To help small businesses get started, Lakeville is participating in Open to Business – Dakota County.
"Between e-mails and phone contacts I have heard from nearly 200 residents of my district."
Davis has served more than six years on Lakeville's Planning Commission.
Instead of focusing on the ingenuity and greatness of the American people, the president repeated the same broken promises that have kept unemployment hovering around 8 percent and hampered economic growth.
The figure is only 70,000 riders away from the MVTA's 2008 high ridership mark.
Hall: "Our political leadership, the federal government’s plans to reduce appropriations to the states, and, most importantly, our state’s recurring budget deficits are all similar to the 1990s."
In other top headlines from around the South Metro region last week, Eagan's Nicholas David makes an appearance at his alma mater, and real estate sales soar in both Burnsville and Apple Valley.
Sen. Dan Hall (D-District 56), who represents Lakeville, gives a legislative update.
Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 58), who represents Lakeville, gives a legislative update.
Upcoming events at the Lakeville Area Arts Center highlight the diversity of offerings that are available.
Make a difference in local government by volunteering for an advisory board.
“Open to Business” participants will be able to meet with experienced business advisors one-on-one at Lakeville City Hall beginning in February.
Gov. Mark Dayton gave his State of the State address on Wednesday in the House Chamber.
In Dakota County alone, nine drivers prosecuted for careless driving have killed a total of 14 people in recent years, according to the county attorney.
"I will advocate and vote against any such bills," he said.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
Do you support Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota? Tell us why or why not in the comment section below.
"The fact that I'm young is old news," Little said. "People will just have to look at the results of my work to determine whether or not my youth is a detriment or benefit."
The weather is cold, but the hot chocolate is warm, so bring the kids out to fish at Valley Lake as part of the 13th Annual Youth Ice Fishing contest.
In other big headlines from around the South Metro region this week, a $10 million mansion goes up for sale in Inver Grove Heights and the Kohl's property in Burnsville is sold.
House Bill would expand access to quality, affordable health care to adults and children through Medicaid and would take effect in January 2014.
These were the most read stories on Lakeville Patch in January.
See which goods and services would be taxed more, less or not at all in Minnesota under the governor's proposed changes.
Lakeville's School Board Chair joined 700 other board members from across the nation to meet with Congress to discuss education funding.
City Council work session is the only meeting this week for Lakeville's government bodies.
Also, the city's Youth Ice Fishing Contest is set for Feb. 2
In other headlines from around the region last week, South Metro school districts are losing students to open enrollment, and Shakopee makes a guest appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up to date on the latest county happenings.
This week our Tax Reform Committee heard DFL bills that would add a sales tax to clothing, internet downloads (like music, television shows and movies), and purchases made over the internet from sites like Amazon.
Little: "You see, in our ideal town square, every organization, every person, has a job to do and role to play, in the right balance; at the right times. So it’s not about extremes or ideology; it’s not 'all or nothing,' 'm
In other news from around the South Metro, Pardon My French Restaurant unexpectedly closes its doors and Nicholas David returns to Rosemount for an emotional homecoming concert.
From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday will push the City Council meeting to Tuesday—the same day Lakeville's School Board will hold both a special session and regular meeting.
House Chief Fiscal Analyst Bill Marx will be giving a short presentation on the state budget before the legislators open up the meeting for questions and discussion.
Morgan is co-author of HF No. 1, a measure that would pay back what was borrowed from Minnesota's schools.
Also, the City is currently gathering comments from the public about cable service.
On Tuesday, the Eagan City Council unanimously agreed to enter into a joint purchase agreement with Dakota County to buy 27.12 acres of the park. The decision ensures the entirety of the park will remain intact and preserved.
"When there is a budget surplus, law prohibits Governor Dayton from vetoing repayments of K-12 funding as he did in the last session."
"Healthy businesses hire employees. That is the direction we should go in Minnesota."