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Violence Against Women Act headed to committee after Senate passes version with bipartisan support but House omits 'key provisions.'
Minnesota's Second Congressional District race is among the 36 "most competitive" this year, according to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
"I am excited and honored to accept the official DFL endorsement of my Senate candidacy," said Brobston. "I am grateful for all the support I have received so far, and I look forward to getting to know more people as I continue my run for Senate."
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Lakeville, Dakota County and Minnesota.
Lakeville Police Officer Kevin O'Neill recently visited the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Metro Traffic Center.
High Performance Partnership aims to enhance service, reduce costs.
Lakeville is now part of three house districts and three senate districts. Here's a look at who has filed to run for all six seats.
In other south metro news this week, a Rosemount man was honored at the Indianapolis 500 and 360 Communities has a new leader.
Lee, a software engineer by trade, says jobs, education, and economy are top issues.
In other south metro news, a new report on contamination at UMore Park in Rosemount found excessive residential land-use toxins at 200 test locations.
The $8.1 million project includes repairs to roads, sewers and water mains. Neighborhood residents will be charged roughly $5,700 per home over 20 years, to be paid on their property taxes.
New traffic lights at the intersection will improve safety and traffic flow, according to the city.
The former state representative for part of Apple Valley is the GOP nominee to run against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Read the weekly newsletter from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
Lakeville's 2011 water quality report is available.
Two blocks of Cedar will close overnight from Friday to Saturday for sewer work.
A Tony award nomination for Burnsville native and Eagan High School graduate Laura Osnes is also included among top south metro stories from last week.
Mary Liz Holberg and Dave Thompson were no votes, but Pat Garofalo supported the stadium bill.
The State Senate approved the Minnesota Vikings Stadium bill late Tuesday night, putting the controversial legislation near the goal-line.
With Lakeville's Senior Center looking to move into the under-renovation Heritage Center, annual fees are set to double to help offset construction costs with the project.
The Senate now takes up a plan that calls for a $975 million fixed-roof stadium to be built primarily on the Metrodome site in downtown Minneapolis.
The modified bill that upped the Vikings contribution by more than $100 million was passed 74-56 after hours of debate.
Steve Michaud, who has been Lakeville's only Parks and Recreation Director, will retire in July after nearly 40 years at the helm.
How will Lakeville's representatives vote? Garofalo is in favor, and Holberg is undecided. In the Senate, Thompson is opposed.
State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville, updates you on what he's working on at the Capitol.
Payment options for the county's property taxes vary. Get the details here.
Second Congressional District Democratic candidate Mike Obermueller pledged to raise $1 million to fund his campaign against Rep. John Kline.
Reps. Mary Liz Holberg and Pat Garofalo will both receive more than than the budgeted $5,412 this session.
Dakota County’s recently approved redistricting plan puts all of Lakeville in District 6.
Miss something last week? Patch has you covered with a look back.
Second Congressional District DFLers will gather at the Rosemount High School on Saturday to select their nominee to challenge Republican incumbent John Kline in the November elections.
This year's session of the Minnesota Legislature is scheduled to end April 30. Should dealing with a MInnesota Vikings stadium financing plan be a priority in the final days?