Kara Hildreth

Farmington

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Farmington chief led with strength and compassion

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

For those who know Farmington Police Chief Gary Rutherford, it is not surprising to learn about his character and work ethic. His colleagues said he led the police department and kept the community safe by deploying strength and compassion in his humble manner and with a quiet confidence to strengthen the city's social fabric through community policing. kAm#FE96C7@C5 DA62<D 9:89=J @7 9:D DF446DD@C[ }2E6 $:6>[ E96 ?6H=J\2AA@:?E65 u2C>:?8E@?
Eagan community celebrates veterans at Memorial Day service, concert

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

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Proposed SNAP cuts will harm Minnesota grocers

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

If proposed federal SNAP cuts are passed by Congress, the nutritional assistance program cuts will have immediate negative economic consequences and will ripple across the state in the form of Minnesotans losing jobs and the cuts will harm local and independent grocers operating in rural and urban areas within Dakota County and the state, according to Minnesota Grocers Association.
Farmington Council hires firm to lead city administrator search

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

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Eagan Market Fest harvests new season

3 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

Eagan Market Fest opens for its 19th season on June 5 at the Eagan Central Park Festival Grounds near the Eagan Community Center, and a second location will help the event extend its season into fall. The public is invited to the weekly market 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays for July and August and 4-7 p.m. in September and October where later in the year Market Fest will move to the Goat Hill Park Pavilion.
District 192 will vote on operating levy in November

3 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

After months of discussion, the Farmington School Board approved setting a special operating levy election on Nov. 4, 2025. The levy would raise approximately $8 million or $1,236.60 per student annually for 10 years. kAm$FA6C:?E6?56?E y2D@? q6C8 D2:5 E96J =6GJ H@F=5 96=A C6DE@C6 AC@8C2>D 2?5 A=F8 2 AC@;64E65 Sc >:==:@? 567:4:E 7@C 7:D42= J62C a_af]k^AmkAmq6C8 D2:5 DE2E6 C6G6?F6 92D ?@E 366?
New Finance Advisory Council approved by Farmington School Board

3 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

Eight community members were selected to serve on a new Finance Advisory Council by the Farmington School Board at its Monday, May 12, meeting. Those who will serve on the council are Brian Treakle, a former Farmington School Board member; Katie Bernhjelm, a former Farmington City Council member; Timothy Roth; Sheena Johnson; Laura Plantenberg; Andrew Sheets; Shauna Nehauser; and Tanya Harrys.
Farmington city administrator resigns

3 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

Farmington City Administrator Lynn Gorski made the annoucement this week she will resign and her last day leading city staff will be Tuesday, July 1. In a letter of resignation, Gorski said she is preparing for the next chapter of life. kAmQxEVD 366? 2? :?4C65:3=6 9@?@C E@ D6CG6 E9:D 4@>>F?:EJ @G6C E96 A2DE 7@FC J62CD] x’> AC@F5 @7 2== H6’G6 244@>A=:D965[ 3FE >@DE @7 2== x’> AC@F5 @7 E96 C6=2E:@?D9:AD H6’G6 3F:=E] (6 92G6 DA6?E E96 =2DE 7@FC J62CD 2?2=JK:?8 E96 4:EJ’D ?665D 2?5 AFEE:?8 DJDE6>D :?
Eagan Police celebrate 60-year anniversary

4 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

This year Eagan Police Department will celebrate its 60-year anniversary in protecting the community. The public is invited to a celebration at the Police Department's open house 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The event will offer department tours, K9 demonstrations, family activities and games, educational booths, food trucks, and local artist Michael Birawer will have a painting to celebrate the department's anniversary on display. kAm|F49 92D 492?865 :?
Eagan approves rezoning, preliminary subdivision for Metcalf Park

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Kara Hildreth

After a year and half of debate and discussion among the city, community members and developers, Metcalf Park will become a diverse housing development on the former Metcalf Middle School property. The Eagan City Council approved the proposals at its May 6 meeting. kAm|6E42=7 !2C< H:== 36 =@42E65 @? bc]d 24C6D @? E96 3@C56C @7 t282? 2?5 qFC?DG:==6] %96 56G6=@A>6?E 2:>D E@ 2EEC24E :?5:G:5F2=D 2?5 72>:=:6D :? 2== DE286D @7 =:76 @?