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Dakota County home prices rose in first half of 2025

By K. K. Saylor | Jul 13, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Dakota County rose by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 0.7%.

Dakota County home valuations rose in Q2

By K. F. Dixon | Jul 13, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2025 in Dakota County rose by $3,250, while total sales increased by 1.4%.

Dakota County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q2

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 12, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Dakota County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCA expectations in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Dakota Times | Jul 12, 2025

In West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District 46.3% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Angie Craig criticizes policy changes affecting disability services and SNAP funding

By Dakota Times | Jul 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Angie Craig addressed concerns about disability support services cuts and criticized recent Republican-led SNAP reductions in Minnesota through posts dated July 11-12, 2025.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dakota County in week ending July 5

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dakota County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 5

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

47.1% of Hastings Public School District students meet or exceed mathematics MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Dakota Times | Jul 11, 2025

In Hastings Public School District 47.1% of the students passed the mathematics portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Angie Craig highlights local leadership and community events across Minnesota

By Dakota Times | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Angie Craig highlighted local achievements and upcoming events through several posts on July 10-11, 2025.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Dakota County in week ending July 5?

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 10, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie Creek Community School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in science in 2023-24 school year?

By Dakota Times | Jul 10, 2025

In Prairie Creek Community School District 50% of the students passed the science portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

angie craig addresses diverse topics from awards to defense

By Dakota Times | Jul 10, 2025

In recent social media posts, Angie Craig commends an award recipient while also addressing political rhetoric and defense policy concerns.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Dakota County in week ending July 5

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Dakota County in week ending July 5?

By D. N. Martinez | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dakota County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Discovery Charter School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 reading tests?

By Dakota Times | Jul 9, 2025

In Discovery Charter School District 50.5% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

angie craig addresses minnesota issues with focus on agriculture and healthcare

By Dakota Times | Jul 9, 2025

Congresswoman Angie Craig shares insights on key issues impacting Minnesota's agricultural sector and healthcare landscape via social media posts dated July 8-9, 2025

51.6% of Hastings Public School District students meet or exceed reading MCA expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Dakota Times | Jul 8, 2025

In Hastings Public School District 51.6% of the students passed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

angie craig opens internship applications and critiques medicaid cuts

By Dakota Times | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig announced internship opportunities within her offices while criticizing significant Medicaid cuts by Republican colleagues that may affect Minnesotan healthcare services.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Dakota Times publication area during 2024?

By Dakota Times | Jul 7, 2025

Of the 26 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Dakota Times publication area 25 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded reading MCA expectations in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District in 2023-24 school year?