LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Grant will pay for energy-efficiency projects
Federal money will help put new boilers in Steeple Center, new lighting in community centerBy Emily Zimmer , August 21, 2010
Candidate line up for council primary 
Rosemount voters will narrow a field of six candidates to four in Aug. 10 primary
By Emily Zimmer , July 23, 2010
New rules will regulate dangerous dogs
Following a recent attack that killed two dogs city will make its ordinance tougher
By Emily Zimmer , July 22, 2010
Fast food grant will satisfy city’s appetite for books
Last year the community came out in spades to help Taco John’s survive a rough patch. Now better off, the restaurant is doing something to help out the community.
By Emily Zimmer , July 08, 2010
Letter: No room for negative politics
When I went to my mailbox this past weekend I was upset to find a nasty piece of campaign literature about our State Representative Phil Sterner. The large glossy postcard was full of negative half-truths and was put together by a group called the Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund. It surprised me that they would attack one of their own, since I know Rep. Sterner is a longtime member of our local chamber and has done so much work for small businesses this year.
June 17, 2010
Letter: Know the facts in campaign debate
The 2010 campaign season is officially under way. In the months ahead, candidates for office will be sharing their ideas about how best to deal with the challenges facing Minnesota and asking you to make decisions that will affect the future of our state.
June 17, 2010
Ballot is unusually crowded in 1st Judicial District
It is rare for an incumbent judge to face a challenger, let alone two.
But this particular judge's seat in the 1st District, which covers Dakota, Goodhue LeSueur, McCloud, Scott and Sibley counties, and is currently held by Timothy Bakely, already has three candidates for the position as of May 25. There will be a primary election in August.
By Jane Lightbourn , June 04, 2010
Study finds need for road changes
The Rosemount City Council adopted a transportation study Tuesday that calls for the future realignment of County Road 46 and for Biscayne and Akron Avenues to be connected.
By Emily Zimmer , June 03, 2010
6 will square off in first council primary
Rosemount will hold its first municipal primary Aug. 10. Six residents filed to run for the two open city council seats, leading to the early poll date.
Current city council members Mark DeBettignies and Kim Shoe-Corrigan will try to reclaim their seats on the council, while residents Tim Judy, Dennis Winsor, Maila Ellefson and Joe Kurle put their hats in the ring to challenge the incumbents.
By Emily Zimmer , June 03, 2010
Council lays off building inspector
The Rosemount City Council voted to lay off a member of its community development staff Tuesday night. Todd Sutter, who has worked for the city for more than seven years, lost his job due to the decision.
By Emily Zimmer , June 02, 2010
Police chief hit the street Monday for seatbelt enforcement
Rosemount police chief Gary Kalstabakken dusted off his patrol skills Monday afternoon in the name of keeping people safe on the roads.
Kalstabakken and other chiefs from Dakota County got behind the wheel for a special seatbelt enforcement effort from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, mostly along Highway 3.
By Nathan Hansen , May 27, 2010
3 step up in first week of council filing
One week into the filing period for Rosemount’s city council election the races are looking a lot more manageable than they did the last time the council elected new members.
By Nathan Hansen , May 27, 2010
Residents challenge road work bill
Several residents in northeast Rosemount have challenged assessments for a project to rehabilitate the streets in front of their homes.
By Nathan Hansen , May 27, 2010
Youth board is finding its place
Since the fall of 2009, a handful of Rosemount students, grades eight through 12 have found themselves shuffling through city council papers and discussing park and recreation programs.
By Kayla Schmidt , May 27, 2010
Train complaints addressed for now
The Rosemount City Council has made at least some progress addressing complaints about trains in the city, but concerns about rail traffic aren’t likely to completely quiet down until the city can finalize a deal to silence locomotives’ horns.
By Nathan Hansen , May 23, 2010
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