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Legislative notebook: House to debate lockout unemployment payments
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey House members could soon debate whether companies have to pay unemployment through an entire employee lockout, such as the one at American Crystal Sugar. Bill author...
Posted on 3/21/13 at 7:05 PM
Week Five: Is it the "L Word"?
After attending my first NHL game this weekend, I had an epiphany of sorts. As the Minnesota Wild were defeating the St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center, I realized that I had started to develop a ...
Posted on 11/8/11 at 5:51 PM
Ham and Cheese with Turkey Sandwich
I'm hoping to get down to Dakota Harvest Bakers (www.dakotaharvest.com/Home.html) sometime soon. I recently received an e-mail detailing the downtown bakery's March menu and bread schedule. DHB is int...
Posted on 3/3/11 at 2:16 PM
AREAVOICES DIGEST #8 - NOV 10, 2010
it's been an exciting week here on areavoices. Not only did we host our first ever "areavoices walkthrough" yesterday, but we're welcoming some new individuals and organizations to the platform. Check...
Posted on 11/10/10 at 12:31 PM
This sharptail was wired
While hunting sharp-tailed grouse last week near Stanley, N.D., an unusual thing happened to me. I was alone with my yellow Lab, Lucy, hunting a portion of Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, a vast ...
Posted on 9/27/10 at 11:54 AM
Countywide HiPP group looks for ways cities can work together
Some things just work so well, they might be worth repeating. Take the Dakota Communications Center in Empire Township. It opened a couple of years ago as a joint project of Dakota County and all of the cities in the county. By all accounts, it’s a success story of the county’s High Performance Partnerships group.By Michelle Leonard , January 13, 2011
DCC executive director will retire
Dakota Communications Center executive director Kent Therkelsen has announced he will retire this spring.By Emily Zimmer , January 12, 2010
The tricks were the treat
By Nathan Hansen , October 30, 2009
Supreme Court censures, suspends Dakota County judge
The Minnesota Supreme Court followed the recommendation of a three-member panel and publicly reprimanded Dakota County Judge Timothy Blakely for his behavior during his 2002-03 divorce proceedings.By Jane Lightbourn , September 17, 2009
History rolls into town
The vehicle Sue Lockling describes as the minivan of its time does not look much like the modern soccer mom’s transportation of choice. There are no windows. There’s no roof. And the engine? It’s just one horsepower. Granted, it’s a pretty big horse.By Nathan Hansen , April 30, 2009
Two charged with unlawful possession of weapons
Two men who told Dakota County Sheriff’s deputies they are members of the Crips gang face felony charges after deputies found them shooting at targets in Castle Rock Township.By Nathan Hansen , March 31, 2009
Police believe pot grower tossed cash found by teen
The Dakota County Attorney’s office has filed felony charges against a 36-year-old Farmington man in connection with money and drugs found last week in a Farmington ditch.By Nathan Hansen , March 16, 2009
Pawlenty speaks Monday at chamber of commerce luncheon in Farmington
By Nathan Hansen , March 09, 2009
Pawlenty to speak at chamber lunch March 9
Governor Tim Pawlenty will talk budget and other legislative issues at a March 9 chamber of commerce lunch at the Farmington Eagles Club.February 26, 2009
Help is out there for small businesses
Running a small business is never easy, and when the economy is struggling it only gets harder.By Nathan Hansen , February 17, 2009
Dakota County Jail: Making art in unlikely places
This is a story of hope, and it takes place in jail — the Dakota County Jail.By Jane Lightbourn , February 05, 2009
Dakota Electric named ‘Great Place to Work’
A commitment to helping its employees stay healthy has earned Dakota Electric Association a spot on Minnesota Monthly’s list of the state’s best places to work.By Nathan Hansen , January 21, 2009
Deputy charged with DWI
Joshua Williams, the Dakota County Sheriff’s deputy convicted last year in connection with a fatal accident in Farmington, has been formally charged in connection with a November drunk driving arrest.By Nathan Hansen , December 12, 2008
Deputy arrested on suspicion of DWI
A Dakota County Sheriff’s deputy convicted for his role in a fatal accident in Farmington is back in the court system this week.By Nathan Hansen , November 20, 2008
Harris wins re-election to county board seat
There are challenges facing the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in the next four years. Dakota County Commissioner Joseph (Joe) Harris said he is looking forward to working with the other commissioners and staff to address them.By Jane Lightbourn , November 05, 2008
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