South St. Paul man pleads guilty
By: Hannah BurlingameA Dakota County man has pled guilty to one count of terroristic threats.Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced that Harrison William Rund, age 21, of South St. Paul pled...
View ArticleDakota County Regional Chamber recognizes local businesses with excellence...
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized 21 businesses for outstanding work as part of its fifth annual Business Excellence Awards Nov. 19.Rate this article: Select ratingGive it...
View ArticleElectronic crimes task force receives award
The University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs announced that the Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force has been selected for its Local Government Innovation Award at a ceremony...
View ArticleHistorical society seeking new board members
The Dakota County Historical Society is accepting applications from the public to serve on its board of trustees.Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it...
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The Season of Gifting
By: Hannah Burlingame In the basement of Neighbors, Inc.’s building is a makeshift Santa’s workshop full of donations for the organization’s holiday programs. (Hannah Burlingame/Review) Operation...
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DARTS Snow Angel program bring cheer to local seniors
A DARTS Snow Angel program volunteer playfully creates an angel in fresh snow. (submitted photo) The Snow Angel gift boxes contain winter items designed to provide comfort to Dakota County seniors....
View ArticleDFL Second Congressional District cancels candidate forum
With the recent withdrawal announcements by Dr, Mary Lawrence and Roger Kittelson, the DFL Second Congressional District has announced the cancellation of its entire series of candidate forums,...
View ArticleLong-time Dakota County manager announces retirement
Brandt Richardson, Dakota County manager/administrator since 1992, has announced he will retire in May 2016. Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5No...
View ArticleDakota County Commissioner to retire
Nancy Schouweiler, Dakota County commissioner for District 4 and current board chair, announced she will retire from the Dakota County Board when her term expires at the end of 2016.Rate this article:...
View ArticleDakota County Library offers new service
On Jan. 1, Dakota County Library launched hoopla digital, a free Netflix like service. Thousands of patrons across Minnesota now have the ability both online and through mobile devices to access more...
View ArticleElection filing closed
Filings for many elective offices closed on Tuesday, May 31.The following candidates have filed for federal, state and local offices in races across northern Dakota County. U.S Representative District...
View ArticleUpgrades being made to Inver Wood Golf Course
By: Hannah BurlingameCity-owned course will pay back city for workWhen a golf course is as old as Inver Wood in Inver Grove Heights, there’s going to be work that needs to be done. Renovations began on...
View ArticleDakota County Regional Chamber recognizes local businesses with excellence...
The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized 21 businesses for outstanding work as part of its fifth annual Business Excellence Awards Nov. 19.Rate this article: Select ratingGive it...
View ArticleTransportation a focus for Dakota County Commissioner District 3 candidates
By: Marjorie OttoThree-term incumbent Tom Egan and challenger Janine Hudson are squaring off in the Dakota County Board of Commissioners race in District 3.District 3 includes Lilydale, Mendota,...
View ArticleAtkins wins county commissioner seat
By: Hannah BurlingameLongtime DFL state Rep. Joe Atkins will be filling a different seat come January. He won the nonpartisan Dakota County commissioner District 4 race with roughly 60 percent of the...
View Article2016: A year in review
Another year has come and gone in the South-West Review coverage area. Here is a recap of the stories that stood out in northern Dakota County in 2016. 1. Long-time legislator Jim Metzen passes...
View ArticleStray bullet hits Dakota County sheriff’s house
By: Hannah BurlingameDakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie and his family got an unwelcome surprise on Saturday, Jan. 28. In the early hours of the morning, Leslie’s daughter woke up to the sound of glass...
View ArticleLocal teachers on candidate list for Minnesota Teacher of the year
By: Hannah BurlingameTwo area teachers are on the list of nominees for the 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it...
View ArticleSouth St. Paul police seek help in finding non-compliant sex offender
By: Hannah BurlingameSouth St. Paul police are asking for the public's help in locating a non-compliant level-3 predatory offender. Christopher Donald Lee Blair, 35, is also wanted on charges of...
View ArticleFour charged in connection to Harriet Island assault
By: Hannah BurlingameAssailants arrested after West St. Paul robberyFour young men were charged in Ramsey County June 8 in connection with the rape and robbery of two young women in St. Paul. They were...
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