Dakota County seeks comments on planned regional park in Empire Township 
Dakota County is looking for your opinion on a new 456-acre regional park in in Empire Township. County staff will use those comments to create a final master plan for the project.
County staff will take comments through Jan. 12 on the draft master plan, and the county will hold an open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
The Farmington Independent, 12/29/2011
County wants input on planned greenway routes
The Dakota County Parks department is looking for residents’ opinions about its plans for two future greenway corridors in Rosemount and Empire Township. While the projects are years away, county planner John Mertens said the county wants to know what people think of the concept. The parks department will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Rosemount Community Center.
The Farmington Independent, 12/08/2011
Two fundraiser breakfasts will aid Farmington residents who lost their home to fire
Kerri Davis is a private person. So depending on the kindness of strangers is not something she’s comfortable doing.
However, after a fire destroyed her house on Nov. 4 the Farmington resident has found herself in that position. The fire, which started in the garage of her home, destroyed her house, vehicle and all of her family’s personal belongings except for a few photographs.
The Farmington Independent, 12/01/2011
4-H weather balloon program promotes science education
Eleven Dakota County 4-H members participated in a program that sent a weather balloon into the upper atmosphere to record data.
The Farmington Independent, 11/10/2011
A few facts about the new turbine at UMore Park
The University of Minnesota turned on its new research wind turbine Tuesday with a ceremony at the UMore Park site. Hundreds of people turned out for the event.
The Farmington Independent, 10/27/2011
Dispatch center will test emergency alert system Nov. 1
The Dakota Communications Center will do a mass notification call Nov. 1. Before that, officials want residents to be aware that they can sign up to be notified in the case of emergencies in the area.
The Farmington Independent, 10/27/2011
Learn about UMore’s big new turbine at an Oct. 25 open house
The wind turbine that has risen up on the eastern side of Rosemount is one of three wind energy research and energy projects in the nation. The Eolos Wind Research Station will be an important tool in the creation of new technology for the future of wind energy. And for Jeff Marr and others involved with the project it’s just plain exciting.
The Farmington Independent, 10/20/2011
Meeting provides a taste of what 4-H is really all about
4-H has long had a reputation as a farm-based activity, but it’s definitely not just for country kids. The program has something for just about everyone.
The Farmington Independent, 09/20/2011
UMore Park: A progress report
There are several projects either under way or in the planning stages on the University of Minnesota's UMore park property in Empire Township. From gravel mining to a planned wind turbine to the construction of ballfields, we provide an update on where things stand at the site of a development that could eventually be home to more than 20,000 people.
The Farmington Independent, 08/27/2011
UMore open house is Aug. 18
Standing out in the middle of the University of Minnesota’s land is the Rosemount Research and Outreach Center. It’s a beautiful area full of big blooms, colorful vegetables and learning.
The Farmington Independent, 08/18/2011
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