DAKOTA COUNTY
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Snow, ice could make Monday commute difficult
A little extra caution might be warranted on the Monday morning commute.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a wintry weather advisory for Sunday night and Monday because of a combination of freezing rain and snow.
By Nathan Hansen , January 22, 2012
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Sheriff’s office plans citizen academy 
Dakota County residents can get a taste of what it takes to be a sheriff's deputy in an eight-week citizen academy starting March 1.
January 20, 2012
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Little competition in township elections
Incumbents in Castle Rock, Empire and Eureka will all run unopposed in the March 13 township board of supervisors elections.
The only contested race expected in the ara will be in Castle Rock, for a three-year term currently held by Mark Molitor. Molitor has chosen not to seek reelection.
By Michelle Leonard , January 19, 2012
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County will continue to keep female inmates in Ramsey County
As it has for the past three years, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office will contract with Ramsey County to house female inmates at its Ramsey County workhouse.
By Jane Lightbourn , January 12, 2012
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Six seats are open in local township elections
With at least one seat open in the each of the upcoming March 13 township board of supervisors elections, township residents have until next Tuesday to decide whether they’d like a shot at participating in their local government.
By Michelle Leonard , January 12, 2012
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Two charged in connection with Jan. 5 fire
Two young men playing with fire appear to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a shed last week on property owned by the University of Minnesota on property in Empire Township.
The Dakota County Attorney’s office filed formal charges Thursday against 22-year-old Rosemount resident Joseph Michael Sanem and 21-year-old Apple Valley resident Matthew Thomas Berntsen in connection with the fire.
By Nathan Hansen , January 12, 2012
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Early-morning barn fire ruled arson
An early morning fire on the University of Minnesota’s UMore Park property has been ruled an arson by the Dakota County Sheriff's department.
Called in just after 2 a.m. Thursday, the blaze leveled a pole barn off of Lone Rock Trail on the University-owned property.
By Michelle Leonard , January 05, 2012
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Two longtime extension leaders will retire this month
Things will be a lot different around the University of Minnesota Extension offices in Farmington next week, because two familiar faces will be gone.
Extension regional director Jayne Hager Dee and Extension educator Mary Duncomb both retire next week. Hager Dee’s last day is Monday. Duncomb will leave her position two days later.
By Michelle Leonard , January 05, 2012
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Dakota County seeks comments on planned regional park in Empire Township
Dakota County is looking for your opinion on a new 456-acre regional park in in Empire Township. County staff will use those comments to create a final master plan for the project.
County staff will take comments through Jan. 12 on the draft master plan, and the county will hold an open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
By Emily Zimmer , December 29, 2011
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County renews deal with Regina for medical examiner services
As it has for years, Dakota County will continue to contract with Regina Medical Center in Hastings for morgue and medical examiner support services.
By Jane Lightbourn , December 27, 2011
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Dakota County Jail deputy charged with sex offenses
Raul Rubio Mascorro, who is employed as a jail deputy at the Dakota County Jail in Hastings, has been charged with two felony offenses – first degree criminal sex conduct and criminal sex conduct in the second degree. As of Dec. 23 he remained housed in the Scott County Jail. He has been on military leave from Dakota County.
By Jane Lightbourn , December 23, 2011
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Dakota county levy stays steady, but taxes will likely increase
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners did Tuesday what it said it would do. It kept the county levy the same as this year — $129.4 million.
The levy is the amount taxpayers will pay to support county programs and services.
By Jane Lightbourn , December 16, 2011
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County wants input on planned greenway routes
The Dakota County Parks department is looking for residents’ opinions about its plans for two future greenway corridors in Rosemount and Empire Township. While the projects are years away, county planner John Mertens said the county wants to know what people think of the concept. The parks department will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Rosemount Community Center.
By Emily Zimmer , December 08, 2011
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County seeks input on greenway plan
Plan includes a trail from the Mississippi River to the planned Vermillion Highlands park in Empire Township.
December 06, 2011
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