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School board will consider retirement incentive
A handful of Farmington teachers might have a little more reason to think about wrapping up their careers if the Farmington School Board approves a $10,000 retirement incentive next week.By Nathan Hansen , April 24, 2009
See smoke in Empire? It's under control
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. That’s the case in Empire township Wednesday afternoon, but it is not a fire that should be cause for alarm. According to Farmington fire marshal John Powers, the large plume of brownish-gray smoke that was visible to the east of Farmington is the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s responsibility. The DNR is conducting a controlled prairie restoration burn. Powers said the local fire department is aware of the controlled burn, but is not participating in it.By Michelle Leonard , April 22, 2009
Local firefighters responding to grass fires
By Michelle Leonard , April 15, 2009
Grants will allow more reading support at elementary schools
Four Farmington elementary schools will offer additional reading support for students next year thanks to grant awards from the Minnesota Reading Corps. The grants will provide full-time literacy tutors during the 2009-10 school year to Meadowview, Akin Road, North Trail and Farmington elementary schools.April 13, 2009
Meadowview students raise money during Jump Rope for Heart event
By Michelle Leonard , April 10, 2009
Thursday fire destroys Castle Rock home
By Michelle Leonard , April 09, 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
Arrests made after Sunday morning shooting
Three people are in jail today following a shooting early Sunday morning at a home in the Ardmore Village mobile home park. Four people were injured, though none of the wounds was life-threatening.By Nathan Hansen , March 30, 2009
Who needs help?
Remember yesterday when I said there were some changes coming to the Independent? Well, one of the additions we have in mind is a directory of local organizations looking for volunteers. If it works like we imagine, it will be a good resource for anyone looking to help out in their community.By Nathan Hansen , March 27, 2009
Garofalo wants to cut integration aid
By Don Davis, Forum Communications , March 27, 2009
We want your photos, Farmington
The Farmington Independent is rapidly approaching its 25th birthday, and we've got a few changes in mind for the paper when we hit the quarter-century mark. We're going to need a little help from our readers, though.March 26, 2009
City is handling challenges, mayor says in State of the City
He might have been a little nervous, but Farmington mayor Todd Larson successfully pulled off his first State of the City address Thursday morning — cough and all.By Michelle Leonard , March 26, 2009
Farmington couple set to open batting cages
By Nathan Hansen , March 23, 2009
District will hold session to address testing questions
Questions about testing? The Farmington School District will hold an information meeting Tuesday night about the MCA and NWEA (MAP) tests.March 23, 2009
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