William Wight 4/23/24 William Wight 4/23/24

Enhancing Roadway Safety: The Role of Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption Systems

Have you ever come up to a stop light and noticed a blinking white light on top of the pole? It is part of the emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption system created to help keep you and first responders safe while navigating intersections as they respond to emergencies.

William Wight 4/22/24 William Wight 4/22/24

Submerged Car Pulled From Local Pond in Burnsville

The Dakota County Sheriff reports that a car was pulled from a local pond in Burnsville last week, which they suspect has been sitting there for over twenty years.

William Wight 4/14/24 William Wight 4/14/24

The 128th Boston Marathon: A Historic Race of Inspiration and Local Pride

33 Dakota County, Minnesota residents will be running the 128th Boston Marathon! Congrats, and good luck to all the runners!

William Wight 4/12/24 William Wight 4/12/24

Rick’s 16th Annual Bike Sale: All Profits Donated to Two Local Non-Profits

Rick’s 16th Annual Bike Sale is Saturday, May 11th, and will be held at a new location, Dick’s Valley Service. All profits will be donated to two local non-profits.

William Wight 4/6/24 William Wight 4/6/24

Home Depot Kids' Workshops: Building Skills, Fostering Creativity for Free!

For 25 years, Home Depot has offered FREE kids' workshops in stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These workshops are held monthly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday at all Home Depot Stores while supplies last.

William Wight 4/5/24 William Wight 4/5/24

Accepting Applications for Election Judges in Burnsville, MN

The City of Burnsville, Minnesota, is now accepting applications for Election Judges for the upcoming primary and general elections.

William Wight 4/4/24 William Wight 4/4/24

Burnsville Public Works Open House: Discover City Services and Sustainability

The City of Burnsville will host a Public Works Open House on Thursday, May 23, 2024, during National Public Works Week from May 19th through May 25th.

William Wight 4/2/24 William Wight 4/2/24

Lakeville Fishing Team Food Drive: Fill the Boat for a Good Cause!

Help the Lakeville Fishing Team fill the boat on Sunday, April 14th, at Cub Foods—Lakeville South for a good cause!

William Wight 3/30/24 William Wight 3/30/24

Fundraiser to Support Local Family's Mother Battling Brain Tumor

A local Culver's restaurant will host a fundraiser on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to help raise money for a local family and the mother of a team member recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Oligodendroglioma.

William Wight 3/29/24 William Wight 3/29/24

Autism Acceptance Events: Sensory Egg Hunt, Patch Hunt, & Library Fun

The Apple Valley Police Department announced that it is celebrating Autism Acceptance in April through several sensory-friendly events. The Department also created an Autism Awareness Patch that officers wear in April.

William Wight 3/29/24 William Wight 3/29/24

23rd Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo: Local Vendors, Free Admission!

The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 23rd annual FREE Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo at the Eastview High School on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

William Wight 3/17/24 William Wight 3/17/24

New Minnesota Legislation Threatens Local Control Over Housing

The latest on new Minnesota legislation that threatens local control over housing across the state of Minnesota.

William Wight 3/11/24 William Wight 3/11/24

Updated: Trash Fire Results in Second Alarm Fire Call in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Just after 10:30 AM on Monday, March 11, 2024, Apple Valley Fire and Apple Valley Police were dispatched for a general fire alarm at the Palomino East Apartments in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

William Wight 2/25/24 William Wight 2/25/24

Apple Valley Accepting Applications For Planning Commission and Parks Committee Vacancies

The City of Apple Valley, Minnesota is now accepting applications for Planning Commission and Parks Committee vacancies. The deadline is March 15th!

William Wight 2/13/24 William Wight 2/13/24

2024 Teen Police Academy: Registration Now Open!

Registration has opened for the free 2024 Teen Police Academy which will be hosted this year by the Apple Valley and Rosemount Police Departments.

William Wight 2/12/24 William Wight 2/12/24

Proposed Les Schwab Tire Center & Orchard Place Apartments - Apple Valley, MN

Proposals were discussed for a new Schwab Tire Center and apartments at the Planning Commission Meeting on February 7, 2024, in Apple Valley, Minnesota.