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A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
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Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
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As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
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Rep Kline: expect budget cuts, job losses

U.S. Rep. John Kline predicts there will be no last-minute agreement to fix massive federal budget cuts, an inaction that would cost many American jobs.

By Don Davis , February 24, 2013

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Legislators will deal with a new environment at the captiol

Dave Thompson expects a lot of busy days and more than a little frustration as the 2013 legislative session gets under way this week. Thompson, a Republican elected in November to his second term in the Minnesota Senate, returns to a legislature that looks very different than it did when lawmakers adjourned last year.

By Nathan Hansen , January 12, 2013

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Farmington council rejects proposed budget

Instead of approving their final budget and tax levy Monday night, Farmington City Council members voted 3-2 to hold the levy at the same amount as 2012, forcing city administrator David McKnight to find an additional $152,000 in cuts before the end of the year.

By Michelle Leonard , December 04, 2012

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Beem, Singewald and Cordes win board seats

Two newcomers and one familiar face won seats on the District 192 School Board Tuesday.

By Nathan Hansen , November 06, 2012

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Election season hits high gear

Election season hits high gear By late this week, it’s a pretty good bet city of Farmington executive assistant Cindy Muller will be ready for a nice, quiet few days off. Because truth be told, she’s been pretty busy around city hall these days. Not only does Muller have to worry about things like attending city council meetings and workshops, but she’s had plenty to do on top of that the past few weeks. She’s got an election to run.

By Michelle Leonard , November 05, 2012

Voters guide: Get informed for Tuesday's election

Voters guide: Get informed for Tuesday's election Farmington voters have a lot of decisions to make when they go to the polls Nov. 6. There's the race for President, of course, and two much-talked-about constitutional amendments. But there are also several local races to think about.

November 01, 2012

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Help could be coming for beginner businesses

Would-be Farmington business owners could have a new resource available to them if the city’s economic development authority pursues a partnership with a nonprofit group that has spent the past 25 years helping new and existing business owners make smarter decisions.

By Nathan Hansen , August 30, 2012

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Hanson will take Farmington finance job pending city council approval

If all goes according to plan, the city of Farmington will welcome a new finance director on Sept. 20. Farmington resident Robin Hanson has accepted the city’s offer to become the finance director. She has been offered a starting salary of $76,448. City administrator David McKnight is pleased with her decision.

By Michelle Leonard , August 30, 2012

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City will repair roof, remove asbestos from former senior center

The city of Farmington will put nearly $55,000 into repairs at the old Rambling River Center, with the hope that one day, those repairs will help sell the building.

By Nathan Hansen , August 24, 2012

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Council will consider noise ordinance after loud weekend

Farmington city officials have considered a noise ordinance before, but after the past weekend a few council members are more serious about getting one in place.

By Michelle Leonard , August 23, 2012

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Fogarty, Slavik win in county board primary

Farmington City Council member Christy Jo Forgarty will advance to the general election in the race to become Dakota County Commissioner for District 1. Fogarty finished second in Tuesday’s primary election with 25.1 percent of the vote. She will face off in November against Hastings resident Mike Slavik, who received 41.75 percent of the vote.

By Nathan Hansen , August 15, 2012

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City, school board races fill up

Neither incumbent filed for reelection in the Farmington City Council race and only one incumbent will compete again for a seat on the Farmington School Board, but residents will still have candidates to choose from.

By Nathan Hansen , August 15, 2012

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May will not seek second council term

Farmington City Council member Julie May has publicly announced she will not seek reelection this November. May made her announcement during the closing portion of Monday’s council meeting. She acknowledged that she still has five months on the council, and that she will continue to be a good steward for taxpayers in that time, but that her name would not be on the ballot this fall.

By Michelle Leonard , August 09, 2012

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New committee will keep an eye on liquor operations

In an effort to improve sales at the two Farmington Liquor Stores, the Farmington City Council has approved a plan to create a new liquor operations committee.

By Michelle Leonard , August 09, 2012

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City of Farmington will change EDA makeup

The Farmington Economic Development Authority will take on new members next year, and they will not necessarily be elected officials. On Monday, the Farmington City Council voted 3-2 to change the composition of the EDA from five council members and two ex-officio members to a board consisting of two council members and three appointed members from the community.

By Michelle Leonard , July 04, 2012

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