Blogs: City Council

Lakeville's council wants a one-year timeout on new housing — and it could reshape what gets built next.

The Connemara and Akron intersection is getting a roundabout this summer — and it'll be fully closed for about three months.

Farmington's pay structure is out of compliance with the state, and it's going to cost up to $84K to fix — but the alternative is way worse.

If you live near Shannon Parkway or Chippendale Avenue, Rosemount just set your street project assessment — and it came in lower than anyone expected.

Eagan turned 2 million square feet of empty office space into something — and they're just getting started.

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

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.

The city revealed early plans for the big empty stretch along Cedar Avenue — expect mostly homes, not a lot of shops.