years. A prairie restoration project found it again.

A 1929 stock purchase, an apple orchard, and no kids. Here's what they did with it.

In 1991 they had zero apples. Now they harvest 1,600 bushels a year.

Lakeville PD's crisis program hit 88% of mental health calls handled without police — plus rising DUI catches and a FiRST Center update.

Over 1,300 Lakeville residents told the city what they want from parks — and the #1 ask was loud and clear.