Longtime GOP activist Terry McCall, of Burnsville, is the third local politician to enter the race for the new House District 56B.
State Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-District 36A) was redistricted into 56B, but she announced last week she's going to run for the 58A seat.
The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
At meetings this week, the City Council is expected to approve two new developments in town, while the School Board handles a lease agreement at a special meeting.
State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville, discusses the Vikings stadium, teacher seniority, and other topics in this edition of his legislative update.
Construction on Cedar to accommodate a new bus rapid transit system continues.
In email to supporters, State Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-District 36A), said she'll be running for re-election, but not in the newly drawn district she slated to run in.
State budget surplus increased to $1.2 billion, but money is owed to refilling the state's reserves as well as paying back public schools.
The board set to approve the $800,000 lease for the iPads as part of the district's technology initiative.
The most recent legislative update from Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36), of Lakeville.
Bids will be accepted beginning in March for the Heritage Center's renovation. Concerns over financing still linger among some council members.
The Lakeville City Council passed a number of resolutions Tuesday night in dealing with a full agenda at their regularly scheduled meeting.
Both Lakeville's City Council and School Board meet tonight.
Lakeville to stay in Second Congressional District represented by John Kline.
Special election panel to release new congressional, and state house and senate districts at 1 p.m. The new lines could splinter Lakeville.
Curious what set each president apart? Here are some of their quirks.
Minnesota's House of Representatives passed a bill today that would strip seniority has a factor in determining layoffs for school districts.
Incumbent Council Members Laurie Rieb and Kerrin Swecker are both up for re-election this fall.
Dakota County and Met Council officials disagree, not on design of bus itself, but over how the buses should look.
Two reports, including the 2012-2013 equity budget report, highlight School Board's meeting agenda with no recommended actions.
Lakeville Congressman John Kline, who is chair of the U.S. House education committee, opposes the No Child Left Behind waiver saying it doesn't address the reforms needed.
The President announced Thursday Minnesota’s proposed reforms to its standards and accountability measures would meet requirements to replace the federal No Child Left Behind law passed nearly a decade ago.
Lakeville's Republican caucuses reflected the state's preference as well.
Mitt Romney, who was Lakeville's favorite in 2008, finished a distant third, behind Ron Paul.
Slow population growth and housing market may lead to plan execution at a slower pace.
Lakeville State Sen. Dave Thompson has endorsed Rick Santorum just a day before the Minnesota caucuses.
Need to know where to go? What to bring? How to caucus? Patch is here to help.
Lakeville's City Council will meet tonight, and has a relatively light agenda.
School Board to conduct special meeting today at 2 p.m. to review employment recommendation.
Sen. Dave Thompson (R-Distirct 36), Lakeville, proposed a "Right to Work" constitutional amendment on Thursday, which would allow employees to opt out of union, union dues.
Here's a look at all of Patch's coverage of Mitt Romney's campaign event in Eagan on Feb. 1.
Republican hopeful Mitt Romney visited a Dakota County trucking company on Feb. 1, and Rick Santorum visited Minnesota last week.
If passed, a new bill would dismantle a state mandate requiring schools consider seniority when letting teachers go. Instead, supporters say, lousy teachers would be let go, saving the good ones.
Not only was the complaint dismissed, but the board declined to do an investigation.
It's always noteworthy when presidential politics gets close to home, and on Wednesday, Republican hopeful Mitt Romney will be in Eagan for a campaign stop just days before the Minnesota caucuses.
The city and school district have begun to explore Facebook, Twitter and blogs, but are unsure whether or not they "like" social media.
A State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-Distirct 36), Lakeville, led "right to work" amendment is similar to a Wisconsin bill passed last year which targeted unions and caused an uproar.
City Administrator Steve Mielke talked with Patch about the project, for which construction is expected to begin in April.
The city and school district have begun to explore facebook, twitter and blogs, but are unsure whether or not they "like" social media.
New contract offers the potential for massive health care savings for Lakeville schools, especially for retiree benefits for new hires.