DAKOTA

Dakota County Uniform Street Naming and Addressing

October 31, 2008

Dakota County Gun Club held annual rifle sight-in

Connor Day bends low over his rifle. A camoflauged baseball cap shades his eyes as he peers through a scope at his target yards away. He steadies the rifle against his shoulder and squeezes the trigger. Bang!

By Nathan Hansen , October 28, 2008

State General Election Ballot: Dakota County

October 27, 2008

Forging friendships, finding pheasants

ROSCOE, S.D. — The elder statesmen of this pheasant hunting clan have reserved seats up front in the old conversion van. That’s Roy Meier in the driver’s seat. He’s 80. In the passenger seat is Rolf Grimsrud, 75, of Superior.

By Sam Cook , October 27, 2008

Voter's guide: Dakota County Commissioner

We asked both candidates the same questions and gave them each 1,000 words to answer. They got to use those words however they thought was best. The questions are: 1. Dakota County residents consider transportation issues – moving people more efficiently from one stop to the next, ongoing maintenance on existing roads – a major concern. With the always- present budget constraints, how should county officials face this issue/need? 2. How can Dakota County continue to ensure it is a “premier place in which to live,” while still adhering to its low tax rate? 3. What are the other major issues/challenges facing Dakota County in the next four years? How should they be addressed? 4. Why should people vote for you? 5. Other comments Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

October 24, 2008

Farmington’s foreclosure rate tops in Dakota County

Walk or drive through just about any neighborhood in Farmington and chances are there will be at least one vacant home along the route.

By Michelle Leonard , October 23, 2008

Eureka resident Bachman killed at Olympics

Eureka resident Todd Bachman, whose family owns the Bachman's chain of garden centers, has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Beijing, China. His wife, Barbara, a former member of the Dakota County Fair Board, reportedly was injured.

August 09, 2008

New Dakota City exhibits will honor fair anniversary

In celebration of Minnesota’s and the Dakota County Fair’s 150th anniversaries, Ahlberg Heritage Center will feature several new exhibits.

July 31, 2008

DCC continues to work through problems

A $15 million dollar investment. A projected 400,000 calls per year. A 25,000 square foot facility. More than 60 employees. And one big mess.

By Keith Grauman, RiverTown Newspaper Group , July 24, 2008

Storm left many without power

As many as 16,000 Dakota Electric customers were without power following the powerful storm that hit Dakota County July 10.

By Nathan Hansen , July 15, 2008

Police take over fairgrounds to train for convention

Seeing police patrol cars around Farmington is nothing out of the ordinary. But when a stream of squads from Minneapolis, St. Paul and several other communities around the metro area tied up traffic around Ash Street Monday morning, well, that was just a bit unusual.

By Michelle Leonard , July 15, 2008

Dakota City will host bluegrass weekend

Dakota City Heritage Village will host its annual Bluegrass weekend Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13.

July 10, 2008

Seats are available on county’s SWCD

There are only a few days left to file for open positions on the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation board. Those interested in influencing state and county conservation practices have to file for their candidacy by July 15.

By Emily Zimmer , July 10, 2008

Deputy gets 30-day suspension for role in fatal accident

Dakota County Sheriff's deputy Joshua Williams will serve a 30-day suspension and work at least a year of courtroom security for his role in a fatal accident last August.

By Nathan Hansen , June 25, 2008

Survey: Residents are happy in Dakota County

Dakota County residents like living here and value the services provided by the county.

By Jane Lightbourn, RiverTown Newspaper Group , May 30, 2008