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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.
Dakota County's 2027 reconstruction of County Road 42 in Hastings includes narrower lanes and new trails, but requires removing 23 mature trees near Lakeside Cemetery at a cost of $320,000 to taxpayers.
After 14 Years of Complaints, Lakeville Is Finally Solving the Rail Car Problem
After 14 years of community complaints documented on a dedicated Facebook page, Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved a 33-acre rail car storage facility that will finally clear County Road 50.
