Mitchell J. Dawson was selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.
Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven "green" careers that help protect—and improve—our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch needs a new banner photo, and we're looking for suggestions or pictures from the community.
SKB Environmental wants to add 15 acres to its existing landfill off Hwy. 55 in Rosemount. The project would come at the expense of a wetland that may be home to a threatened bird species.
Keep track of police calls in Apple Valley with our weekly police reports.
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
Dakota County officials say the flashing yellow turn signals are safer and allow for greater traffic flow. What's your take?
A handful of AVHS students named to the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State ensembles for the 2013-14 school year.
The Apple Valley senator's proposal to fund all-day kindergarten is included as part of the large E-12 omnibus bill.
SKB Environmental wants to remove a 10-acre wetland in Rosemount to make way for a landfill expansion.
Albert Morris Johnson, 35, could face federal drug charges in the wake of a drug task force raid on his home and business.
Also in this week's update: your weekly "dumb criminal" and asleep at the wheel.
Check out the top 5 rated Mexican restaurants in and around Apple Valley and Rosemount, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right?
Also in this week's wrap: A reprieve for Northfield students, and Sobriety High gets kicked off the state's financial bus.
John Kline, one of only five Minnesota representatives to hold a House chairmanship in the last 50 years, is serving in a time of increased power for House leadership.
Central Park or Schwarz Pond Park—or another potential option? City officials say all are on the table.
Twin Cities-based Arcon Development wants to build on the site, which is currently used as farmland.
George Deano Tompkins was more than three times over the legal limit when he caused a crash that injured two others, according to police.
Thomas James Rourke, 42, faces one felony count of third-degree burglary, one gross misdemeanor count of stalking, among other charges.
Keep track of police calls and arrests in Rosemount with Patch's police blotter.
The Golden Valley-based company, which has a store in Apple Valley, has been hurt by the recession and increasing use of technology.
This Chihuahua-Chinese Crested mix is a lapdog with the looks of a tiny German Shepherd.
Tax payments can be made in person at several locations in the county, or mailed to county offices
Craig Evans traveled across the continent filming a documentary on banjo makers. Now, he wants to share his findings with Rosemount residents.
Nearly a foot of snow will fall in places south and east of Apple Valley and Rosemount, according to the National Weather Service. Apple Valley received about a half inch of snow over night and Rosemount about two inches.
From Atlantic salmon to Lebanese Baba Ganoush. Add to your cooking know-how with these courses from District 196's Community Ed program.
The American Cancer Society wants 5,000 Minnesotans to join its cancer prevention study this summer.
Sourisack Sihanantharath strong-armed a stranger at local health club into touching his genitals and groped the woman in the club's hot tub.