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Dakota County targets nitrates in water
For years, Dakota County and the Vermillion River Watershed District have played a leadership role in working to understand and address groundwater and surface water contamination from agricultural activities through the Agricultural Outreach program, developed as a result of the Hastings Area Nitrate Study almost 10 years ago.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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For years, Dakota County and the Vermillion River Watershed District have played a leadership role in working to understand and address groundwater and surface water contamination from agricultural activities through the Agricultural Outreach program, developed as a result of the Hastings Area Nitrate Study almost 10 years ago.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Book Reviews: Rehashing the infamous rabble-rousers
“Now that science has attained its youth and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: ‘Let us be friends.’ It reminds me of the bargain the cock wished to make with the horse: ‘Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet.’” —Robert Ingersoll, 1885
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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“Now that science has attained its youth and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: ‘Let us be friends.’ It reminds me of the bargain the cock wished to make with the horse: ‘Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet.’” —Robert Ingersoll, 1885
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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How to find the right banquet hall
Planning a wedding is no small feat, as couples are faced with many decisions seemingly from the moment they get engaged right up until they walk down the aisle. One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is where to host the reception.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Planning a wedding is no small feat, as couples are faced with many decisions seemingly from the moment they get engaged right up until they walk down the aisle. One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is where to host the reception.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Save money with handmade invites
While traditionalists may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other stationery products from commercial printers, couples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invitations ... by printing the invites themselves.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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While traditionalists may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other stationery products from commercial printers, couples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invitations ... by printing the invites themselves.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Getting Started: Tips for the Beginning Runner
The New Year is often when people of all ages and fitness levels consider starting a new running routine.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Moms on the Run, Hastings, Minn. - Multimedia
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The New Year is often when people of all ages and fitness levels consider starting a new running routine.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Moms on the Run, Hastings, Minn. - Multimedia
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FARMINGTON ISD 11-26-12 BOARD PROCEEDINGS
District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - -
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District 192 School Board Proceedings
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New era begins in Dakota County
When Mike Slavik was first elected to the Hastings City Council in 2006, his parents breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, that political science degree he’d earned at St. John’s University was going to be used. Well, now Slavik is using that degree full time. He was sworn last week in as the new Dakota County Commissioner for District 1.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When Mike Slavik was first elected to the Hastings City Council in 2006, his parents breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, that political science degree he’d earned at St. John’s University was going to be used. Well, now Slavik is using that degree full time. He was sworn last week in as the new Dakota County Commissioner for District 1.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Legislators will deal with a new environment at the captiol
Dave Thompson expects a lot of busy days and more than a little frustration as the 2013 legislative session gets under way this week. Thompson, a Republican elected in November to his second term in the Minnesota Senate, returns to a legislature that looks very different than it did when lawmakers adjourned last year.
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Dave Thompson expects a lot of busy days and more than a little frustration as the 2013 legislative session gets under way this week. Thompson, a Republican elected in November to his second term in the Minnesota Senate, returns to a legislature that looks very different than it did when lawmakers adjourned last year.
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Off the record memories from 2012
I’ve spent the past couple of days sifting through all of the stories and columns I’ve written over the past year. I have to say, it’s kind of fun. Doing the research helps me to remember so many things I’d forgotten about. In a way, my computer seems to be not only a history book of Farmington, but of my life.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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I’ve spent the past couple of days sifting through all of the stories and columns I’ve written over the past year. I have to say, it’s kind of fun. Doing the research helps me to remember so many things I’d forgotten about. In a way, my computer seems to be not only a history book of Farmington, but of my life.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Proposed transit tax could cost city of Farmington
A proposal by Gov. Mark Dayton’s Transportation Finance Advisory Committee has Farmington officials a little concerned about the future. Among the recommendations is a proposal to expand the transit taxing district to include the entire seven-county metro area, Farmington included.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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A proposal by Gov. Mark Dayton’s Transportation Finance Advisory Committee has Farmington officials a little concerned about the future. Among the recommendations is a proposal to expand the transit taxing district to include the entire seven-county metro area, Farmington included.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Q and A: Larson has four years down, four to go as mayor of Farmington
Todd Larson wraps up his first term as mayor of Farmington next week, and will officially begin his second term at the Jan. 7 city council meeting. This week, mayor Larson talks to us about his first four years on the job.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Todd Larson wraps up his first term as mayor of Farmington next week, and will officially begin his second term at the Jan. 7 city council meeting. This week, mayor Larson talks to us about his first four years on the job.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Happy to be in Farmington
As we put the finishing touches on this week’s Independent many of our readers are probably gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season in their own particular way. They are eating big meals and sharing gifts. They are enjoying togetherness and, we hope, generally taking stock of the ways in which they are fortunate.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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As we put the finishing touches on this week’s Independent many of our readers are probably gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season in their own particular way. They are eating big meals and sharing gifts. They are enjoying togetherness and, we hope, generally taking stock of the ways in which they are fortunate.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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New dryland training facility opens doors to opportunities for Farmington youth hockey
The key to success for Farmington’s youth hockey program might not have anything to do with ice. On Dec. 17, the Farmington Youth Hockey Association opened the doors of a new downtown dryland training facility it hopes will help local programs close the gap with teams from nearby cities that have had similar facilities for years.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The key to success for Farmington’s youth hockey program might not have anything to do with ice. On Dec. 17, the Farmington Youth Hockey Association opened the doors of a new downtown dryland training facility it hopes will help local programs close the gap with teams from nearby cities that have had similar facilities for years.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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One last bump before council sets its budget
The Farmington City Council approved its 2012 budget and levy Monday, but not without one more hiccup and some strong words of concern from mayor Todd Larson.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington City Council approved its 2012 budget and levy Monday, but not without one more hiccup and some strong words of concern from mayor Todd Larson.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington City Council identifies final budget cuts
The Farmington Fire Department may not get its new chief’s vehicle next year thanks to some last-minute cuts to the city of Farmington’s budget. That was the consensus reached during Monday’s Farmington City Council budget workshop, where council members were asked to identify $152,000 cuts to the 2013 budget.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington Fire Department may not get its new chief’s vehicle next year thanks to some last-minute cuts to the city of Farmington’s budget. That was the consensus reached during Monday’s Farmington City Council budget workshop, where council members were asked to identify $152,000 cuts to the 2013 budget.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Q and A: New liquor manager sees a bright future
It’s been just over a month since Blair Peterson stepped in as the new liquor operations director for the city of Farmington, and somehow, he managed to come in to his new job at the busiest time of the year. Peterson shared a little bit about himself and his plans for the future with us this week.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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It’s been just over a month since Blair Peterson stepped in as the new liquor operations director for the city of Farmington, and somehow, he managed to come in to his new job at the busiest time of the year. Peterson shared a little bit about himself and his plans for the future with us this week.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Budget vote is wrong for Farmington
Last year, not long after he took over as Farmington’s city administrator, David McKnight spent most of a Thanksgiving break combing through the city’s budget to find cuts. Coming into this year’s budget process, he declared that would not be the case again.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Last year, not long after he took over as Farmington’s city administrator, David McKnight spent most of a Thanksgiving break combing through the city’s budget to find cuts. Coming into this year’s budget process, he declared that would not be the case again.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Buyer found for old Farmington Senior Center building
The city of Farmington has one less building to take care of after Monday’s city council meeting. The Farmington City Council approved the sale of the city-owned building at 431 Third St., to Sackett Properties, LLC, of Farmington.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The city of Farmington has one less building to take care of after Monday’s city council meeting. The Farmington City Council approved the sale of the city-owned building at 431 Third St., to Sackett Properties, LLC, of Farmington.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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District 192 will set guidelines for 2014 budget
Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington council rejects tax levy on a 3-2 vote
In the end, as Farmington mayor Todd Larson says, “It is what it is.” But what it is remains to be seen after a surprising vote during Monday’s Farmington City Council meeting put the 2013 budget and tax levy on hold, and forced city administrator David McKnight to find another $152,000 in cuts before Dec. 17.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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In the end, as Farmington mayor Todd Larson says, “It is what it is.” But what it is remains to be seen after a surprising vote during Monday’s Farmington City Council meeting put the 2013 budget and tax levy on hold, and forced city administrator David McKnight to find another $152,000 in cuts before Dec. 17.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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