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How ‘virtual’ power plants could help Minnesota charge toward a clean energy future
As it gets more expensive and costly to build traditional power plants and electric distribution systems, so-called “virtual ...
Dakota County expands mental health services with new Crisis and Recovery Center
The West St. Paul center serves adults in need of mental health care, services, treatment and short-term residency.
Minnesota has a psychiatric bed shortage. A new West St. Paul crisis center will help fill the gap.
The West St. Paul center aims to change that. The $14.1 million building, which relied on county, state and federal funds ...
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Dakota County to Host Auction for Tax-Forfeited Properties on Feb 10 in Hastings
Dakota County is auctioning tax-forfeited land on Feb. 10, 2025, offering various properties to potential buyers.
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Local program bagging groceries, raising money for those in need across Dakota County
“We have community leaders and volunteers that are bagging groceries to support three local food shelves, 360 Communities, ...
High court throws wrench in drunken-driving cases
By Shannon Fiecke, Correspondent Thousands of drunken-driving cases across the state could be thrown out following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling issued last week. The ruling bolsters defendants’ ...
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INTERVIEW: Supper bagging event for Dakota County food shelves
EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter and anchor Alex Jokich sat down with the event's founder, Scott Swenson, to learn more.
As Trump presidency approaches, Minnesota's largest county and city distance themselves from ICE
While a bill to make Minnesota a Sanctuary State failed in 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) considers Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota and Ramsey County as "sanctuary counties." ...