School board filing period opens July 30
Rosemount residents interested in a spot on the District 196 School Board might want to start working on their campaign speeches.
RELATED CONTENTLooking back: Thief found horses could not outrun automobiles back in 1913
Horse thieves, moving churches and section softball tournaments were all in the news this week in local history. Read on to see what else was happening.
RELATED CONTENTRosemount church is building unity through language lessons
Lighthouse Christian Church is offering Spanish classes after noticing a growing Hispanic population.
RELATED CONTENTPet of the week: It's kitten season
It’s kitten season at Last Hope! These kittens are just three of the many that Last Hope has available. Their kittens, and their mama, will be ready for adoption within five weeks from now. Last Hope has both boys and girls to choose from, and each is just looking for a good home. For more information about these kittens, or other Last Hope animals, or about Last Hope call 651-463-8747 or visit www.last-hope.org.
RELATED CONTENTRosemount School District will survey residents about programs, finances
Independent School District 196 will conduct a phone survey this month to find out how residents feel about district services and whether they would support a levy in the fall.
RELATED CONTENTRosemount's Lt. Col. Mark Weber has died following fight with cancer
Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Rosemount soldier who became an inspiration to many as he battled terminal cancer for nearly three years, died shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon according to a post on his Caringbridge site.
RELATED CONTENTRosemount parks summer fun program starts this week
The city of Rosemount's Kids Corner program offers activities for kids Monday through Thursday at parks around the city.
RELATED CONTENTAt Hong Kong Bistro, restaurant ownership is a new wok of life
Kee Lo has worked in the restaurant industry since 1982 in one way or another. His family owns a number of restaurants throughout the Twin Cities. And so, when the former real estate agent needed a fallback, he decided maybe he should open his own.
RELATED CONTENTSuperintendent gets a 2 percent raise
Independent School District 196 superintendent Jane Berenz will get a 2 percent raise effective July 1 that will bring her salary to $195,840.
RELATED CONTENTEntertainment for everyone at Thursdays in the Park
This summer, the Rosemount Area Arts Council will present music, theater and other entertainment through their Thursdays in the Park series. The shows will take place at the Central Park amphitheater in Rosemount, and are open to the public.
RELATED CONTENTMobile food shelf helps students at DCTC
College students have long lived off of Top Ramen and Easy Mac. And while it may seem like a rite of passage, in reality some students have to make decision between their food needs and all the other costs that are associated with college.
RELATED CONTENTLooking back
Farmington, Rosemount residents enjoyed county picnic activites in 1938
RELATED CONTENTSpots open on 196 special education board
The District 196 Special Education Advisory Council has open positions for district staff and parents who have a child with special needs.
RELATED CONTENTUpcoming events
Learn gardening techniques from a Master Gardener and enjoy free music in the park
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