Dakota County Government: Dakota County Opens SMART Center For First Responder Training

Dakota County has a smart solution to the growing need for crisis intervention training for first responders.

Asst. City Administrator Receives Outstanding Service Award

The new award was presented for the first time at the MCMA annual conference in September.

Back Rent Down In Dakota County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Dakota County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Dakota County Government: New Members Join Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 7 appointed three new members to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. Jim Slo ...

Dakota County Government: See For Yourself: Two Newly Improved Dakota County Parks

There are new ways to enjoy the outdoors in Dakota County following major improvements to Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Cannon Falls an ...

Dakota County Government: Learn Sensible Salting Practices

Property managers and owners, contractors, and anyone who hires or supervises winter maintenance staff are invited to learn sensible sal ...

Dakota County Government: Lake Byllesby Water Level To Change

See the latest announcement from the Dakota County Government.

Eagan-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Dakota County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Newsletter: Fall/Winter 2021

​In this edition, we look at the ways Dakota County helps people improve their mental health and assists those who are in crisis.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Adds Organics Drop-Off In Farmington

A new residential organics drop-off site will open Sept. 10 at the Farmington Central Maintenance Facility, 19650 Municipal Drive, Farmi ...

Angie Craig Opposes Minneapolis Dismantle-Police Ballot Proposal

A ballot amendment would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a Department of Public Safety.

Dakota County Government: Researching Your Dutch Heritage

Registration is required to receive the meeting room invite and passcode.

2020 Census Results: Here's How Much Eagan Grew

Minnesota as a whole grew 7.6 percent since 2010.

2020 Census Results: Here's How Much Dakota County Grew

Minnesota as a whole grew 7.6 percent since 2010.

Dakota County Government: Rotty Farms Recognized As Dakota County Farm Family Of The Year

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners honored Rotty Farms as the county's Farm Family of the Year on Aug. 12 during a board meeting a ...

Dakota County Government: Masks Required For All Visitors In County Buildings

Masks will be required for all visitors in Dakota County buildings starting Wednesday, Aug. 11. The board of commissioners passed a reso ...

Eagan-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Offers Emergency Rental Assistance

Dakota County is offering emergency rental assistance through The Zero Balance Project.

Dakota County Government: Meet Your Commissioners At The Dakota County Fair

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is headed to the fair, and you're invited to join them.

Dakota County Government: Historical Society Hosting Fur Trade Weekend

The Dakota County Historical Society will host Fur Trade Weekend at the Sibley Historic Site in Mendota, on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday ...

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Fix-It Clinics Are Back

The monthly Fix-It Clinics have returned to help residents in person. Volunteer fixers are eager to help repair household items, clothes ...

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Dakota County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Eagan residents.

Dakota County Prepares For Return Of American Plains Bison

The project was made possible with a Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant of $560,000.

Dakota County Government: Volunteer To Search For Aquatic Invasive Species

Lake-loving volunteers are needed on Saturday, Aug. 21 to search for starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive algae that can spread easily ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Dakota County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

July 27 Washington County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

County Board accepts donations received by county in second quarter 2021.

Dakota County Government: A New Connection: Robert Piram Regional Trail Completed

Pedestrians and bicyclists have a new, safe trail to explore along the Mississippi River from Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul to Dak ...

Dakota County Government: Historical Society Hosts Concerts In The Orchard

The Dakota County Historical Society will host their weekly August Concerts in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate, sponsored by Me ...

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Eagan Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Dakota County decreased recently.

Dakota County Government: 70% Of Dakota County Residents 12 And Older Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Dakota County reached the 70-percent vaccination rate for residents ages 12 and older, a success that follows a similar milestone reache ...

Dakota County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Eagan area compares to Minnesota and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Adds Two More Organic Drop-Off Sites

Dakota County is making it easier to reduce waste by opening new residential organics drop-off sites July 16 at Mendakota Park in Mendot ...

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Extends License Center Hours

Dakota County is making it more convenient to renew driver's licenses and get other documents.

Dakota County Government: Farren Joins Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Farren to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board on June 8. Farren will re ...

Unemployment Decreases In Eagan Area: Feds

Dakota County's unemployment rate is lower than the Minnesota average.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Greenway Project Available For Review

Dakota County is planning to build a 3.7-mile section of the Minnesota River Greenway in Fort Snelling State Park, and the public can re ...

Eagan's 'State Of The City' Address: What You Should Know

Here is a brief summary of Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire's speaking points during the State of the City address.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Library Returns To Full Services

Dakota County Library is returning to full, in-person services in the coming weeks after more than a year of limited in-person access. L ...

Broadband Speed In Eagan Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Dakota County Government: Kathy Keena Appointed Dakota County Attorney

Kathy Keena was appointed Dakota County Attorney by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 11.