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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 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 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.

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.