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News & Events

Primary election absentee voting begins June 26
Posted: 6/25/2026
America 250 event to be held at Mall of America
Posted: 6/22/2026
Dakota County to use new electronic voting system
Posted: 6/22/2026
Dakota County releases PFAS groundwater data
Posted: 6/18/2026
Dakota County first responders recognized for life-saving acts
Posted: 6/8/2026
Dakota County celebrates new parks maintenance facility
Posted: 5/22/2026
Historical Society hosting genealogy program on loyalists
Posted: 5/20/2026
Historical Society hosting Heroes & Heritage Trail update
Posted: 5/18/2026
Get update on Black Heritage Trail
Posted: 5/15/2026
Volunteer anglers sought for Take a Kid Fishing
Posted: 5/15/2026
Hours change at temporary Burnhaven Library
Posted: 5/12/2026
Wentworth Library reopens with community celebration
Posted: 5/7/2026
Historical sites to open for the season
Posted: 5/6/2026
Dakota County deadline for property taxes is May 15
Posted: 4/30/2026
Dakota, Scott counties break ground on Recycling Zone Plus
Posted: 4/29/2026
Dakota County deadline for property taxes is May 15
Posted: 4/27/2026
Residents awarded for working to create healthier communities
Posted: 4/7/2026
Events planned for OneBook, OneLakeville
Posted: 3/11/2026
Dakota County to host HOPE Summit on March 21
Posted: 3/5/2026
Dakota County Newsletter: Spring/Summer 2026
Posted: 3/2/2026
Teen Job Fair set for April 11 at Western Service Center
Posted: 3/2/2026
Recognize people working to create a healthy Dakota County
Posted: 2/17/2026
Two new members join Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board
Posted: 2/17/2026
Nominate a hero in Dakota County
Posted: 2/17/2026
Dakota County sponsors Community Volunteer Fair March 3
Posted: 2/17/2026
Residents encouraged to test homes for radon
Posted: 1/13/2026
Commissioner Halverson elected Dakota County Board chair
Posted: 1/7/2026
Dakota County approves 2026 budget and levy
Posted: 12/16/2025
Workforce Development Board award winners announced
Posted: 12/12/2025
Dakota County to host Budget and Property Tax Open House
Posted: 11/25/2025
Accessible track chair now available at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Posted: 11/14/2025
Dakota County hosts Holiday Card Workshop Nov. 25
Posted: 11/13/2025
Dakota County tax-forfeited land auction scheduled for Nov. 10
Posted: 11/7/2025
Homestead application deadline Dec. 31
Posted: 11/7/2025
Dakota County adopts solid waste management plan
Posted: 11/5/2025
Same-day license pilot program discontinued at Lakeville License Center
Posted: 10/20/2025
Financial assistance available for well water treatment systems
Posted: 10/14/2025
Dakota County deadline for property taxes is Oct. 15
Posted: 10/2/2025
Dakota County sponsors Community Volunteer Fair
Posted: 9/26/2025
Voters can cast absentee ballots for school elections
Posted: 9/24/2025
Lake Byllesby water level to change
Posted: 9/17/2025
Workforce Development Board seeks award nominations
Posted: 9/10/2025
Registration open for Recycling Ambassador program
Posted: 9/5/2025
Dakota County residents give high marks to quality of life, county services
Posted: 8/22/2025
Training, resources offered during Overdose Awareness Month
Posted: 8/18/2025
Dakota County partners on plan for West St. Paulites to age in place
Posted: 8/13/2025
Dakota County services receive four national awards
Posted: 8/13/2025
Farm families and 4-H recognized at Dakota County Fair
Posted: 8/6/2025
A salute to veterans at this year’s Dakota County Fair
Posted: 7/24/2025
Historical Society to host miniatures exhibit
Posted: 7/21/2025