Dakota Times

Dakota County passes social distancing tests, says new mobility data tool

By Rich Peters | Mar 31, 2020

With rapidly rising COVID-19 cases across the country, Dakota County is passing the social distancing tests with flying colors, according to a new tool reported by Patch.

Minnesota public carry permits at an all-time high

By Rich Peters | Mar 18, 2020

A record number of Minnesotans reportedly have permits to publicly carry guns in the state as those numbers continue to grow.

State budget forecast is 'positive news,' Hall says

By Rich Peters | Mar 11, 2020

The latest Office of Management and Budget (MMB) forecast provided encouraging news for additional investment in Minnesota families and noted the continuous decline in the state’s unemployment rate.