Kids ‘n Kinship mentoring program is continuing with information sessions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all information sessions are now virtual.
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The city of Apple Valley is reminding residents about the city regulations about food trucks with the arrival of the summer season.
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Family: Mom: Stephanie Stanton; dad: Scott Parham; stepdad: Tony Payton; brother: Riley Parham, and sister: Mykel Parham
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Family: Parents: Maury and Lisa Flake; siblings: Jaedon, Ashley, and Bryson Flake
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COVID-19 changes commencement for District 196 class of 2020
Eastview High School recently announced that 17 of its graduates are enlisting in a military branch of service.
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Family: Mom, Kristi, two brothers, Carson and Kieran, and grandparents, Jean and Derryl
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Joint letter urges reminding customers of personal responsibility
District 196 is accepting applications through June 12 for four at-large citizen positions on the district’s Legislative Advisory Council. Applicants should have some experience or interest in government affairs lobbying and/or the legislative process. The terms of all three positions are fo…
Apple Valley High School Assistant Administrator Anne Kusch has been selected to be the next principal at Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan.
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Two men have been charged in U.S. District Court after they allegedly caused damage at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley with fire and explosive materials.
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The Dakota County Fair has been canceled for 2020 in response to COVID-19.
Some south metro area Walmart stores are closed on May 29 after looting and rioting at other businesses in recent days in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Two people have been arrested after the Dakota County Western Service Center was broken into early Friday, May 29.
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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is suspending service to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday and altering routes that serve Mall of America.
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Target closed over 20 of its stores in the metro area, including its Burnsville and two Apple Valley stores, "until further notice" on May 28 in response to protests of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
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Community education program moves to online activities during pandemic
Community members in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District are finding ways to honor members of the class of 2020 beyond the graduation plans that have been announced by the school district in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House District 57A candidate Megan Olson and House District 57B candidate Sandra Jimenez won endorsements during the May 21 Senate District 57 Republicans online conventions.
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Members of the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 Color Guard/Honor Guard conducted honors for Memorial Day, May 25, at Lebanon Cemetery in Apple Valley.
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On May 14, Rick’s Bike Sale volunteers sorted 50 bikes from their storage and Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN nonprofit volunteers loaded them for distribution at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount.
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Metaphysical shop wants to help customers’ spiritual journeys
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City staff cite uncertainties with COVID-19 pandemic
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Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville invited families to greet teachers and other staff from a distance during a drive-thru parade at the school May 7.
Dakota County has released more information about COVID-19 cases, including total cases by city.
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Resolution intended to give businesses flexibility
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The Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 has canceled its Memorial Day ceremony originally scheduled for Monday, May 25.
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Vivo Kitchen in Apple Valley will close its doors permanently Sunday, May 24, the restaurant’s management announced May 16 on Facebook.
Five local high school students were recently selected to receive a trip to Washington, D.C., sponsored by Dakota Electric Association.
Three area students were among the 44 honored with Scholars of Distinction awards in the areas of Science, STEM, Social Studies, Leadership and Theater Arts. The students represent 19 high schools, including two non-public schools, plus one homeschool student.
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District high schools will offer seniors and their families an in-person graduation experience featuring some of the key moments that define graduation, done in a different and appropriately distanced way due to the pandemic, the district announced May 15.
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Staff finding other ways to keep animals stimulated without visitor crowds
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BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – One of the 21st Space Wing Operations Group’s smallest geographically separated units has been the lynchpin keeping the Air Force’s Upgraded Early Warning Radar system operational.
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Shift to online learning a factor for decision
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Parkview Elementary families had a chance to see their teachers and other school staff at a distance during a driving parade May 1.
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District 196 still planning for summer, fall amid uncertainty
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DFL incumbents District 57 Sen. Greg Clausen, District 57A Rep. Robert Bierman and District 57B Rep. John Huot have won endorsements from the recently held Senate District 57 DFL convention, and will each be running for reelection this November.
Two area residents were part of the 61st Training Academy, which held graduation ceremonies April 11 for 22 new Minnesota State Patrol troopers.
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Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology Assistant Administrator Logan Schultz has been selected to be the school’s next principal, District 196 Superintendent Mary M. Kreger announced May 8.
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The Minnesota Zoo has cut staff positions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southview Elementary School in Apple Valley hosted a drive-thru parade for families on Monday, May 4.
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City Council expected to make decision May 14
Heartbeat Performing Arts Center’s Academy students in Apple Valley have been working on a special project created as a performance gift for the community in honor of International Dance Day and to exemplify that dance is a universal language. It’s titled “Resiliency of the Human Spirit.” “W…
Sen. Greg Clausen, DFL – Apple Valley), Rep. Robert Bierman, DFL – Apple Valley, and Rep. John Huot, DFL – Rosemount invite community members to join them for a virtual town hall on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m.
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Over 30 residents in Apple Valley’s Cobblestone Lake neighborhood gathered at the Orchard Path senior living community, 5400 157th St. W. April 30 to parade around the grounds.
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Organization planned to help 500 families
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Over 200 cars and motorcycles drove by Eric Crandall’s Apple Valley home
Livestreamed concerts to online art lessons are part of the plan during pandemic
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Apple Valley’s annual Night to Unite community celebration in August has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Group in Rosemount organizes more than 70 parades
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Prior Lake resident Tyler Kistner was endorsed by 2nd District Republicans on the first ballot during Saturday's online convention to face off against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan.
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