LOCAL NEWS

Return downtown was a hit for Dew Days

The weather was perfect, the crowds were large and by the time the final ride had been ridden Sunday afternoon the message seemed to be pretty clear: That’s the Dew Days we remember.

By Michelle Leonard , June 24, 2010

Dew Days music, delivered with a little ‘Butterlove’

For years, Harbee Tharaldson was the guy who emceed the Mountain Dew Days grand parade. It was his contribution to the annual city celebration. This year, his son, Kyle, has found his contribution to Dew Days, too. Like his dad’s task, Kyle’s involves a microphone and speakers. But unlike his dad’s contribution, Kyle’s also involves a keyboard and some really talented musicians.

By Michelle Leonard , June 24, 2010

Looking back: Village was ‘athrill’ when rail execs came to town in 1895

A look back at what was happening this week in Farmington 25, 50, 75 and 115 years ago.

June 22, 2010

Dew Days races back downtown

Farmington's annual Dew Days celebration returned downtown last weekend and seemed to draw good crowds and get positive reviews from the people who attended. From bed races to rib cookoffs to eating contests involving both pie and pizza, there was plenty going on to keep people entertained, and the weather was beautiful for all of it.

June 21, 2010

Police report: June 4-June 10

Farmington police activity for the week of June 4-June 10.

June 21, 2010

Police report: June 12-June 17

Farmington police activity for the week of June 12-June 17.

June 20, 2010

Science party

Amateur scientists, hobbyists and people just looking for an excuse to hike in the woods got a chance to work side by side with research scientists last weekend, and the work they did turned up an impressive range of wildlife on property in Empire Township.

By Nathan Hansen , June 19, 2010

UPDATE: Medallion has been found

UPDATE: The Medallion Has Been Found. Further Details on the Winner to follow! This is it, folks. The final clue. Do you know where to find the Dew Days medallion? If you want to review, click to the full story for all clues released to this point. Share your thoughts in the comments. 7. When you reach the destination, sit and take a rest. But think Australia. That would be best.

June 19, 2010

Budget is a work in progress

While some of Farmington’s city staff are busy getting ready for this weekend’s Dew Days celebrations, others have tasks that aren’t as much fun to think about. Like, for instance, paring down requests and working up a budget that Farmington City Council members will approve.

By Michelle Leonard , June 19, 2010

UPDATE: Medallion has been found

UPDATE: The Medallion Has Been Found. Further Updates to Follow. We're near the end now. Just one clue left after this for Farmington's treasure hunters. Clues will be posted here at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Click to the full story for all clues released to this point. Share your thoughts in the comments. 6. Pablo Picasso is his name. You find the arch and you will be very close in this game. 5. Life the gift of earth. It is near but not here. 4. It comes through on average 12 times a day, they say, but stay away. 3. Rain nor sleet nor even snow, whatever the elements the process is still a go. 2. There are three, but the south one is closest to the key. 1. Mostly available but lightly used.

June 18, 2010

Medallion hunt clue No. 5

Closer and closer. Will clue number five be enough for you to solve Dew Days' annual treasure hunt. Clues will be posted here at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Click to the full story for all clues released to this point. Share your thoughts in the comments. 5. Life the gift of earth. It is near but not here.

June 18, 2010

Lind recommended as interim head of dispatch center

The Dakota Communications Center executive committee has recommended Diane Lind be named the interim executive director for the center. The board of directors will vote June 17 on whether to approve the recommendation.

By Emily Zimmer , June 18, 2010

Medallion hunt clue No. 4

Have you figured it out yet? Here's the fourth clue for Dew Days' annual treasure hunt. Clues will be posted here at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Click to the full story for all clues released to this point. Share your thoughts in the comments. 4. It comes through on average 12 times a day, they say, but stay away.

June 17, 2010

Flavors of Farmington postponed

Threats of stormy weather have forced Dew Days organizers to postpone the Flavors of Farmington event scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 p.m. June 17.

June 17, 2010

Keri Pietsch is 2010 Miss Farmington

The contestants showed off their dance moves, their fashion sense, their talents and their thoughts on the world around them and when they were finished Keri Pietsch had been crowned the newest Miss Farmington.

By Nathan Hansen , June 17, 2010