Congressman John Kline unimpressed with President's speech, says Obama "turned to the politics of envy."
Deal includes modest salary adjustments, addresses healthcare costs and workload issues.
The 2012 legislative session starts at noon today, and Lakeville's representatives hope to avoid the stalemate that ended last year's session with a budget breakdown and three-week shutdown.
Complaint questions whether Thompson's $70,000 salary for consulting work for the Republican Party while he was a candidate for the state Senate was ethical.
The recently agreed to contract for Lakeville's teachers is set for approval Tuesday at the School Board meeting, while the Heritage Center project will be the main topic at a Monday evening City Council work session.
Holberg addressed job creation, stadium funding, the projected budget surplus and redistricting.
With the Republican presidential nomination far from being settled, the Feb. 7 caucuses could get plenty of notice.
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Steve Michaud provides snapshot to the Lakeville City Council.
Congressman John Kline says he doesn't support SOPA.
From Google to TwitPic, hundreds of online sites are blacked out Wednesday to protest two Congressional bills targeting online piracy.
State senator from District 36 addresses stadium funding, projected budget surplus, constitutional amendments and spending reforms.
The council's work session to discuss the Heritage Center project was cancelled and rescheduled for Jan. 23.
The City Council will have a 5:30 p.m. work session and 7 o’clock regular meeting. The Board of Education will conduct a 5 p.m. special meeting to discuss visioning.
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The state representative expressed his opinions regarding the budget surplus and Vikings stadium.
Current contract stalemate is over healthcare premiums.
School Board elected Judy Keliher on 5-1 vote without a second nomination.
As Republican voters across the country, Minnesota, and even Lakeville, watched Mitt Romney win the New Hampshire primary, many probably wondered when they get to cast their vote.
Who will be School Board chair? Will the decision have as much drama as last year's vote?
There are some pieces of legislation from last session that remain unsettled.
As Republican voters across the country, Minnesota, and even Lakeville, watched Mitt Romney win the Iowa Caucuses by just 8 votes, many probably wondered when they get to cast their vote.
U.S. Congressman John Kline, (R-Second District) of Lakeville, was one of just 12 members of congress with perfect attendance.
Each council member still receives $600 less than in 2010 for expense accounts.
Roseen worked for years to bring a disability accessible baseball field to Lakeville.
New GOP leadership said the previous caucus leadership team, which included Thompson as an assistant majority leader, volunteered to step aside.
Here's what you need to know to start the year off right.
Ratzlaff-LaBeau addressed conflicts among the council members and discussed the city's successes in 2011.
Little reflects on the council's recent accomplishments and his own mayoral hopes.
Acknowledging his first year as mayor has been a challenge, Bellows also says he's proud of the work accomplished, and that he's excited for 2012.
Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (R-District 19) of Buffalo, resigned her leadership post on Thursday after a year at the helm. Lakeville's Republican Senator Dave Thompson is the assistant, and he hasn't ruled out running for the spot.
Without a contract since July 1, Lakeville's teachers say preparation time and healthcare are sticking points.
The Lakeville Police Department has recently issued several winter parking ordinance violation tickets.
The City Council voted Dec. 5 to outsource an electrical inspector, and in the process, effectively cut the job of the in-house worker.
State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville, discusses the Market Value Homestead Credit changes, property taxes, and other topics in this edition of his legislative update.
State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville, says budget surplus came from Republican budget reforms Democrats didn't approve of.
Bob Jensen, a former City Council member, mayor, Dakota County Commission and state legislator, died Nov. 27 after a battle with colon cancer. He was 83.
Lakeville children can bake Christmas cookies, shop for gifts and even talk to the man in the big red suit.
Council member says he's not happy with the leadership being provided, and neither are residents.
Lakeville’s City Council, School Board and Economic Development Commission will meet this week, but the School Board’s decision regarding Crystal Lake will highlight much of the agenda items.
Dakota County is sending out 2012 proposed property tax notices this week.