DAKOTA COUNTY
Sheriff investigating rural copper thefts
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of copper wire thefts taken primarily from irrigation systems in southern Dakota County. One additional theft involved a large amount of copper wire from a gravel pit.September 01, 2010
County could take sole ownership of Lake Byllesby dam
Dakota County may soon take sole ownership of the Lake Byllesby Dam and attached hydroelectric power facility located on the shared county border in Cannon Falls. More financial information is expected to presented during the county’s 2011 budget talks this fall.By Jane Lightbourn , August 23, 2010
Animals need adjusting, too 
Hal Brown’s first introduction to animal chiropractic was while he was still studying chiropractic therapy for humans. In one class, he watched a video that showed a cowboy in South Dakota adjusting horses.
At the time, Brown dismissed the concept as impossible - chiropractic for people was difficult enough, he said. Not to mention, practicing on animals was illegal in the U.S.
By Katrina Styx , August 11, 2010
Energy meeting focuses on turbine
University of Minnesota officials hoped to have a wide-ranging discussion July 29 on the future of alternative energy on the school’s UMore Park property. But the residents who showed up for the meeting seemed to have a more specific focus.
By Nathan Hansen , August 05, 2010
Unusual First District race among primary battles
Farmington has no local primary races, but there is still reason for voters to cast their ballots Aug. 10. Voting is from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is a race for one of the 1st District judges’ position, currently held by Timothy Blakely. Stephen Baker and Larry Clark are challenging him. And, of course, there is the Minnesota governor’s race. While each of the major political party has endorsed candidates, they are being challenged.By Jane Lightbourn , August 05, 2010
Alternative energy will be focus of UMore meeting
Research on wind power will be the focus for the immediate future on the University of Minnesota’s UMore property, but U of M officials hope to talk about a lot more than that at a July 29 public meeting.
By Nathan Hansen , July 23, 2010
County stands to lose more state aid this year
Dakota County has lost another $2.8 million in state revenue.
When the Minnesota Legislature completed its most recent session in May, it had fixed the state’s current shortfall of close to $1 billion and expected $4.3 billion shortfall for the 2010-2011 biennium.
By Jane Lightbourn , July 19, 2010
Inmate found dead at Dakota County Jail
A 42-year-old South St. Paul man charged with criminal sexual conduct was found dead Friday at the Dakota County Jail, apparently having hanged himself.
By Nathan Hansen , July 17, 2010
Besters are county’s Farm Family of the Year
The University of Minnesota has named the Al and Beth Bester family of Hampton Dakota County’s 2010 Farm Family of the Year. The Besters were recognized locally Tuesday, July 13, at the Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting.
By Jane Lightbourn , July 16, 2010
County targets polluted property
A pair of $200,000 grants should help Dakota County get a handful of polluted properties ready for redevelopment in the next three years.
By Nathan Hansen , July 08, 2010
County will pay more for auto insurance
As of July 1, Dakota County will have a new commercial automobile insurance company: Travelers Insurance.
By Jane Lightbourn , June 29, 2010
County will spend $2.7 million to preserve land
The fifth project application round for the Farmland and Natural Areas Program moved closer to completion this week.
By Jane Lightbourn , June 28, 2010
Growth has slowed in Dakota County
The 2010 Community Indicators Report shows that while the county growth continues to be slow, Dakota County remains the state’s third-most populated county. There are more than 390,000 people living in Dakota County.
By Jane Lightbourn , June 26, 2010
Lind recommended as interim head of dispatch center
The Dakota Communications Center executive committee has recommended Diane Lind be named the interim executive director for the center. The board of directors will vote June 17 on whether to approve the recommendation.
By Emily Zimmer , June 18, 2010
Dispatch center will get an interim director
A few hang ups have delayed the decision on a new executive director for the Dakota Communications Center, current director Kent Therkelsen said. So the board of directors will have to pick an interim director during their June 17 meeting.
By Emily Zimmer , June 10, 2010
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