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Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recently announced Kimber Contours in Castle Rock has been named the 2020 Dakota County Outstanding Conservationist.
Funds to help improve pedestrian, bike safety in Dakota County
The Holly House Boutique, a seasonal boutique that features more than 75 unique Minnesota small businesses under one roof, will reopen for the holidays in Burnsville’s Heart of the City area, at the corner of Nicollet and Burnsville Parkway.
Applications for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 School Board vacancy left by the resignation of Board Member Jen Holweger will be accepted through Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.
A 30-year-old Burnsville man’s death was caused by an intentionally set fire at a pawnshop on Lake Street in Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner announced Tuesday.
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Clerk: Most ballots will be counted on election night
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River Valley Project Explore participants gathered for an outdoor Halloween Bash at Valley Middle School Oct. 15. The event was the program’s first-in person activity since March 12, when other activities were canceled due to COVID-19. The Halloween Bash included a costume parade, photo boot…
House District 56B, which includes portions of Burnsville and Lakeville, features a race between Republican Roz Peterson, a former state representative from Lakeville, and DFLer Kaela Berg. The seat is currently held by Rep. Alice Mann, DFL-Lakeville, who isn’t seeking re-election.
House District 56A, which includes northwest Burnsville and all of Savage, features a race between Republican Pam Myhra, a former state representative from Burnsville, and the DFL’s Jessica Hanson. The seat is currently held by Rep. Hunter Cantrell, DVL-Savage, who isn't seeking re-election.
Senate District 56, which includes portions of Burnsville and Lakeville and all of Savage, features a race between Republican Sen. Dan Hall and the DFL’s endorsed candidate Lindsey Port.
Dakota County schools are seeking Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps tutors for the 2020-21 school year to help students struggling with reading and math.
Cleaning up the Freeway Landfill and Dump, securing legislation allowing cities to collaborate on fire service and creating a tax-increment financing district to help fund redevelopment of the Burnsville Center area are the city of Burnsville’s top three goals at the state Capitol next year.
Burnsville City Council members agreed Tuesday to re-enroll in a Metropolitan Council program that promotes affordable housing and offers cities grant opportunities in return.
House District 51A, which includes portions of Eagan and Burnsville, features a race between DFL Rep. Sandra Masin and the Republicans’ endorsed candidate Patrick J. Zurick.
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Total numbers decreased by 215 students
Will be replaced by temporary appointment, special election
The Republican Seniors of Minnesota’s next meeting is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Knights of Columbus/Bloomington Event Center, 114 American Blvd W. in Bloomington.
Five candidates are running on Nov. 3 for three four-year terms on the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 School Board.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board members reviewed proposed calendars for the next two school years at a special meeting Sept. 28.
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Owners, managers describe tough times
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The Minnesota Zoo had a virtual naming contest Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 for its newest baby Malayan tapir born on Aug. 8. Community members could choose between four names with connections to the native area of the tapirs by voting on the zoo’s website. The zoo announced on Facebook Monday that th…
‘The First Love’ is author’s second collection
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Decision part of system-wide changes announced
Cub Scout Pack 3239 (Burnsville-Savage) was in the Sunset Pond neighborhood doing a community service project to stencil messages near storm drains on Sept. 15. The message on the drains is to inform residents that only water should make their way to the storm water drains. Grass clippings, …
Metro Republican Women’s next meeting has been set for Saturday, Oct. 10.
Burnsville City Council members Dan Gustafson and Cara Schulz are running unopposed for four-year terms on Nov. 3.
Longtime Burnsville mayor faces election challenge
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The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board approved a proposed 2020 (payable 2021) property tax levy Sept. 28 at the maximum amount allowed by the state. The proposed levy is $121,465,415, an increase of $5,388,113 or 4.6 percent compared to the levy for payable 2020 property taxes.
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board approved the inaugural members of the district’s new Equity Advisory Council at its Sept. 28 regular meeting.
Kids ‘n Kinship, a nonprofit mentoring organization, is continuing with information sessions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all information sessions are now virtual.
Budget impact will linger, officials say
But wants legislation redirecting proceeds to general fund
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Kirsten Storlie of Lakeville, who mentored a girl through Kids ‘n Kinship for over 10 years, was presented with the first Janet Lekson Memorial Award Sept. 9 at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville.
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Teachers, principals update board on working with the new plan
The Minnesota Zoo celebrated Sea Otter Awareness Week Sept. 21 until Sept. 26. Community members were encouraged to visit the zoo’s three sea otters, Rocky, Jasper and Capers. They were orphaned in the wild in Alaska. Capers came to the zoo in 2006 and Jasper and Rocky arrived in 2007. “They…
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Superintendent Mary Kreger has been given high marks by the School Board on her most recent superintendent evaluation.
Fifty-six District 196 seniors are receiving special recognition this fall for scores they achieved on a national standardized test taken last year as juniors. Twelve are semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program and 44 are National Merit commended students.
The Minnesota Zoo’s reindeer herd was recently infected with epizootic hemorrhagic disease, Minnesota Board of Animal Health officials reported Sept. 17.
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Superintendent directed to focus on safety, equity, achievement this school year
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Retired dentist and wife ‘able to help’
Kids ‘n Kinship replaced its annual gala on Sept. 13 with “Stick with Mentoring,” an outdoor, safely spaced parking lot celebration at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. The event included musical entertainment, dinner, awards presentations and testimonials. The following awards were hande…
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