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Burnsville

Burnsville's Big Move to Help Residents Find Homes

Burnsville launches innovative $1M housing initiative offering up to $41,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers and families in need, transforming local real estate landscape.
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Hastings

$30-40 Million Highway 61 Overhaul Coming to Hastings

If you've been driving through Hastings, you've probably noticed Highway 61 has seen better days. Good news, MnDOT's finally tackling it with a major reconstruction from just north of 3rd Street down to 36th Street.
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Dakota County

Minnesota's Getting Two Pro Volleyball Teams in 2027

Minnesota just became the center of professional women's volleyball, but not in a good way.
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Hastings

Carbone's Pizza Sues City of Hastings Over Forced Closure

Carbone's Pizza is suing the City of Hastings for forcing them to close without following proper legal procedures.
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Scott County
Dakota County

South Metro Holiday Light Displays 2025

The South Metro is absolutely packed with holiday light displays this year, from massive 900,000-light walk-through experiences to cozy neighborhood displays you can enjoy from your car.
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Farmington

Farmington Mayor Hoyt Resigns After Heated Data Center Meeting

Farmington Mayor Hoyt resigned citing mental health following a contentious data center meeting that generated 3.6 million views and exposed deep community divisions over the proposed $5 billion Farmington Technology Park.
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