DAKOTA COUNTY
County will compete for search company’s free high-speed network
Wichita has offered to change its name. Duluth is offering up the names of its first-born children. All Dakota County has to offer is eager partners, cooperative governments and a tech-savvy population that could mean good business.March 12, 2010
Chief deputy will fill in for departing sheriff 
In the end there was no surprise appointment.
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, on a unanimous vote, appointed Dakota County Chief Deputy Dave Bellows sheriff, replacing Don Gudmundson, whose resignation is effective Sunday.
By Jane Lightbourn , February 25, 2010
County appoints chief deputy to serve as interim sheriff
In the end there was no surprise appointment.
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, on a unanimous vote, appointed Dakota County Chief Deputy Dave Bellows sheriff, replacing Don Gudmundson, whose resignation is effective Sunday.
By Jane Lightbourn , February 23, 2010
Sheriff will step down early
Don Gudmundson plans to leave earlier than expected.
The Dakota County Sheriff announced last September he would not seek a fifth term, choosing to retire at the end of 2010, but Gudmundson announced in a memo to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners last week he plans to leave office earlier – by the end of February.
By Jane Lightbourn , February 18, 2010
Home foreclosures were down in 2009 in county
The number of home foreclosures showed a significant decrease in Dakota County in 2009. It is the first decrease in numbers since 2000, according to information released this week by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.
By Jane Lightbourn , February 08, 2010
A new name for changing times
After 40 years of service the Community Action Council has a new name. In January the community service organization became 360 Communities. It will go under the new moniker from here on out.
February 07, 2010
New park is taking shape
The woods off of Station Trail are quiet on a Tuesday morning. With fresh snow blanketing roads and clinging to branches, signs of recent activity are obvious. On the road, at least, they’re rare. Only a few tire tracks cut through several inches of fresh powder, and if you drive far enough there’s not even that. The road disappears beneath a frosty blanket.
That could change soon, though.
February 04, 2010
Reading is its own reward, but the stars are nice too
The back wall of the Dakota County Farmington Library has the look of a well-populated aquarium these days. There are snails and starfish, sharks and sea horses. And each of the brightly-colored construction-paper sea creatures represents a child participating in the library’s annual Winter Read-to-Me Club.
January 25, 2010
Dakota Communications Center director will retire
Dakota Communications Center executive director Kent Therkelsen has announced he will retire this spring.
“In 2006 when I got involved with this I wanted to be part of a start-up project. It’s been my plan all along to leave when I felt that there was good operational stability,” said Therkelsen. “I think that’s where we’re at.”
January 14, 2010
Drug task force deal renewed
The contract between the cities and Dakota County has been renewed for the Dakota County Drug Task Force in 2010.
By Jane Lightbourn , January 09, 2010
County's roperty tax levy will not increase for 2010
A zero-increase property tax levy for 2010 has been the starting, and only point of consideration, as Dakota County finalizes its 2010 budget.
Details on the proposed 2010 budget and levy will be presented when the Dakota County Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in the board room of the Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings.
By Jane Lightbourn , December 03, 2009
County plans Saturday emergency preparedness drill
Dakota County will hold a training exercise at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31.
October 29, 2009
County seeks applicants for several commissions
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for citizen advisory committees. Openings are available on a number of committees.
October 29, 2009
Board will continue funding for Extension
Dakota County will continue to provide local extension programs in 2010. A total of 5.1 positions will be funded.
By Jane Lightbourn , October 20, 2009
Group makes plans for a smarter future
Making Dakota County a top seven Intelligent Community in the world is no small task, but there is a growing a number of people dedicated to the task.
By Emily Zimmer , October 08, 2009
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