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Fun and games and capes and ice cream in Farmington

Sarah Carrero believes single moms are heroes, which is the short explanation for why there will be a few dozen women and children running through Farmington in costume Saturday.

Garofalo and Clausen supported same-sex marriage; Wills and Thompson opposed

For Rep. Pat Garofalo, last week’s vote on same-sex marriage came down to a matter of practicality. He figured the legislation had the votes it needed to pass, so he tried to get something he believed his constituents wanted.

Column: What’s your bid?

A few weeks ago in this space I wrote about a survey that found Minnesota was one of the country’s hot spots for finding a sugar daddy. Now it seems Twin Cities residents are signing up in droves at whatsyourprice.com, a dating website that promises to remove the complications from matchmaking by allowing users to bid actual cash for a date with people they find attractive.

Girls golf: Swenson led Farmington girls at last two meets

For the Farmington girls golf team, just getting on the course this spring has been something of a victory. The Tigers have competed in just three meets so far in a season filled with cancellations and adjusted schedules, and while they have not yet been in contention for any titles, coach Jon Stock is happy with what he has seen.

Boys golf: Holmstrom shoots 73 to lead Tigers

For Erik Holmstrom, boring was a good thing May 7. Holmstrom shot a 73 at Southern Hills to lead a Tiger team that finished fifth behind Lakeville South, Eagan, Lakevile North and Red Wing.

Post office food drive is Saturday

Mail carriers in Farmington and Rosemount hope to do a little more heavy lifting than usual on Saturday, and more picking up than they do in a typical day. Saturday is the 21st edition of the national letter carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

New owners hope to rehabilitate Farmington restaurant’s reputation

The second night Phil and Tony Marvets owned their new Farmington restaurant there was a fight at the bar. It was a big enough disturbance that Phil had to sit down with police and review security video of the incident. And it was exactly the kind of thing the brothers hope to discourage as they try to transform the business, a former American Legion and, briefly, a sports bar called Tailgaters.

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Farmington’s city-run pool has a future

Farmington’s municipal pool is nearing the end of its lifespan, but it doesn’t appear that will mean an end to outdoor swimming in the city. Last week, the city’s parks and recreation advisory commission started the process of planning the future of Farmington’s pool.

• Photo: Farmington pool

Kilts and bagpipes return to Farmington this weekend

The tenth annual Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games will take place Saturday at the Dakota County Fairgrounds.

Hindu community is growing in Farmington

If things work out the way Satya Balroop would like them to, Farmington may soon be a center of Hindu culture in Minnesota. Balroop is the treasurer of a group called Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir, which has been in the city for nearly a year now, housed in a building that for many years was home to Farmington Lutheran Church.

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Columns

Column: Still committed to your city

It’s been two months now since we combined the two newspapers we produce in this office. That’s 10 issues and counting of combined Farmington and Rosemount news, and one comment we have heard multiple times from our readers.

Column: Do bikini models like pizza rolls?

It’s possible that by the time you read this the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will have a new coach. It’s also possible bikini model Kate Upton will show up on my doorstep tomorrow, but I’m not going to set out a tray of appetizers just yet.

Column: A little tournament trivia

One of the best things about the NCAA basketball tournament, which enters its second weekend Thursday, is the way it brings people together. For three weeks, millions of people across the country watch the same games, experience the same emotions, even think many of the same thoughts.

Column: Unburdened before the end

There has been a whole lot of fuss lately about the Mayans and what some will tell you is their prediction that the world will end this week in a hail of fire, populations devoured by serpents and, worst of all, condemned to endless reruns of The Jersey Shore.

Column: Can we demand a recount?

I’ve never been a particularly political person. I vote, obviously, and I know that an electoral college is. But I don’t obsess over things like polls or swing states or knowing who half of the people on my ballot actually are.

Column: It’s a growing problem

I was on vacation for most of a week at the end of September. I went to California, sampled wine and rode my bike in the mountains.

Column: A crash course in the NFL season

Last weekend was an exciting time for sports fans and anyone else who likes watching grown men run into each other at high speeds.

Column: Lessons from the gambling world

It would be an overstatement for me to describe myself as a gambling expert. Or to say I am knowledgeable in the ways of the gambling arts. Or, I guess, that I have any idea how to improve your chances of winning money while gambling.

Column: A bit too much fair

Not long ago, and on this very page, there was an editorial about the value of the Dakota County Fair. The fair celebrates everything that makes Dakota County great, the editorial argued. It brings a widespread community together. There are funnel cakes.

Column: Finally time to change the channel

Early Sunday evening, I did something I hadn’t done for in two weeks: I changed the channel on my television. Before that, if I wasn’t either working or on my bike, two activities that took up a fair amount of time, I was stretched out on the couch watching the Olympics.