In 2024, 354 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Dakota Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
On April 8, 2025, Congresswoman Angie Craig highlighted union labor contributions, planned a listening session in Lakeville, and voiced concern over a Supreme Court ruling on federal workers.
Angie Craig, U.S. Congress representative for Minnesota's 2nd District, discussed economic challenges with industry leaders from the National Restaurant Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association between April 6-7, 2025.
U.S Congresswoman Angie Craig, representing Minnesota's 2nd District, voiced her concerns about economic policies, local safety funding, and celebrated local sports achievements on social media.