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Every town has its traditions. Check out these fun facts about what makes Apple Valley-Rosemount so special.
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Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Apple Valley area.
We've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids.
Karen Slaughter​ nominated Brynlee Montgomery​ of Apple Valley-Rosemount​ as a Star Student.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of outstanding kids.
The facility features a giant swimming pool, epic slides, a "sprayground," concessions, and much more.
A favorite tradition for south metro residents is the Apple Valley Freedom Days.
The Pine Bend plant in Rosemount is one of the largest oil refineries in the United States.
Patch is working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.
It's not clear if any gunpowder produced at the plant ever made it to the front lines. But scars from the plant remain still remain.
We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
Dakota County reintroduced bison to make for a more resilient and stable prairie.​​
The city's high-quality schools and relatively affordable housing make it one of Money’s best places to live, the magazine wrote.
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In the Greenstep City program, Apple Valley said it took steps to focus on several categories.
Here is the heart screenings schedule for 2022-23.
Six businesses total were chosen for their employee retention, training and development, employee benefits and more.
The splash pad closed June 9 after city officials said it wasn't working.
The kits were born June 9.
This fall, students at Valley Middle School of STEM will be able to use a new calm room that will be piloted at the school as part of a ...
An excessive heat warning in Dakota County was in effect Tuesday until 8 p.m.
This is due to a staff shortage, the city said.
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce ranked No. 8 out of the 25 largest chambers.
Two District 196 Destination ImagiNation (DI) teams had top finishes at the state tournament in April.
Repairs are scheduled for Friday morning.
The cubs' father was Amur tiger Putin, who passed away a few months ago.
Mary and Wade Prozeller create scrapbooks to help veterans tell their stories.
This is GJO's last performance of the season.
The event will take place from 9-11 a.m. at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West
The sale will begin at 9 a.m. at Superior Service Center, The Pioneer Press reported.
The zoo's previous plans to send the eight horses to their natural habitat in Russia were cancelled due to the war in Ukraine.
All four comprehensive high schools in District 196 held ceremonies in May to recognize seniors who have enlisted in the military.
The festival will start at noon on June 12.
Traditional indigenous dancers came to celebrate District 196's Native American seniors and students.
Participants have until May 26 to submit photos.
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