Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) clients will be able to stop by One Fine Day Salon in Savage for a day of hair beauty on April 13.
Seventeen Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District high school students had top finishes at state business competitions earlier this month and qualified for national competitions that will be held later this spring.
Genesis Jazz Orchestra will perform a free concert Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Rosemount Steeple Center. Genesis Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece big band, led by saxophonist/educator Conrad Miska. Drawing musicians from the southeast metro, they play a mix of contemporary jazz and freshe…
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appointed Rachel Resnick to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board on Feb. 26. Resnick will represent the private sector.
Several teams representing multiple Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District schools had top finishes at metro-area tournaments in February and March and qualified to compete at the Destination Imagination state tournament March 23.
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The Apple Valley site for GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers introduced itself to the community with a grand opening event at its new location at the Dakota Valley Learning Center, March 16.
The Rosemount Area Arts Council's next in its series "Meet the Author" will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, featuring Doris Rubenstein as she presents her book "The Journey of a Dollar."
Dakota County residents can learn more about local volunteering opportunities for individuals, families and groups at the annual Dakota County Spring Volunteer Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 2.
Eagan High School will host a Minnesota Education Fair from 4 to 5:30 p.m Tuesday, March 19, for interested students and parents from throughout the area. Admission is free.
‘Guns and Hoses’ charity hockey game March 23
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English language learners are the fastest growing student group in Minnesota, according to District 196.
Rosemount High School senior Shaza Hussein is one of two students selected to represent Minnesota at the 57th annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week March 2-9 in Washington, D.C.
Home and Business Expo scheduled for March 16
Apple Valley Seniors host ‘Saint Patty’s Day’ luncheon
Sometimes a good thing comes out of change.
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Nonprofit center offers programs for people with Down syndrome
The audience enjoyed Rosemount’s Front Porch Players’ production of “On Golden Pond” this past weekend. Actors are (from left) Jim Schiffman as Norman Thayer Jr., Thom Van Dorp as Charlie the mailman, and Robin Gilmer as Ethel Thayer. The show will continue this weekend, March 8 and 9, at t…
An artists reception for Shannon Park Elementary students was held at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount on Sunday, March 3. The event is sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library. Kindergarten artist Chloe Ober is with (from left) Robert Trail libra…
Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair is March 22-23
Rosemount City Council, park commission review feasibility study
John Lund pens book about his experience in the Navy
David Housewright, three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Awards and the Edgar Award, will discuss his award-winning novels and his work in a free-ranging discussion and dinner 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.
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Project Explore drew area residents with a luau Feb. 22 at Valley Middle School.
Rosemount Parks and Recreation offers the following programs:
Exhibition calendar to feature Muslim, Hmong and military series
New building coming to old Pizza Hut and Hong Kong Bistro location
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Business features Minnesota-made products for student groups raising money
Apple Valley Rotary raises a record $26,280 to help end polio
The two workshops scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center will be postponed to Friday, Feb. 22, due to weather. The first session will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by an afternoon session starting at 1:30 p.m.
The first in a series of Community Conversations will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Community Conversations are free events discussing topics that will inform, inspire and educate people in key issues facing the community and world.
‘She Kills Monsters’ nets school 19th starred rating at state
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The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley held its annual Environmental College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
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This story was updated at 12:20 p.m. Feb. 14 to correct an error about the total shortfall projected by the district from 2019 through 2022.
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District 196 Community Education’s Early Childhood Family Education hosted its annual Valentine Party at the Dakota Valley Learning Center in Apple Valley, Saturday, Feb. 9.
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but for con artists, it is just another holiday for them to get the best of your emotions and take your money. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota wants to get the word out about the way scammers try to trick people wh…
Rosemount Middle School eighth-grader Jamie Bennett said he feels like a grandkid when he goes to The Rosemount as part of the school’s Leadership Group’s regular visits to the senior living facility.
The southern suburbs of the Twin Cites are becoming more diverse places, and a discussion series in Rosemount aims to make the community more welcoming to people of all backgrounds.
Mitchell Scott to step down Feb. 28; Dahlstrom will serve interim
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The moose exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo is in need of some updates and the zoo is seeking outside help for the best way to redesign it.
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Early projections indicate more budget adjustments possible even with increased state aid
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