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    August 4, 2017
    The varsity softball team takes a group picture with the younger FGFA players in attendance. Alec Hamilton / RiverTown Multimedia
    PHOTOS: FHS softball celebrates state championship with community celebration
    The Farmington High School softball team held a celebration Tuesday, July 25, in the recital hall at FHS in front of over 150 people to honor...
    lifeAugust 4, 2017 - 9:00am
    Mark Lofthus, economic development director with Dakota Electric, says utilities companies can play a role in economic development to partner and facilitate site readiness and attract industrial development such as data centers. He spoke to Farmington officials July 27, 2017. Photo by Kara Hildreth / contributor
    Farmington ripe for landing data center
    Imagine living with all the data and information you need at your fingertips — greater access than today with smartphones, laptops, iPads...
    news/businessAugust 4, 2017 - 8:54am
    August 1, 2017
    Veteran Farmington firefighter Mike Wise retires after 20 years. Kara Hildreth / contributor
    A commitment honored: Firefighter led with quiet leadership, retires after 20 years
    Known for his quiet demeanor and strong leadership, Farmington firefighter Mike Wise is retiring after 20 years of responding promptly to calls...
    newsAugust 1, 2017 - 11:34am
    July 30, 2017
    Editorial cartoon by Steve Anderson
    Editorial cartoon by Steve Anderson.
    opinionJuly 30, 2017 - 8:00am
    July 28, 2017
    An evening out: National Night Out, Nite to Unite parties set for Aug. 1
    Neighbors are busy planning block parties and cookouts for next week's National Night Out in Farmington and Nite to Unite in Rosemount. The NNO...
    news/upcoming-eventsJuly 28, 2017 - 9:15am
    July 26, 2017
    A screenshot from a July 9, 2017, video that is part of arson investigation in Farmington. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’0 tall, medium build, wearing a dark colored t-shirt and shorts. Courtest of Farmington Police Departmentplay button
    Police ask for help to identify suspected arsonist
    Farmington police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect captured on video in an apparent arson of an apartment building....
    news/crime-and-courtsJuly 26, 2017 - 10:39am
    Farmington day care provider Jennie Jones and her children join hearts to wish Evy Sawczynec, 22 months old, well as she undergoes open heart surgery this week. Team Evy is Sam Stigsell (front), her brother Noah Sawczynec, Evy, Harper Simonson and Danny Carroll. In the back row are Zafirah Bamuya, Jones with Dylan Carroll on her lap, and Lauren Stigsell. Kara Hildreth / contributor
    Team Evy cheers for quick recovery for Farmington girl
    Hearts beat together at one Farmington day care. Children at Little Disciples Daycare in Farmington are wearing Team Evy T-shirts in support...
    lifeJuly 26, 2017 - 10:07am
    July 25, 2017
    Brady Bean pitches against St. Paul Park during the late game at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville. Farmington won 7-3. Alec Hamilton / RiverTown Multimedia
    Farmington Legion baseball goes 2-2 but unable to reach state tournament
    The Farmington American Legion baseball team got off to a promising start at the sub-state five playoff bracket that determines who goes to the...
    sportsJuly 25, 2017 - 8:16am
    July 20, 2017
    Wade Jacobson won the boys' all-around title at the MNHSRA finals and will compete in his seventh national competition. Photo courtesy of Gary Ball
    Wade Jacobson wins MNHSRA boys' all-around and cutting championship
    Wade Jacobson of Farmington is closing out his high school rodeo career in style. This past June, Jacobson won the all-around championship at...
    peopleJuly 20, 2017 - 9:13am
    July 19, 2017
    Elected officials, including Dakota County Board Chair Mike Slavik (right), updated Farmiington City Council and Farmington School Board members Monday during the third-annual joint meeting held at city hall. Kara Hildreth / contributor
    Legislative update: Garofalo talks business tax relief
    Minnesota House Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, provided local officials on Monday, July 18, with an update on how legislative changes will...
    news/governmentJuly 19, 2017 - 9:07am
    July 17, 2017
    Jimi Brown of Farmington believes cars are meant to be driven. He’ll have both his collector vehicles at the Farmington Business Association Block Party Saturday, July 22, 2017. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Farmington Business Association Block Party is Saturday
    The 10th Farmington Business Association's Block Party and Car Show rolls into downtown Saturday night, July 22. Josh Solinger, president of...
    life/eventsJuly 17, 2017 - 10:10am
    July 14, 2017
    Dakota Electric employees Mike Fosse and Jane Siebenaler join David Ranallo and Christov Churchward of Great River Energy and Bill and Mike Forbord of Schmitty & Sons in unveiling Minnesota's first electric school bus. They unveiled the eLion Friday, July 7, 2017, in Lakeville. Kara Hildreth / RiverTown Mulitmedia Contributor
    Minnesota's first e-bus hits the road
    Future yellow school bus wheels will go round and round with electricity harnessed from wind power. Three partners collaborated to roll out the...
    news/businessJuly 14, 2017 - 7:17am
    July 12, 2017
    Farmington Superintendent Jay Haugen will walk in the Relay for Life July 21 in honor of his father and his wife. He lost both to cancer. “We are far from certain and far from good when it comes to do with anything having to do with cancer,” he said. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Haugen walks for family and others
    Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Jay Haugen will walk proudly in memory of his wife during this year's Farmington Relay For Life. Haugen...
    lifeJuly 12, 2017 - 2:18pm
    An apartment fire struck the building at 303 Pine St. on July 9, 2017. Photograph courtesy of Farmington Fire Department
    Apartment residents jump to escape fire in Farmington
    Two Farmington residents were injured after jumping from a second floor apartment window on Sunday evening. "The fire was contained to a single...
    newsJuly 12, 2017 - 8:59am
    July 10, 2017
    Sections of Vermillion River Trail will be closed in July and August for the Vermillion River Streambank Habitat Restoration project. Kara Hildreth / contributor
    Stabilizing the river bank, restoring the trout habitat
    Runners and walkers who relish in fitness outdoors and chose to interact with nature on city park trails will find one stretch of Vermillion...
    sports/outdoorsJuly 10, 2017 - 8:00am
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