A recent change implemented by the U.S. Department of State means the county can no longer process passports in the same building as birth and death records.
District 51 Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL) has backed a proposal that would define groups that distribute model legislation to lawmakers as lobbyists.
Minnesota has about 59,000 federal employees and retirees, many of whom live in our county. See where they’re located and which agencies they work for in Patch’s interactive table.
Fog and fine particles have combined to create unhealthy air for at risk populations in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area.
On Wednesday, the city will hold a public meeting to discuss possible contaminants to Burnsville's water supply—and what can be done to prevent their spread.
Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.
In other top headlines from the past week, expansion begins at Fairview Hospital campus.
In her annual address to the city's residents, seven term Mayor Elizabeth Kautz was stridently (some may say, defiantly) optimistic.
Eagan Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL) introduced a bill on Tuesday appropriating $8 million in state funding to battle youth homelessness in Minnesota.
On Thursday Rep. Pam Myhra (GOP) offered follow up legislation to a transparency bill that passed last year, which was inspired by a controversial $250,000 severance package granted by the Burnsville Board of Education to ex-HR Director Tania Chance.
Rep. John Kline will visit host mobile office hours in Lilydale and West St. Paul later this week.
In other news from around the South Metro region, a beloved Lakeville teacher dies, and a Mendota swimmer defies the odds to accept Division 1 scholarship.
Tuesday, the Burnsville City Council will get its first glimpse of Fairview's ambitious plan to build out its campus.
Elizabeth Kautz will review 2012 and look to the future in her annual address on Wednesday.
The city is hosting a number of focus groups starting Feb. 26 to gather taxpayer input and discuss the future of local TV, internet access and all things media-related.
This week, Burnsville-Eagan Rep. Sandy Masin (DFL) and colleagues in the House debuted a bill that would require employers to allow pregnant women respite.
The council gave city staff the go-ahead to draft an ordinance specifically for food trucks and mobile retail establishments, which will make Burnsville one of the first suburbs in the Twin Cities to craft regulation for the burgeoning new industry.
Tuesday, the Burnsville City Council will at last consider alterations to local ordinances to accommodate the proliferation of food trucks and other mobile retail.
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In other top headlines from around the South Metro region last week, Eagan's Nicholas David makes an appearance at his alma mater, and real estate sales soar in both Burnsville and Apple Valley.
The former Republican staffer was seriously injured in a crash in late January.
In Dakota County alone, nine drivers prosecuted for careless driving have killed a total of 14 people in recent years, according to the county attorney.
Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt and Rep. Joe Hoppe take aim at two local representatives' stance on health care reform.
Though many Minnesotans would raise a glass to Sunday liquor sales, the majority of liquor store owners are against lifting the ban.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
In other big headlines from around the South Metro region this week, a $10 million mansion goes up for sale in Inver Grove Heights and the Kohl's property in Burnsville is sold.
Tuesday, the Burnsville City Council will consider a new monument sign welcoming visitors. The cost? Anywhere from 45,000 to $50,000.
To encourage small business growth, the cities of Burnsville and Eagan—along with other partners—are offering free, one-on-one small business consulting.
House Bill would expand access to quality, affordable health care to adults and children through Medicaid and would take effect in January 2014.
Sole employee of city council must adhere to Burnsville government's 'core values,' including commitment to both innovation and collaboration.
Officials want a direct connection between the bus station on the Burnsvile-Eagan border and nearby Cedar Avenue, thereby improving access to the soon-to-be-built Paragon outlet mall.
Lakeville's School Board chairwoman joined 700 other board members from across the nation to meet with Congress to discuss education funding, which could face big cuts.
Hint: More than a nice Swiss watch, less than a full year as a residential undergraduate at the University of Minnesota.
See which goods and services would be taxed more, less or not at all in Minnesota under the governor's proposed changes.
In other headlines from around the region last week, South Metro school districts are losing students to open enrollment, and Shakopee makes a guest appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up to date on the latest county happenings.
The survey gives Dakota County residents the opportunity to rate the quality of life in the county as well as governmental service delivery.
Gov. Mark Dayton's $38 billion proposal would expand sales taxes on certain items and services and boost education funding.
America commemorates the civil rights leader's life and accomplishments today.
Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall called recent bills to expand the sales tax to clothing and digital purchases "disappointing."