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    July 2, 2015
    Farmington residents take a selfie with Farmington firefighter Matt Donnelly during last year's National Night Out.
    Police department encourages participation in National Night Out
    Farmington will participate in National Night Out on Aug. 4. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Through...
    Life/eventsJuly 2, 2015 - 10:31am
    June 26, 2015
    Editorial: Dew Days volunteers do thankless work
    Putting on a big community event takes a lot of work. Just ask anybody involved in organizing Farmington’s successful Dew Days celebration over the weekend, or the Rosemount Area Arts Council’s Art Blast, which continues through Sunday. A lot of volunteers put in a lot of hours,...
    opinion/editorialsJune 26, 2015 - 9:40am
    June 19, 2015
    The fresh and the familiar mix at Dew Days
    Dew Days is a little bit like a childhood friend you only see once a year. You pretty much know what you’re going to get, and you’re excited...
    Life/eventsJune 19, 2015 - 11:16am
    June 18, 2015
    Motorcycle run benefits local families
    Nineteen motorcycles lined up outside The Mug in Farmington on Saturday morning, but anybody concerned about an invasion by hardcore bikers could...
    Life/eventsJune 18, 2015 - 9:21am
    May 22, 2015
    Following fire, family finds comfort in community
    Of all the questions people have asked Mike and Dorothy Noland since they lost their house to a fire May 9, the one they seem to hear the most...
    Life/FamilyMay 22, 2015 - 9:58am
    May 21, 2015
    Survey: Should Farmington stay small or grow?
    A recent survey of Farmington residents revealed a very happy community that may be headed for some growing pains. Residents were split between wanting to keep a small town feel and wanting to see more retail growth, They also enjoy the city’s services but don’t want to pay...
    News/governmentMay 21, 2015 - 9:31am
    Monthly community concert series planned for summer
    Farmington’s new summer concert series hasn’t even started, but it has already proved popular enough with sponsors to spawn a fall movie night as well. The summer concerts, which start May 28 with choreographed drumming group Sheltered Reality, will take place at 7 p.m. the last...
    Life/eventsMay 21, 2015 - 9:30am
    May 19, 2015
    Updated: Board finalizes Dakota County CDA executive director's termination
    The Dakota County Community Development Agency Board has formally terminated longtime executive director Mark Ulfers. The board, which consists of the Dakota County Commissioners, finalized the decision during a special meeting May 12. The board notified Ulfers in March that his...
    News/governmentMay 19, 2015 - 12:17pm
    May 8, 2015
    Police offer tips to protect summer fun
    Area police departments including Rosemount, Farmington and Apple Valley, joined forces to make a video offering summer safety tips. The 28-minute video, the latest edition of Valley Beat, gives local residents tips on how to stay safe from accidents and crime during the summer. The...
    News/crime and courtsMay 8, 2015 - 2:51pm
    December 12, 2014
    Ruth Novitzki is Farmington Rotary’s Senior Citizen of the Month for December. Grace Paggen is Student of the Month. MaKena Sabol, another Student of the Month honoree, is not pictured.
    Rotary recognizes Paggen, Novitzki
    The Rotary Club of Farmington recognized Grace Paggen as Student of the Month and Ruth Novitzki as Senior Citizen of the Month at its meeting...
    Life/eventsDecember 12, 2014 - 6:09am
    November 26, 2014
    Find Trains, Twinkies and holiday fun Saturday at Rambling River Center
    While it’s hard to articulate exactly why, Dave McMillen has long had a fascination with trains. He shares his interests for all things trains with others at the Rambling River Center as part of the Model Railroad Train Club. “There’s something about the history and excitement...
    LifeNovember 26, 2014 - 1:33pm
    A large group of volunteers usually shows up for the annual Toys for Town wrapping and distribution event. This year that will take place Dec. 20.
    Toys for Town drive kicks off this week
    After nearly 30 years of making the holidays happier for Families in the Farmington School District, the Farmington Police Department’s Toys...
    LifeNovember 26, 2014 - 1:02pm
    Virginia Carey takes good care of the 88-year-old baseball outfits that have become part of her family tradition. On the wall behind her are photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren wearing the uniforms.
    A tradition in pinstripes
    In 1926, Kathryn Carey gave a gift to her two young nephews. It was a pair of matching, pinstriped baseball uniforms. Short pants, short sleeves...
    LifeNovember 26, 2014 - 12:57pm
    November 20, 2014
    Bowling is one of three sports currently offered by the Farmington Special Olympics program.
    Special Olympics hopes friendly competition adds up
    Rachelle Tillison hopes a little friendly competition — and just a few moments in some really cold water — will add up to some much needed...
    Life/eventsNovember 20, 2014 - 10:42am
    November 18, 2014
    Looking back: Girls Glee Club drew an audience of 300 in 1914
    50 years ago From the Nov. 12, 1964 edition of the Dakota County Tribune Open house set at Farmington High School This week the American Education Week Open House will be held in conjuction with the Pop Concert at Farmington, Thursday. The program will start at 7:30 in...
    LifeNovember 18, 2014 - 7:55am
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