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Toys for Town: From ‘desperate’ to deluge
When Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist said two weeks ago he was desperate for toys for the 2012 Toys for Town drive, he had no idea the overwhelming response he would get.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist said two weeks ago he was desperate for toys for the 2012 Toys for Town drive, he had no idea the overwhelming response he would get.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Another busy year for Farmington’s Toys for Town drive
With Black Friday coming up at the end of the week, Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist hopes local shoppers will add one extra gift to their shopping lists: a gift to donate to Toys for Town.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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With Black Friday coming up at the end of the week, Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist hopes local shoppers will add one extra gift to their shopping lists: a gift to donate to Toys for Town.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Farmington police recommend vigilance as weather gets warmer
Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist and his staff are getting ready for the increased number of calls regarding theft of personal property that always seems to come as the days get longer and warmer. Lindquist is also appealing to residents to think about what they can do to prevent break-ins to their cars, garages and homes.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist and his staff are getting ready for the increased number of calls regarding theft of personal property that always seems to come as the days get longer and warmer. Lindquist is also appealing to residents to think about what they can do to prevent break-ins to their cars, garages and homes.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police put focus on seatbelt use
Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist got out of his office and on the road Monday. It’s something he doesn’t get to do often, but this week was an exception. Monday was the kick off to Safe and Sober’s Click it or Ticket campaign. It’s an annual campaign that focuses specifically on seatbelt use.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist got out of his office and on the road Monday. It’s something he doesn’t get to do often, but this week was an exception. Monday was the kick off to Safe and Sober’s Click it or Ticket campaign. It’s an annual campaign that focuses specifically on seatbelt use.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police are on patrol at the fair
For a few of Farmington’s police officers, keeping the peace doesn’t stop at the community’s borders. Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist and officers Cassie Johnson, Steve Kuyper and Jason Amundson are putting in a few extra hours now through Labor Day. They’re all working public safety at the Minnesota State Fair.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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For a few of Farmington’s police officers, keeping the peace doesn’t stop at the community’s borders. Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist and officers Cassie Johnson, Steve Kuyper and Jason Amundson are putting in a few extra hours now through Labor Day. They’re all working public safety at the Minnesota State Fair.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Farmington came through with toys
Just a few weeks ago, police chief Brian Lindquist was in a difficult situation. He expected a big demand for this year’s Toys for Town drive, and with the collection period moving quickly toward its end, donations had been slow to come in. There appeared to be a very real possibility the department’s efforts would fall short for the first time in memory.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Just a few weeks ago, police chief Brian Lindquist was in a difficult situation. He expected a big demand for this year’s Toys for Town drive, and with the collection period moving quickly toward its end, donations had been slow to come in. There appeared to be a very real possibility the department’s efforts would fall short for the first time in memory.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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‘Desperate’ time for Toys for Town drive
Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist has a bone to pick with Mother Nature. Sure, Mother Nature has given us some unseasonably warm temperatures, and sure, those warm temperatures are shortening Minnesota’s long winter season. But he believes those same warm temperatures are having a huge effect on Farmington’s Toys for Town toy collection.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police chief Brian Lindquist has a bone to pick with Mother Nature. Sure, Mother Nature has given us some unseasonably warm temperatures, and sure, those warm temperatures are shortening Minnesota’s long winter season. But he believes those same warm temperatures are having a huge effect on Farmington’s Toys for Town toy collection.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington Steakhouse hit by burglars
Farmington police are looking for anyone who may have seen suspicious activity around the Farmington Steakhouse between when the steakhouse closed on Oct. 3, and when it reopened again on Oct. 4. Sometime during the overnight hours, someone broke into the downtown business.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police are looking for anyone who may have seen suspicious activity around the Farmington Steakhouse between when the steakhouse closed on Oct. 3, and when it reopened again on Oct. 4. Sometime during the overnight hours, someone broke into the downtown business.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farimngton police will accept old medicine
Farmington police have entered into a joint project with other Dakota County law enforcement agencies to take old prescription pills out of the house, and possibly out of the hands of people who could abuse them.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington police have entered into a joint project with other Dakota County law enforcement agencies to take old prescription pills out of the house, and possibly out of the hands of people who could abuse them.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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BB gun in park draws police attention
They say boys will be boys. And boy, was there some excitement in Farmington’s Tamarack Park last week. Farmington police officer Nate Siem took a call for assault with a BB gun after two groups of boys had a scuffle in the park.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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They say boys will be boys. And boy, was there some excitement in Farmington’s Tamarack Park last week. Farmington police officer Nate Siem took a call for assault with a BB gun after two groups of boys had a scuffle in the park.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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City of Farmington closes Rambling River Park
Rambling River Park is a hot spot this week. Water spilled over from the Vermillion River into the park, and on Tuesday, dozens of kids and adults were playing in the water. The only problem is, the park is closed for safety reasons.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Rambling River Park is a hot spot this week. Water spilled over from the Vermillion River into the park, and on Tuesday, dozens of kids and adults were playing in the water. The only problem is, the park is closed for safety reasons.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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First-look budget includes tax increase for Farmington
When Farmington city administrator David McKnight presented his first draft of the 2013 city budget with a tax levy increase of 11.29 percent, he knew it would not go over well. “I’m not crazy,” McKnight told Farmington City Council members during a Monday night budget workshop, “but I wanted you to see some of the budget requests.”
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When Farmington city administrator David McKnight presented his first draft of the 2013 city budget with a tax levy increase of 11.29 percent, he knew it would not go over well. “I’m not crazy,” McKnight told Farmington City Council members during a Monday night budget workshop, “but I wanted you to see some of the budget requests.”
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Parade is something special
Is anyone else in Farmington as amazed as I am by the Dew Days parade? Seriously. In the 30-some-year run of Mountain Dew Days/Dew Days/Rambling River Days/Dew Days, not once has the grand parade been cancelled. Not once. It’s been postponed, but it’s never been called off. I think that’s amazing.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Is anyone else in Farmington as amazed as I am by the Dew Days parade? Seriously. In the 30-some-year run of Mountain Dew Days/Dew Days/Rambling River Days/Dew Days, not once has the grand parade been cancelled. Not once. It’s been postponed, but it’s never been called off. I think that’s amazing.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Council will consider noise ordinance after loud weekend
Farmington city officials have considered a noise ordinance before, but after the past weekend a few council members are more serious about getting one in place.
Thursday, August, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington city officials have considered a noise ordinance before, but after the past weekend a few council members are more serious about getting one in place.
Thursday, August, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Making sense of workplace tragedy
Last Thursday I taught a class, met with a couple of students and settled into my office to write quizzes on the upcoming reading material. (My students love my quizzes, believe me.) Not until late in the evening did I open a browser to send an email to a colleague.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Last Thursday I taught a class, met with a couple of students and settled into my office to write quizzes on the upcoming reading material. (My students love my quizzes, believe me.) Not until late in the evening did I open a browser to send an email to a colleague.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Community talks safety in Farmington schools
Parents of Farmington elementary students have one echoing concern when it comes to safety in the schools: unidentified adults in the hallways at their childrens’ schools.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Parents of Farmington elementary students have one echoing concern when it comes to safety in the schools: unidentified adults in the hallways at their childrens’ schools.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Looking Back: FAA installed a bright display radar 50 years ago
Two teens walked from Farmington to Rochester 50 years ago this week. Check out Looking Back to see what else happened in Farmington's history.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Two teens walked from Farmington to Rochester 50 years ago this week. Check out Looking Back to see what else happened in Farmington's history.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Farmington resident, officers recognized for lifesaving actions
It was just after 8 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2012, when Farmington resident Jason Rose saved Arik Reger’s life. On Monday, Rose’s quick thinking and heroic actions were recognized with the Farmington Police Department’s Citizens Valor Award.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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It was just after 8 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2012, when Farmington resident Jason Rose saved Arik Reger’s life. On Monday, Rose’s quick thinking and heroic actions were recognized with the Farmington Police Department’s Citizens Valor Award.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Council considers cuts to Farmington police force
And now, the fight to save funds – and possibly, jobs – begins. On Monday, the Farmington City Council took a second look at the working document for the 2013 and 2014 budgets.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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And now, the fight to save funds – and possibly, jobs – begins. On Monday, the Farmington City Council took a second look at the working document for the 2013 and 2014 budgets.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Looking Back: 'Lack of cooperation' was cited when two police officers quit in 1962
Farmington's blacksmith shop was dismantled 50 years ago, and a local man was struck and killed by a train 100 years ago. Want to know what else happened in Farmington's history this week? Read Looking Back.
Monday, October, 08, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington's blacksmith shop was dismantled 50 years ago, and a local man was struck and killed by a train 100 years ago. Want to know what else happened in Farmington's history this week? Read Looking Back.
Monday, October, 08, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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