Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District Superintendent Mary Kreger announced the creation of a new Equity Advisory Council at the July 27 School Board meeting. Interested students, parents, staff and community members are invited to apply before the Aug. 28 deadline to be considered for…
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School to start with ‘hybrid’ learning model
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Eight file for council, six in District 194
The Lakeville Police Department said that three people were taken to the hospital after they were under a shelter at Casperson Park when lightning struck the structure on Saturday. The police reported in a Twitter post that about 40 people were attending a party in the park when the storm we…
Sisters Ruby (fourth grade), and Marley (kindergartener) from Lakeview Elementary hosted a lemonade stand and used the money they earned to buy new school supplies, which they donated to the Lakeville Area School District’s “Ready, Set, Achieve!” Others can find out how they can help provide…
The Lakeville Area School District will start the K-12 school year 2020-21 in a hybrid model, which will be a combination of learning at school and from home in distance learning.
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Most of the residents in the Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune coverage area won’t see a local race on their primary election ballots this year.
Apple Valley resident says networking, positive attitude are keys
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Rosemount middle, high schools over capacity for space
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The Lakeville Area School District said on Friday it will present a detailed back-to-school plan on or before Aug. 14 after the state released COVID-19-related guidelines in its Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21 on July 30.
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification Aug. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Family of Christ Lutheran Church. Amazon is thanking donors wit…
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Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune has published candidate questionnaire responses for each of the primary election races in our coverage area.
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School district students and staff will begin the 2020-21 school year with a combination of learning at home and at school, district officials announced July 30.
Lindsey Port, Kevin Shea and Richard Tucker, all of Burnsville, are seeking the DFL nomination for the District 56 Senate seat in the Aug. 11 primary election. The winner will face Sen. Dan Hall, R-Burnsville.
Citywide Blood Drive is Aug. 18 in Lakeville
DFLer Matt Little, GOP’s Zach Duckworth square off in general election
Throughout the month of June, Hy-Vee honored high school graduates with surprise, contactless gift deliveries across its eight-state region. This included a delivery to the home of Farmington High School graduate Coltin Mak and Rosemount High School graduate Destyni Broback.
The Lakeville Lions held a food drive that culminated July 27 by collecting 2,331 pounds of food for the 360 Communities food shelf.
The Dakota County Board approved a Small Business Relief Grant program to provide $10 million from the county’s allocation of federal CARES Act funds to assist small businesses that have suffered financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is recognizing International Tiger Day on Wednesday, July 29. Community members are encouraged to visit the zoo learn more about tigers. According to the zoo, tiger numbers have declined by more than 95 percent since the beginning of the 20th century and the…
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Last month, District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger was directed to work on recommendations to identify and address racial inequities in schools. She said Monday that the district has been taking several steps to address equity.
In an effort to ensure every child is ready for a successful school year, the Lakeville Area School District has organized “Ready, Set, Achieve!,” an annual school supplies drive.
Golfers are ready to give back and tee up for the 20th Molly Cade Scramble for Ovarian Cancer. The golf fundraiser and celebration benefitting ovarian cancer research and support is set for Monday, Aug. 31, at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville.
Since the spring of 2019, Lakeville Area Arts Center stakeholders have been assembling and implementing directives from its Strategic Plan.
The Lakeville Area Arts Center wants local residents to find their creative side at a place that’s rare.
League starts were delayed, seasons combined
In today’s environment, being a police officer is more challenging and difficult than perhaps any other time in history. As the media and many politicians paint the picture that all law enforcement officers are of the same cloth, it is important to keep some perspective as we watch national …
Walk-in care available; evening appointments for respiratory care
Lakeville Police sent out this photo of damage to a new field at Aronson Park. The city said there has been a lot of vandalism in parks this summer. They encouraged people to be vigilant around the parks and report any suspicious activity to the police. “We are sad. Who would do this to our …
Hall supports district decision-making; Clausen says funding inadequate
Lakeville Panther Football conducted a summer camp for fourth-graders this week. The camp was conducted by Lakeville North High School coaches and included instruction in the fundamentals of football.
Dakota Electric Association is in the process of upgrading meters in an effort to provide even better service to the members of the electric cooperative.
Minnesota Alliance With Youth is recruiting individuals to serve young people through the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow program.
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The Minnesota Zoo is reopening to the public July 24 with certain precautions.
When the COVID-19 pandemic entered the U.S., much concern was expressed about its impact on older Americans.
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The Dakota County Fair hosted the first of its Fair Food Weekends July 11-12 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. On Saturday, just before 1 p.m., community members waited in long lines to get fair food items including cheese curds, mini doughnuts and soft pretzels. Other Fair Food Weekend even…
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Students at Eagan High School form free virtual tutoring service
Dylan Barth of Lakeville is among the 28 individuals who have been selected to participate in Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL), Class XI.
The 2020 recipients of the Dave Oswald Homes Leadership Scholarships are Charles Huang of Rosemount High School and Hannah Nietfeld of Lakeville North High School.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a new perspective on the essential nature of school lunches.
Terms expiring for five offices
Beginning July 13, the Lakeville Area Schools District Office will be open for in-person services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the office is closed from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
John Bermel, a 28-year Lakeville resident, and a retired Apple Valley Police captain announced on Monday his candidacy for Lakeville City Council. He currently serves as the director of security and emergency management at Carleton College in Northfield and is the founder and president of La…
Northfield Hospital + Clinics has expanded COVID-19 testing to include asymptomatic people (no symptoms) who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Regulars at Dodd Trail Park hope medical emergency will lead to defibrillator at the courts
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Project replicated Flying Cloud Airport in Minecraft
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded 12 Contamination Investigation and Cleanup Grants in six Minnesota cities, including Apple Valley and Lakeville, to clean up contaminated sites approved for redevelopment.
Dakota County has launched the most comprehensive, free COVID-19 testing program among Minnesota counties for the vulnerable population of residents and staff in congregate care facilities, assisted-living centers and group homes.
Lakeville South High School graduate Anson Tiong won third place in the Science Olympiad’s Next Science Star competition. The video-based science communication contest award ceremony was streamed on YouTube on Friday, June 19.
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