Dakota County approves 9.9% levy increase. Here’s what to know.

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved its 2026 budget of $527.7 million, including a property tax levy of $184.2 ...
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Four high schools in Minnesota’s Dakota County close following threats on social media

HASTINGS, Minn. (KFGO-WCCO) – Four high schools in Dakota County are closed following threats on social media. The threats ...
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Dakota Exiles Ride begins nearly 300 mile trek to Mankato

A horseback ride set off from Nebraska yesterday honoring a group of Dakota who were exiled from their homes in the heat of ...
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Dakota Riptide swimmers rack up top finishes in home meet

Dakota Riptide swimmers racked up event victories and top finishes at the Riptide Winter Invitational on Dec. 12-14 at the ...
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Budget shortfall will reduce North Dakota child care assistance for some families

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working ...

South Dakota Mines, Dakota Bioworx convert corn waste into medical biomaterials

Production began last month at Dakota Bioworx’s pilot plant in Brookings, where operations started with 30-liter ...
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12 scenic hikes in South Dakota you'll want to take in 2026

Discover 12 of the best hikes in South Dakota, each offering unique landscapes and experiences for every month of the year.

North Dakota approves $30.4M for water infrastructure projects

The commission also approved $550,000 for the Department of Water Resources to launch Phase 1 of a 3D Hydrography Program for ...