Meanwhile, Minnesota continues adding jobs.
Each week, Patch takes a closer look at the activities of Dakota and Rice Counties' legislators as part of our Capitol Review.
Also in this week's roundup: A purse snatcher is nabbed and another is caught by a K9.
Also in this week's review: Apple Valley council strikes a chord with Spoon and Highway 3 problems on the horizon in Northfield.
This session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Elko New Market Library.
Annie just passed her basic obedience class.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Lakeville hosted the Junior Northern Conference Tournament at Century Middle School last weekend.
A list of recent home sales in Lakeville. See what sold for $365,000.
Administrators, support staff and a handful of teachers will be let go as the district looks to trim next year's budget.
The "bus-rapid transit" line is designed to imitate the reliability of light-rail, with buses running in dedicated lanes.
A sampling of open houses in Lakeville. See what is selling for $400,000.
Even with a new formula, the city would continue to do without the state aid payments.
The program will have room for 108 students in year one, with registration beginning in April.
Hosanna is one of multiple Minnesota churches that have brought in new security methods after Sandy Hook and other violent incidents around the country.
Late this week and into next week could be the prime days of 2013 for syrup enthusiasts looking to tap into a Minnesota tradition.
The DFL is planning its annual fundraising picnic.
Fires caused by ovens are preventable.
A warrant check revealed that the subject had an active arrest warrant out for him.
The purpose of the visioning process is to bring people together to share opinions and ideas about what they “envision” for the future of Lakeville.
Bashir Ahmed Abdulahi, 24, faces one count of careless driving in connection with a September crash that killed a Lakeville woman.
Six percent of Dakota County adults have the disease—and many aren’t aware they have it. Tuesday’s ‘Diabetes Alert Day’ is a good time to consider whether you’re at risk.
Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 58) spoke at a convention for fourth district Republicans.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville.
Want to know what your Dakota and Rice County legislators are up to? Check out Patch's weekly legislative review to find out.
Also in this week's roundup: Rice County rundown and our weekly dumb criminal.
At the state tournament, Lakeville North beat Bemidji and Wayzata. There was a split decision with Nova Classical Academy who went on to win.
A rundown of the Lakeville news from the past week.
Thompson: "We all want to provide enough tax revenue for government to effectively perform its core functions, but growing government irresponsibly is not that way to attain that goal."
Hall: "We have reached the point in the legislative session when many of the plans of the Governor and legislative leaders have become public."
Also in this week's wrap: Talking about all-day, everyday kindergarten; two autistic men at center of sign ordinance debate; and those pesky potholes are back.
Sheriff: "one of the more extensive crashes occurred on Dodd Road south of County Road 70, when a total of nine vehicles collided together in a form of 'snow bumper cars.'"
Dakota was ranked the 15th healthiest county in Minnesota, thanks to lower mortality rates and high quality "clinical care," but lagged with respect to physical environment factors such as pollution and fast food restaurants.
A list of some homes that have recently sold in Lakeville.
Lakeville will hold a series of meetings seeking public input into the future of the city.
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Lakeville.
Lakeville North's boys basketball team lost to Park Center 74-72 in the quarterfinals of the State Boys High School Basketball Tournament.