DAKOTA COUNTY
Is your quilt a work of art?
Dakota County quilters invited to submit entries to contestAugust 28, 2010
College beefs up baseball facilities
For the first time, Blue Knights teams will be able to play on campusBy Emily Zimmer , August 26, 2010
Work will start soon on new trail section 
3.4 mile trail will begin in Spring Lake Park and extend to County Road 42
By Jane Lightbourn , August 16, 2010
County offers nitrate testing at the fair
Residents with private wells for drinking water can have their water tested for nitrate for free from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 during the Dakota County Fair.
August 12, 2010
Animals need adjusting, too
Hal Brown’s first introduction to animal chiropractic was while he was still studying chiropractic therapy for humans. In one class, he watched a video that showed a cowboy in South Dakota adjusting horses.
At the time, Brown dismissed the concept as impossible - chiropractic for people was difficult enough, he said. Not to mention, practicing on animals was illegal in the U.S.
By Katrina Styx , August 11, 2010
Energy meeting focuses on turbine
Residents expressed concerns about — and impatience for — a new research turbine on UMore property
August 06, 2010
Decision on dispatch center leader will wait
With no agreement in sight, DCC board will wait until 2011 to make a decision
By Emily Zimmer , July 22, 2010
Public forum will focus on alternative energy
July 29 meeting will also include information about new wind-power research on UMore site
By Nathan Hansen , July 22, 2010
Scholarships available for health-care careers camp
Youth in ninth through 12th grades who are interested in exploring a health-related career still have a chance to apply for scholarships for Urban Scrubs camp being held Aug. 1-5 at Augsburg College.
July 22, 2010
UMore forum will focus on wind-power grant
UMore forum will focus on wind-power grant
July 21, 2010
Parks program gets a generous gift
An anonymous donor recently gave $1,000 to support the Dakota County parks program
July 19, 2010
Inmate found dead at Dakota County Jail
A 42-year-old South St. Paul man charged with criminal sexual conduct was found dead Friday at the Dakota County Jail, apparently having hanged himself.
By Nathan Hansen , July 17, 2010
Besters are county’s Farm Family of the Year
University of Minnesota recognized Rosemount native for his contributions
By Jane Lightbourn , July 17, 2010
Roundabout seems to be doing its job
Nearly two years after it opened, drivers seem to have adjusted to the roundabout on Highway 3
By Michelle Leonard , July 17, 2010
County budget stands to lose more state aid this year
Last legislative session resulted in a $2.8 million loss for county
By Jane Lightbourn , July 16, 2010
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