Dakota Times

MnDOT launches Name a Snowplow contest

By James Ledbetter | Dec 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its "Name a Snowplow" contest, according to a press release.

DEED urges citizens to order, consume locally amid COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Nov 29, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) encourages residents to order and consume locally over the holidays as the state gets ready for the second round of COVID-19.

Minnesota DOT takes notable loss of $155 million due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Nov 22, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation took a notable loss of $155 million in its highway income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance&Commerce reported.

Dakota County programs win National Association of Counties award

By James Ledbetter | Aug 27, 2020

Four programs in Dakota County have received national attention as they improve the quality of people's lives and make the community a healthier place.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 5 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Unemployment up in Minnesota, reports say

By James Ledbetter | Aug 12, 2020

As of Aug. 7, approximately 854,600 people in Minnesota have filed for unemployment since March.

Jurgens presents 2020 Washington County Farm Family of the Year award

By James Ledbetter | Aug 5, 2020

Rep. Tony Jurgens recently congratulated Charlie Johnson for being named 2020 Washington County Farm Family of the Year, in a Facebook post.

Jurgens receives Honorary Chapter FFA Degree

By James Ledbetter | Jul 27, 2020

Rep. Tony Jurgens recently announced in a Facebook post that he is honored to receive the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree.