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1 gas station in cities throughout Dakota County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 26

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did South St. Paul Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

By Dakota Times | Jul 31, 2025

In South St. Paul Public School District 25.5% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Angie Craig addresses USPS data manipulation and Gaza crisis concerns on July 31

By Dakota Times | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Representative Angie Craig addressed issues ranging from USPS data manipulation to rising healthcare costs and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through tweets posted on July 31, 2025.

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Rep. Jon Koznick receives distinction for transportation leadership from CGMC

By Dakota Times | Jul 31, 2025

Representative Jon Koznick of Lakeville has been recognized as a “Legislator of Distinction” by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) during their annual Legislative Awards dinner in Bemidji.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dakota County in week ending July 26?

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Dakota County in week ending July 26

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did South St. Paul Public School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 science tests?

By Dakota Times | Jul 30, 2025

In South St. Paul Public School District 27.2% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Dakota County students met or exceeded science MCA expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By K. H. Richardson | Jul 30, 2025

Schools within Dakota County registered a passing rate of 42.7% in the science portion of the MCA in the 2023-24 school year.

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Angie Craig addresses school funding, Medicare anniversary, and ethics concerns

By Dakota Times | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig shared updates via social media between July 29-30 about education funding releases for Minnesota schools, celebrated Medicare's anniversary while criticizing GOP policies toward it, and questioned former President...

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Dakota Times | Jul 29, 2025

In Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 31.1% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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48.6% of Dakota County students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By K. H. Richardson | Jul 29, 2025

Schools within Dakota County registered a passing rate of 48.6% in the mathematics portion of the MCA in the 2023-24 school year.

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Angie Craig addresses veterans' issues and healthcare concerns for Minnesotans

By Dakota Times | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Angie Craig posted on July 28–29 about her office's assistance to veterans like Brian from MN-02 and ongoing advocacy for healthcare access amid funding cuts affecting Minnesotans.

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Did Dakota County students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year reading tests?

By K. H. Richardson | Jul 28, 2025

Schools within Dakota County registered a passing rate of 52.8% in the reading portion of the MCA in the 2023-24 school year.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in FIT Academy School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Dakota Times | Jul 28, 2025

In FIT Academy School District 31.4% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Dakota Times publication area

By Dakota Times | Jul 28, 2025

Of the 2 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located across Dakota Times publication area one were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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33.3% of Discovery Charter School District students meet or exceed science MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Dakota Times | Jul 27, 2025

In Discovery Charter School District 33.3% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dakota County in week ending July 19

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Zach Duckworth criticizes Star Tribune reporting and references "Happy Gilmore 2" in recent tweets

By Dakota Times | Jul 27, 2025

Minnesota State Senator Zach Duckworth posted several tweets between July 24 and July 27, 2025.

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Angie Craig highlights ADA anniversary and local priorities for Minnesotans

By Dakota Times | Jul 27, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig used her social media platform on July 26-27, 2025 to mark significant milestones including the Americans with Disabilities Act's anniversary and USPS's founding while reiterating her support for small businesses and...

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Recent Dakota County home sales in week ending July 19

By L. S. Story | Jul 26, 2025

There were 13 reported residential sales in Dakota County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.