Farmington showed up for #NoKings
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Join us March 8, 2026 for door knocking with Ed Fellows for MN House 58B in Farmington, MN and Mark Legvold for MN SD58 in Empire, MN. #MNDFL #Minnesota #DakotaCounty #SD58

This is what democracy looks like! Delegates filled Hampton City Hall for our 2026 DFL Dakota 20/58 Organizing Unit Convention. We met candidates, elected organizing unit party officers, elected Delegates to attend the CD2 & State DFL Conventions, voted on Resolutions & more! #MN #DFL #DakotaCounty

Get involved. Be engaged. Be heard. Attend Minnesota's Precinct Caucus Night, February 3rd at 7pm. Never attended a caucus? We warmly welcome first-time attendees. Find your caucus location here: caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov
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Join us Feb 3, 2026 for our MN Precinct Caucus. #DakotaCounty #Minnesota #DFL #PrecinctCaucus

Apple Valley High School students walk out in protest of ICE activity in Minnesota Student organizers say they felt responsible to speak out and say something.

ICE enforcement activity in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region triggered a student-led walkout at an Apple Valley high school, driven by fears of family separation and racial profiling. #Trump #ICE #YouthMobilization #StudentWalkout #AppleValleyMN #DakotaCounty #TwinCitiesMetro #Minnesota #KARE11

1481: James Wagner James Wagner was once the Sheriff of Dakota County, Nebraska. He was arrested on October 30th for child abuse and possessing child sexual abuse material.

1481: #JamesWagner was once the #Sheriff of #DakotaCounty, #Nebraska. He was arrested on October 30th for child abuse and possessing child sexual abuse material. goppredators.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/1...

Social services report: Dakota County advances workforce shortage recommendations for disability supports County social services updated the board on implementing a 2023 workforce shortage work group’s recommendations, including training for direct support professionals, a pilot certification, assistive technology pilots and a planned gig‑economy app supported by legislative funding.

Dakota County Social Services shared an 18-month status update on its board-appointed work group addressing disability-support workforce shortages. Source: #CitizenPortal 

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Dakota County authorizes contract with Metropolitan Council for geospatial data The Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the county to execute a contract with the Metropolitan Council for Metro GIS services beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Under the agreement, Dakota County will provide four datasets quarterly and receive $4,000 annually.

Dakota County is set to enhance regional data sharing with a new contract that promises quarterly geospatial datasets and a boost in collaboration starting in 2026!

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#DakotaCounty #MN #DakotaCountyGIS #CitizenPortal #GeospatialInnovation #LocalGovCollaboration

Dakota County manager remembers Farmington officer Pete Zajac, urges mental-health awareness Dakota County's manager announced the death of Farmington Police Officer Pete Zajac and urged awareness of mental-health resources, noting Zajac's local service and community involvement. The manager tied the announcement to Men's Health Awareness Month and encouraged use of available supports.

Dakota County mourns the loss of Officer Pete Zajac, a dedicated community servant, while emphasizing the urgent need for mental health awareness among law enforcement and residents alike.

Learn more here

#DakotaCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness

Dakota County adopts 2026 fee schedule after public hearing After a public hearing, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the county2026 fee schedules, which add several new fees, remove others mandated by statute, and raise dozens of existing fees to better reflect cost recovery and market rates. Most changes take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and the schedules will be incorporated into the 2026 budget

Dakota County has officially adopted a new fee schedule for 2026, featuring significant increases and new charges that will take effect January 1st—are you ready for the changes?

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#DakotaCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #CostRecovery #PublicHealth #DakotaCountyFees #CommunityServices

Dakota County OKs joint powers agreement for enhanced street-sweeping study with Vermillion watershed The county authorized a $83,350 study, funded 50/50 with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, to evaluate targeted "enhanced" street sweeping to reduce pollutants and support MS4 permit compliance; consultant WSB will perform the work.

Dakota County is taking a bold step to improve water quality by launching an $83,350 enhanced street-sweeping study that promises to cut down on harmful runoff and reclaim valuable phosphorus.

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#DakotaCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #PublicEducation #WaterQuality

Postal Worker Died In Custody After Officers Mistook His Medical Emergency For 'Drug Impariment,' Lawsuit Alleges - Blavity

Postal Worker Died In Custody After Officers Mistook His Medical Emergency For 'Drug Impariment,' Lawsuit Alleges

📝: @blavity.bsky.social

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Join us as we pick up litter along Hwy 3 in Farmington. We'll meet at 9:00 am at Boeckman Middle School in the NW corner of the parking lot. From there, we will ride together to our section of the highway. Safety vests will be provided. Please bring your own gloves.
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Upcoming Events

Our next business meeting is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Farmington Library.
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Our monthly meeting is Monday, September 29th at 7:00 pm. This will not be a business meeting but rather a celebration. Come chat, hang out, and feel the building excitement. We'll look at ways to Resist, Bridge, and Build! See you Monday at the Farmington Library.
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County Board Discusses CIP Changes Amid $10M Sales Tax Deficit Concerns Board members express concerns over project funding and community impacts from potential cuts.

The Dakota County Board is facing a $10 million sales tax deficit that could jeopardize critical community projects—how will they navigate these financial challenges?

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#DakotaCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #DakotaCountyFinance #SalesTaxIssues #CommunityDevelopment

We are looking for a leader to step up and be a candidate for MN Rep District 58B. Do you know someone who would make a great candidate? Would you be interested in filling this role to lead our district? Comment here or email info@dfl20-58.org to let us know.
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What an amazing day at our Prairie Farm Supper. Our candidates, Senator Matt Klein, Matt Little & Mark Legvold are amazing! Our hosts, Jerry and Audry Wicklund, are amazing! The food was amazing! Thank you to everyone who attended!
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We're excited to invite you to our Prairie Farm Supper on September 20th.
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We encourage folks to attend this meeting and hear from our special guests.
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Wednesday, August 20th - Farmington, MN - Learn how data centers will impact Dakota County.
#datacenters #dakotacounty #MNwomenspress #crdcd

187 pounds of food.
$335 total cash donations.
All thanks to YOU, our amazing community! 🎉

Missed the drive? You can still help! Click the link below to see how you can support this incredible Dakota County nonprofit. 💙

#BackToSchoolDrive #EndHunger #FoodForAll #SSP4ALL #NeighborsInc #DakotaCounty

Inver Grove Heights Labor Day Rally · May Day Strong The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand st...

Let's take back our democracy! Come and rally with me in #InverGroveHeights #Minnesota #DakotaCounty #SOLIDARITYSEPTEMBER

Join CURE’s Sarah Mooradian & Sen. Bill Liske Aug 20 in Farmington to discuss “How Do Data Centers Impact Dakota County?” Learn, ask questions & shape your community’s future.

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Join us Monday, Aug 25th 7-8pm in Farmington. Rep. John Huot who flipped a red seat in Dakota County blue is coming to build partnership and find a candidate to take on the current GOP in our district. RSVP: forms.oneswitchboard.com/minnesota-df...
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Join us for our Prairie Farm Supper. We'll learn about conservation in our area, meet farmers, and connect with candidates working to support our rural community.
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We're getting excited to host our Prairie Farm Supper. More details coming soon.
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Thanks to all the folks that joined us for our monthly meeting. Matt Klein and Matt Little introduced themselves and answered some challenging questions from attendees.
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#MattKlein #MattLittle