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Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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City will replace aging emergency sirens

Rosemount’s emergency warning sirens should all be up to date by the end of this year. The Rosemount City Council approved a bid Tuesday to replace five sirens around the city. The new sirens will replace signals that in most cases are 35 years old and in at least two cases are showing signs of age.

By Nathan Hansen , May 23, 2010

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Legislators give session mixed reviews

Rosemount’s legislators had differing views of the session that wrapped up Monday with an 11-hour special session to erase a $3 billion budget shortfall.

By Nathan Hansen , May 20, 2010

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District may test water for fall levy

The District 196 School Board is getting ready to test the waters for a November operating levy.

By Nathan Hansen , May 20, 2010

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