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Sno Tigers snowmobile will hold Special Needs Ride Saturday
When there’s a will, there’s a way. That’s how the Farmington Sno Tigers operate when it comes to their annual Special Needs Ride coming up this weekend. There may not be much snow, but the group still plans to carry out the ride.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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When there’s a will, there’s a way. That’s how the Farmington Sno Tigers operate when it comes to their annual Special Needs Ride coming up this weekend. There may not be much snow, but the group still plans to carry out the ride.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Open to Business offers resources to bring new business to Farmington
Laurie Crow knows the excitement and the apprehension of opening a new business on her own. She’s a two-time business owner herself, and she’s got plenty of insight to share through her new role with Open to Business.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Laurie Crow knows the excitement and the apprehension of opening a new business on her own. She’s a two-time business owner herself, and she’s got plenty of insight to share through her new role with Open to Business.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Economic development: City of Farmington makes plans to draw in business
Bringing new business into the community is often easier said than done, but a renewed commitment by the city of Farmington may make that process a little easier.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Bringing new business into the community is often easier said than done, but a renewed commitment by the city of Farmington may make that process a little easier.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Movie snack secrets
Last weekend’s extreme cold prompted Minnesotans to hide indoors. I was supposed to head up to St. Paul to check out the Winter Carnival parade, but chickened out at the last minute.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Last weekend’s extreme cold prompted Minnesotans to hide indoors. I was supposed to head up to St. Paul to check out the Winter Carnival parade, but chickened out at the last minute.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Akin Hills Pet Hospital will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend
When Lori Ecklund came to work at Akin Hills Pet Hospital, there wasn’t a lot of work to do. That was 25 years ago. The clinic was brand new at the time, located on a stretch of Pilot Knob Road that was significantly smaller than it is today, in a building that has since been replaced by a gas station.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Business
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When Lori Ecklund came to work at Akin Hills Pet Hospital, there wasn’t a lot of work to do. That was 25 years ago. The clinic was brand new at the time, located on a stretch of Pilot Knob Road that was significantly smaller than it is today, in a building that has since been replaced by a gas station.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Business
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Column: Dangerous rides, inside and out
Riding a bicycle has its share of dangers. Every time a cyclist hits the road, he’s trusting his well-being to a pair of skinny tires, a bunch of sometimes-sketchy pavement and roads full of drivers that don’t always seem to consider his continued existence a priority.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Riding a bicycle has its share of dangers. Every time a cyclist hits the road, he’s trusting his well-being to a pair of skinny tires, a bunch of sometimes-sketchy pavement and roads full of drivers that don’t always seem to consider his continued existence a priority.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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How to give a great best man toast
The best man toast can be one of the most memorable parts of a couple’s wedding. Sometimes a toast is memorable for its humor and heartfelt sense of appreciation for the groom and his bride, while other toasts are more memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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The best man toast can be one of the most memorable parts of a couple’s wedding. Sometimes a toast is memorable for its humor and heartfelt sense of appreciation for the groom and his bride, while other toasts are more memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Packing pointers for destination weddings
In a 2012 study of destination weddings conducted by The Knot Market Intelligence, researchers found that 350,000 destination weddings occur each year. That figure means nearly one in four couples had a destination wedding in 2011, a roughly five percent increase from 2009.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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In a 2012 study of destination weddings conducted by The Knot Market Intelligence, researchers found that 350,000 destination weddings occur each year. That figure means nearly one in four couples had a destination wedding in 2011, a roughly five percent increase from 2009.
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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Editorial: Innovation is important in education
Innovation has been a big word since Jay Haugen took over as superintendent in the Farmington School District. Haugen talked early and often about the need to look at new ways of teaching students and -- maybe more important -- of helping them learn on their own.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Innovation has been a big word since Jay Haugen took over as superintendent in the Farmington School District. Haugen talked early and often about the need to look at new ways of teaching students and -- maybe more important -- of helping them learn on their own.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Farmington library will close 6 to 8 months for renovation
The Dakota County Library in Farmington will close its doors in September, but only for a few months. When those doors reopen, the library will be bigger and brighter, and ready for the future.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Dakota County Library in Farmington will close its doors in September, but only for a few months. When those doors reopen, the library will be bigger and brighter, and ready for the future.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Planning will wait for Farmington’s largest park
The city of Farmington will hold off on planning its largest park, but that doesn’t mean the park will be built if the opportunity presents itself. At their Jan. 22 meeting, Farmington City Council members decided to wait on a master plan that would have combined three park areas under one large park development – the Jim Bell Park and Preserve.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The city of Farmington will hold off on planning its largest park, but that doesn’t mean the park will be built if the opportunity presents itself. At their Jan. 22 meeting, Farmington City Council members decided to wait on a master plan that would have combined three park areas under one large park development – the Jim Bell Park and Preserve.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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School District 192 seeks state support for innovative thinking
The Farmington School District would like to turn itself into a kind of test kitchen for the future of education in Minnesota, and it’s looking for some help from the state to make that happen.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District would like to turn itself into a kind of test kitchen for the future of education in Minnesota, and it’s looking for some help from the state to make that happen.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Matek is Farmington Firefighter of the Year
When it comes to emergency services, there really isn’t much 2012 Farmington Firefighter of the Year Christopher Matek hasn’t done — which is probably a good part of why he was selected for this year’s honor.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When it comes to emergency services, there really isn’t much 2012 Farmington Firefighter of the Year Christopher Matek hasn’t done — which is probably a good part of why he was selected for this year’s honor.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Plugged in and way to quiet
Bit by bit, volt by volt, extension cord by comically oversized extension cord, electric cars are gaining traction on American roads. As gas prices have climbed and technology has improved, the idea of ditching fossil fuels has become more acceptable to drivers.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Bit by bit, volt by volt, extension cord by comically oversized extension cord, electric cars are gaining traction on American roads. As gas prices have climbed and technology has improved, the idea of ditching fossil fuels has become more acceptable to drivers.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Looking Back: Plans for a ‘fifty-mile road’ from St.Paul to Owatonna were introduced in 1913
The Farmington Fire Department honored Don Hall, who retired after 20 years as a firefighter in 1988. See what else happened this week in Farmington's history by reading Looking Back.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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The Farmington Fire Department honored Don Hall, who retired after 20 years as a firefighter in 1988. See what else happened this week in Farmington's history by reading Looking Back.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Column: Lesson learned
A friend and I had a discussion about heaven and hell last week. She was raised Protestant but has no religious affiliation now. She admitted to being too analytical and says she can’t accept the teachings of her youth. “What is hell, anyway?” she asked me.
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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A friend and I had a discussion about heaven and hell last week. She was raised Protestant but has no religious affiliation now. She admitted to being too analytical and says she can’t accept the teachings of her youth. “What is hell, anyway?” she asked me.
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Q and A: Assistant principal Jason Berg settles in at FHS
Jason Berg is no stranger to School District 192 – he was a math teacher, a math specialist and a coach here for many years – but he’s new to his role as assistant principal at Farmington High School.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Jason Berg is no stranger to School District 192 – he was a math teacher, a math specialist and a coach here for many years – but he’s new to his role as assistant principal at Farmington High School.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Gun permit applications up sharply in Farmington
The Farmington police department has seen a spike in the number of gun permit applications received over the past couple of weeks. Since the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the FPD has received nearly 40 applications for permits to purchase guns.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington police department has seen a spike in the number of gun permit applications received over the past couple of weeks. Since the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the FPD has received nearly 40 applications for permits to purchase guns.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Our favorite things: Getting paid to go to garage sales? Michelle found that experience hard to top in 2012
We have written a lot of stories over the past year. At a rough estimate, we filled more than 1,500 pages with news about Farmington. That’s a lot of stories we have worked to prepare, then sent out into the world. And while some of them were relatively small things, others have stuck with us over the months. This is a look back at those stories, our favorites from 2012.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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We have written a lot of stories over the past year. At a rough estimate, we filled more than 1,500 pages with news about Farmington. That’s a lot of stories we have worked to prepare, then sent out into the world. And while some of them were relatively small things, others have stuck with us over the months. This is a look back at those stories, our favorites from 2012.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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