History-making hire
When Amanda Christensen moved to Farmington last summer, she had no idea she was going to make history in her new community. All she knew was that she wanted to be a firefighter. This week, she accomplished both when she sat down for orientation Monday evening.The Farmington Independent, 03/11/2010
Students play games for change
There might not be people sleeping in cardboard boxes in Rambling River Park, but poverty is present in Farmington all the same. Now, a bunch of high school students aim to increase awareness, and hopefully lend a helping hand.The Farmington Independent, 03/11/2010
Two seats change hands in township elections
One Castle Rock Township official was unseated and a new Eureka supervisor was elected as a result of Tuesday’s township elections.The Farmington Independent, 03/10/2010
A good read
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. And for good reason — lots of times, you just don’t know what you’re going to find on the inside. That’s kind of true, two-fold, when it comes to the two new book clubs at Farmington High School.The Farmington Independent, 03/08/2010
Census takers will come calling this month
With $13,000 per person in federal funding on the line, the Minnesota 2010 Census organizers are gearing up for next month’s Census distribution.The Farmington Independent, 03/07/2010
Township elections are Tuesday
Election season is here again. At least it is if you live in Castle Rock, Empire or Eureka township. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, at each of the respective town halls. While none of the townships has a town question on the ballot, two of the three have contested races to fill supervisor seats.The Farmington Independent, 03/06/2010
Family literacy night draws 500 to NTES
North Trail Elementary School principal Dr. Steven Geis estimated that about 500 students, with their parents and siblings, turned out for Tuesday’s Family Literacy Night event.The Farmington Independent, 03/06/2010
Rumors of violence kept FHS quiet Friday
Sometimes, kids say the darndest things. And sometimes those things get blown out of proportion and cause some really big problems. That’s what happened at Farmington High School over the past couple of weeks - a few students had some arguments. Harsh words were spoken. Some of those words were misconstrued. Interpretations were made. Comments were posted on the Internet, and before long, the rumor of a planned school shooting surfaced.The Farmington Independent, 03/04/2010
A dogs life at the police station
The Farmington Police Department got a new member last week. He’s young, trim and very energetic. And, he has four legs. A German Shepard, Boscoe is the newest member of the FPD. His handler and partner, officer Travis Sundvall, picked up Boscoe from the St. Paul Canine Training Facility Feb. 22.The Farmington Independent, 03/04/2010
City administrator gets passing grades
Moving in to his fourth year with the city of Farmington, city administrator Peter Herlofsky seems to be doing just what he’s expected to. According to the results of his recent performance review, Herlofsky is meeting the expectations of the five Farmington City Council members. Herlofsky’s review was held Feb. 22, in a closed meeting prior to the regular economic development authority meeting.The Farmington Independent, 03/03/2010
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