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Castle Rock family’s home is named a 2012 Century Farm 
Little Brynley Kuhn is still a toddler, but she’s definitely got farming in her blood.
It could be because, in her very young age, she’s known nothing but the farming life. After all, she comes from a long line of farming. So long, in fact, that the Kuhn family’s 160-acre farm in Castle Rock Township has been added to the list of Minnesota Century Farms.
By Michelle Leonard , May 10, 2012
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Population shifts will force more elections in Dakota County; filings open May 22
Population growth and changes in Dakota County will mean more county commissioner elections this fall.
At its April 24 meeting, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the redistricting plan for commissioner districts.
By Jane Lightbourn , May 06, 2012
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Dakota County ‘vote no’ campaign kicks off
A grassroots effort to defeat an amendment outlawing same-sex marriage in Minnesota kicked off Sunday afternoon in Dakota County.
Nearly 200 people from around the county came together to launch the Dakota County Votes No effort, the first of several such efforts that will be organized statewide with the help of Minnesotans United for All Families.
By Nathan Hansen , May 03, 2012
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SWCD seeks applicants to fill open supervisor seats
Individuals interested in soil and water protection in Dakota County should consider filing May 22 to June 5 to run for the position of Supervisor of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
April 24, 2012
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Walter Klaus, longtime state Representative, turned 100 April 19
Consider this: When the Great Depression began in 1930, Walter Klaus was 18 years old. It was 55 years ago that voters in rural Dakota County first elected Walter Klaus as their representative. On April 19, that man turned 100 years old.
By Chad Richardson , April 19, 2012
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Dakota County Jail boarding partnership will continue
Some of Dakota County’s inmates, male and female, will be housed in the Ramsey County workhouse.
As part of a contract amendment for boarding inmates agreed to on April 10, the cost will be $55 per inmate per day in 2012 and 2013, and $57 per inmate per day in 2014.
April 14, 2012
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City of Farmington's annual curbside cleanup program starts April 21
The city of Farmington’s residential garbage customers can dispose of large household items during the city’s annual curbside cleanup days, which start April 21.
April 10, 2012
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Dakota City's Victorian Tea is scheduled
Dakota City’s annual Lady Jane’s Victorian Tea, scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 5th, will feature a “Music, Music, Music” theme. The event will be held at the Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville.
March 27, 2012
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Close races in township elections
In one election, a challenger topped an incumbent by just two votes. In another, there were more write-in votes than there were votes for the lone candidate. In other words, it was an interesting night at the township polls.
By Nathan Hansen , March 13, 2012
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DWI charges for driver, drug charges for passenger
A 41-year-old Wayzata man and his 35-year-old companion are dealing with separate legal issues after Dakota County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity in Hampton Township.
By Nathan Hansen , March 09, 2012
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Township voters go to the polls Tuesday
Castle Rock clerk Jane Bistodeau could have a long day next Tuesday.
She’ll be overseeing the most active township election race in this part of Dakota County, as three Castle Rock residents are vying for one seat on the township board of supervisors.
By Michelle Leonard , March 08, 2012
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Foreclosures were down last year in Dakota County
The number of completed foreclosure sales in Dakota also showed a decrease of about 7 percent for the same time period. According to a report released late last month by the Minnesota Homeownership Center, there were 21,298 foreclosures in Minnesota in 2011, a decrease of 17 percent from the 25,673 foreclosure sales in 2010. This is the lowest number of sales since 2007.
By Jane Lightbourn , March 06, 2012
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Dakota, Washington and Ramsey counties team up to fight prescription-drug abuse
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said the prospect of jail time alone is not enough curb the growth of prescription drug abuse.
“I can lock these guys up all day long, but it’s a public health issue,” Orput said.
By Scott Wente , March 05, 2012
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Extra DWI enforcement nets 13 arrests in January
Extra Dakota County DWI enforcement campaigns in January resulted in 13 DWI arrests countywide. That number does not include the arrests made by officers that were working regular shifts for their cities.
February 27, 2012
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