Inver Grove Heights Patch readers offer tips on how to avoid daycare providers.
Rep. John Kline announced his intention to run for re-election to the House in 2014 in order to clear the field for candidates seeking higher office.
Also in this week’s review: Burnsville chooses new superintendent, Shakopee joins the South Suburban Conference and a local man loses out on 'The Voice.'
The City of Inver Grove Heights Town Hall Q&A Forum with the 2013 City Council takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. Today is the last day to submit your questions.
The I-35E Corridor Cayuga project is set to begin its first phase of construction on Wednesday. The closures are expected to last until late October.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council will review the first reading of a draft ordinance at tonight's meeting that could allow for chicken farming at single-family residences within city limits.
Each week, Patch takes a closer look at the activities of Dakota and Rice Counties' legislators as part of our Capitol Review.
Even with a new formula, the city would continue to do without the state aid payments.
Want to know what south metro legislators are up to? Check out Patch's weekly legislative review to find out.
Also in this week's wrap: Talking about all-day, everyday kindergarten; a Lakeville politician is pondering a run for the state's top office; and those pesky potholes are back.
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.
Dakota County will host two open houses to discuss Robert Street Transitway options. The project aims to improve public transit service between downtown St. Paul and northern Dakota County communities.
When deer crowd together in feeding areas, it makes it easier for diseases to spread, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
The bill comes from concerns voiced by nurses that minimum standards of care have not been met at some hospitals.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
Fourth district U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum reintroduced a bill Wednesday to fight the spread of Asian Carp.
During a visit to Inver Hills Community College, Sen. Al Franken spoke with Patch about legislation he plans on proposing to increase the number of mental health staff in schools.
Sen. Al Franken came to Inver Hills Community College Tuesday afternoon to meet with veterans enrolled at the school and learn about the college's paramedic and IT programs.
George Tourville will again be sworn in as mayor, and Tom Bartholomew and Jim Mueller will officially join the council.
Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter recapping the most interesting news.
Mayor George Tourville thanked the police department for safely resolving a standoff with an armed Inver Grove Heights man.
Sen. Al Franken met Monday with counselors, safety experts and ISD 196 administrators at Dakota Hills Middle School.
More than 260 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, were reported in Dakota County last year.
Legislative Clerk David Surdez places the names of the 2013-2014 House members on the voting board in the House Chamber. The legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 8.
Also, Sen. Al Franken will be at Eagan's Dakota Hills Middle School on Monday to discuss school safety.
Here's what you need to know to start the 2013 off right.
The total number of Sheriff Sales in the first 11 months of 2012 was 1,422, compared to 1,821 for the same period last year.
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Homebuyers in Dakota County can now access fixed, low-interest mortgage financing along with a Mortgage Credit Certificate and up to $10,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance.
Inver Grove Heights mayor George Tourville looks back at 2012 and forward to 2013.
Inver Grove Heights mayor George Tourville talks to Patch about last weekend's storm.
The possibility of the first measurable snowfall of the season is in the forecast for this weekend.
In late January or early February, no vehicle combinations of more than 35 feet in length will be allowed to use the Lafayette Bridge until the crossover is removed next November.
The employees declined medical attention, and officials did not consider the leak to be serious.
In 2011, American consumers spent more than $100 billion on gift cards.
Homestead classification-related tax deadlines are coming up.
All 13 got fungal infections, mostly meningitis, from products made by NECC at clinics in Edina, Fridley, Shakopee and Maple Grove. The latest has osteomyelitis.
Mayor George Tourville spoke about plans for the city in 2013.