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State Rep. Anna Wills, Rosemount, is a strong advocate for the Minnesota Zoo. She has worked hard in getting funding in support of our wonderful zoo here in Minnesota. The Minnesota Zoo is a staple of our local economy. The zoo provides many jobs for our community and supports local...

In the recent televised Dakota County Commissioner Candidate forum hosted by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, candidates were asked why people should vote for them over the other candidate. Former State Representative Joe Atkins encouraged people to vote based upon...

Representative Anna Wills continues to advocate for smart transportation funding for our district. During the 2015 session, Rep. Wills was able to help pass a bipartisan transportation bill into law. She also helped defeat a potential tax increase on fuel while passing a bipartisan...

When did the roles of the major political parties get reversed? For many decades Republicans were blamed or credited for supporting the goals of businesses and allegedly drawing fat cat donors. A careful scrutiny of current donors shows that the biggest political PACs, labor unions,...

I have nine grandchildren and worry that they will be able to find jobs. Small businesses create the majority of jobs in the United States, and one problem they face is job-killing regulations. Those regulations reduce small business capital that is needed for growth and job creation....

Greg Clausen is running for reelection to the Minnesota Senate. Let us recognize the real thing, Greg Clausen, when we see it, and let's vote to re-elect this outstanding public servant. I've known him for over 30 years – he was the principal at Rosemount High School and earlier...

To the editor, As part of the ongoing negotiations to reconvene for a special session, Governor Mark Dayton released a list of conditions for a special session. I was glad to see the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system operating support budget on the list. As members...

To the editor, As May comes to a close, so does National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. May is a reminder that all young people deserve the sex education and health care they need to stay healthy and decide for themselves if or when they want to become a parent. U.S. teen pregnancy...

To the editor, I wish to express my disappointment with the Legislature’s failure to pass a bonding bill because of Senate Democrats’ insistence of light rail funding. Light rail has very expensive upfront costs plus ridership will only cover approximately 25-30 percent of operating...

To the editor, To my fellow RAAA members that voted against the referendum because of the ice rink: I am shocked and saddened. When did this become sport vs. sport? I thought we are one community? Yes, traveling comes with the territory with hockey, just like with any traveling sport....

On Saturday, May 14, Rosemount Elementary School held its first Irish Way 5K and one-mile fun run, followed by the annual Spring Fling. The chilly wind was at our backs — and our fronts, and all around us — but we couldn’t have been more pleased with and honored by the turnout....

To the editor, Mr. Bob Cline, thank you for sharing your opinion in your recent letter to the editor. I think it is great that you are “all for” improving the community as you stated in your letter. That is exactly what this referendum is all about and these upgrades will have...

To the editor, For more than 10 years, our youth athletic associations have been communicating the dire need for facilities in Rosemount to the city council and ISD 196. In fact every year, Rosemount Area Athletic Association, REV Soccer, and Rosemount Area Hockey Assocation provide...

To the editor, Over the last several years, Rosemount has seen a consistent and steady increase in participation in our youth recreation programs. So much so that a majority of our youth programs are bursting at the seams. What a great testament to RAHA, RAAA, REV and all of their...

To the editor, I urge Rosemount residents to come to the polls on Tuesday, May 17, and vote no on the ice arena referendum. You must come to the polls and vote against the referendum to prevent your taxes from increasing by thousands of dollars. Yes, your property taxes will increase...