LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Pets in peril? Firefighters are ready
Firefighters get plenty of training on saving people, but humans aren’t the only ones at risk of getting stuck in a house fire or injured in a car accident.March 08, 2010
Council approves a pair of liquor licenses
Booze was the topic du jour for the Rosemount City Council Tuesday. The council held two public hearings and granted two liquor licenses during the half hour regular meeting.March 07, 2010
Editorial: Pet rescue training is a good addition
There are probably some people who will read this week's story on Rosemount firefighters training to perform CPR on cats and dogs and think it's silly. Mouth to mouth for a dog? Really? There are almost certainly others who will read the same story and wonder what took so long.March 05, 2010
The public face of police
Beth Richtsmeier wears a lot hats for the Rosemount Police Department. As the community resource officer, the 10-year veteran has become the face of the department.
March 04, 2010
Sterner, Bills earn endorsements from their parties
The race is on. Phillip Sterner (DFL) and Kurt Bills (GOP) will go head to head for the 37 B State Representatives seat.
March 04, 2010
Public works adds online reporting
In an effort to provide more ways to report issues on city property the Rosemount Public Works department has added an online form to report things like potholes or graffiti. While the system is simple in nature, city staff hopes residents will use the form to report non-emergency issues to the city.March 02, 2010
Pharmacy deal should mean savings at jail
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office will contract with Diamond Pharmacy Services for pharmaceutical services for inmates lodged in the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. The contract costs are estimated at about $269,000 for this year.By Jane Lightbourn , March 01, 2010
Bills gets GOP endorsement in 37B, Sterner gets DFL support
Rosemount City Council member Kurt Bills has received the Republican endorsement in the race for the Minnesota House District 37B seat.March 01, 2010
State cuts could hurt county budget
It is looking bad, and it is probably going to get worse. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s proposal to balance the state’s budget would have significant impact on Dakota County, finance director Matt Smith told the Dakota County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The state must close an expected budget shortfall of $1.2 billion by the end of June.By Jane Lightbourn , February 26, 2010
Deputy will fill in for departing sheriff
In the end there was no surprise appointment.
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, on a unanimous vote, appointed Dakota County Chief Deputy Dave Bellows sheriff, replacing Don Gudmundson, whose resignation is effective Sunday. The board also officially accepted Gudmundson’s resignation.
By Jane Lightbourn , February 26, 2010
District makes changes to planned cuts
District 196 school counselors showed up at a Monday night school board meeting to argue against cuts to their program, but it turns out they didn’t need to. The law was already on their side.February 26, 2010
Mayor prepares for State of the City address
While it’s not as nerve wracking as it once was, giving the State of the City address still can bring on the butterflies for mayor Bill Droste. But he takes his time to prepare and when the time comes he’s always ready.
February 26, 2010
City gets help with park and ride 
The city of Rosemount got some help from the Dakota county Community Development Agency to enhance a park-and-ride facility that the city plans to build.
February 20, 2010
City seeks applicants for commissions
The City of Rosemount is seeking residents to serve as members on city advisory commissions, including the planning, parks and recreation, and utility commissions. The city council will interview candidates and make appointments. The mandatory interviews will be held the evening of Wednesday, March 3, at Rosemount City Hall.
January 24, 2010
Costs of vandalism add up for city
Burning down a portable toilet or a slide might seem like fun. But someone’s got to foot the bill and that’s when the cheap thrills get expensive.
January 22, 2010
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