After a decade of declining enrollments, district schools may see the beginnings of a population rebound over the next 10 years.
The team has qualified to compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge in Washington, D.C.
Get rid of batteries, computers, TVs and other difficult-to-dispose-of items at the city's annual cleanup day. For Rosemount residents only.
Each week, Patch features a property for sale in Apple Valley or Rosemount.
National Weather Service forecasters are calling for 2-4 inches of snow across the metro area on Wednesday night, with more than an inch possible on Thursday.
In response to three recent infant deaths at licensed daycare providers, Dakota County has launched an awareness campaign that includes postcards, a video and free training lessons.
Keep track of police calls in the community with Patch's weekly police blotter.
The man groped a female limousine driver in her car after she picked him up in Eagan in late February, according to a criminal complaint.
The District 196 School Board heard a proposal on April 22 for a 10-cent hike in lunch prices and a 5-cent bump in breakfast prices.
District 196 officials are united in their support for more early childhood education programming, but logistics aren't in their favor.
Bryant Jeffrey Evenson and Matthew Kenneth Cantley were running a forgery operation out of a local hotel room, according to investigators.
Jerry Heaps, 57, was the fasted man between the ages of 55 and 59 in the Trail Mix 50K race.
Proceeds from the golf course, which is slated for redevelopment, will go toward several local charity causes.
Brett Luke, 36, of Apple Valley, crashed his motorcycle into a ditch Saturday afternoon in Wisconsin.
Also in this week's roundup: Remembering a Northfield teen, and an Apple Valley husband faces first-degree murder charges.
Also in this week's round-up: A farewell to Lakeville's editor and another housing development makes headway in Eagan.
The proposal was incorporated into a $15.7 billion education omnibus bill that was approved on Thursday.
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The county is taking ideas of how best to reduce the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills.
Many south metro golf courses are planning to open for the 2013 season this weekend.
Mothers get complimentary admission with the purchase of another regularly-priced ticket.
MnDOT will be closing portions of Interstate 35E and 35W in May to make repairs to the freeway interchange in Burnsville.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
The free legal education clinic about judgments and garnishments.
Gina Stangl, a 2nd grade teacher at Rosemount Elementary, and Steven Albaugh, a choir teacher at Rosemount High, are in the running for the Let's Dish Teacher of the Year award.
Take a family-friendly course in astronomy, courtesy of District 196's Community Education program.
The Dakota County Community Development Agency wants to construct a 50-unit facility near Lemay Lake in Eagan.
Eagan resident Sona Mehring announced earlier in April that she planned to run for Minnesota's Second Congressional seat.
Jonathon Joel Bathen, 25, blew a .19 blood-alcohol level, according to police. He allegedly led officers on car chase before fleeing on foot.
Each Thursday, Patch publishes "House Hunt", a short feature on a property for sale in Apple Valley or Rosemount
James Sundboom, 66, was one of seven people injured on April 6 in a three-car crash at the intersection of McAndrews Road and Garden View Drive in Apple Valley. He died on Monday from complications stemming from the accident.
Wynes will serve as an interim replacement for former DCTC President Ron Thomas, who is retiring after 13 years of service. The college plans to begin a search for a permanent replacement this fall.
The school moved up in the rankings from No. 36 last year.
Two Apple Valley High students won first-place titles in this year's tournament.
The former Rosemount High School principal introduced a $130 million bill to give all Minnesota children free, voluntary all-day kindergarten.
Roger Earl Holland, an Apple Valley resident, is accused of killing his pregnant wife and her unborn child, then staging a scene to make her death appear accidental.
Joe Timlin, 32, was one of five victims claimed by the avalanche, which occurred on Saturday at Loveland Pass.
From the growing number of emergency calls to decreasing response times. A quick look at some interesting takeaways from a recent Apple Valley City Council meeting.
Each year, Rick Anderson hosts an annual bike sale—the proceeds of which he donates to a local mentoring organization.