Best Places to See Fall Colors in the South Metro (+ When They Peak)
Fall colors usually peak in the Twin Cities around mid-October, and here are the best free spots in the south metro to see them, from Hastings to Savage.
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This Dakota County Nonprofit Started as a Facebook Group. Now It's Helping Families Stay Housed and Fed
What started as one neighbor's post asking for snacks turned into Dakota County Mutual Aid, a whole network of neighbors helping neighbors.
Apple Valley City Council Votes to Raise Its Own Pay, But Splits It Over Two Years
Apple Valley's council gets a raise, just not all at once.
Apple Valley Fire Stations Open Their Doors for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6–8
Spray a fire hose, meet firefighters, and learn why your e-bike charger matters.
Apple Valley's Redwood Park Playground Is Almost Open. Here's When.
Redwood Park's inclusive playground is just waiting on one last fence.
Team USA's Paralympic Curling Team Picked Lakeville as Its Home Ice
A national team just picked Lakeville, and almost nobody noticed. It came up in the last two minutes of Monday's council meeting.
Farmington Just Made Room for Downtown to Grow. Here's What the New Downtown Expansion District Means for You
Farmington just made room for downtown to grow, and if you live a block or two off Main, here's what that means for you.
Lakeville Wants Semis and Trailers Off Its Streets. Here's the Plan
That camper parked on your street all summer? Lakeville wants it gone.
Lakeville Is Now Being Considered to Host Expo 2031. Here's What That Means
A World's Fair at I-35 and County Road 70? Lakeville just took the first step.
Lakeville's 5-Year Project Plan: Here's What's Coming to Your Roads, Parks and Water
Lakeville wants to borrow $88 million next year, and the finance director opened with 'don't freak out.' Here's what it buys.