Minnesota: Finding Our Way Forward

The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Minnesota are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.

Burnsville, MN|News|

34 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 30 schools on the list last week.

34 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List
Burnsville, MN|News|

Burnsville 'Raising Cane's' Location Is Now Open: Report

The eatery officially opened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Burnsville 'Raising Cane's' Location Is Now Open: Report
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

County To Host Free COVID Vaccine Clinic In West St. Paul

Those who attend the clinic will receive a $50 Visa gift card.

County To Host Free COVID Vaccine Clinic In West St. Paul
Eagan, MN|News|

Eagan Trader Joe's Will Open March 18

The opening date was posted on the store's website.

Eagan Trader Joe's Will Open March 18
Burnsville, MN|News|

Mask Mandate In ISD 191 Ends Monday

The end of the mandate also applies to transportation in the district.

Mask Mandate In ISD 191 Ends Monday
Eagan, MN|News|

Rahn Elementary Removed From MDH's Recent COVID Outbreak List

There are now 11 Eagan schools on the list.

Rahn Elementary Removed From MDH's Recent COVID Outbreak List
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

76 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 71 schools on the list last week.

76 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Burnsville, MN|News|

ISD 191 School Board Could Revise COVID Protocols Thursday

The School Board is holding a special meeting Thursday to revise COVID-19 health and safety mitigation protocols.

ISD 191 School Board Could Revise COVID Protocols Thursday
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

ISD 197 Lifts Mask Mandate

ISD 197 announced in a text message to community members that it is lifting its mask mandate, effective Wednesday.

ISD 197 Lifts Mask Mandate
Eagan, MN|News|

ISD 196 Nixes Mask Mandate

Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required in district buildings or on transportation.

ISD 196 Nixes Mask Mandate
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

Firehouse Subs Opens New Apple Valley Location: Report

The new location will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.​

Firehouse Subs Opens New Apple Valley Location: Report
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

71 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 69 schools on the list last week.

71 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

'Nautical Bowls' To Open In Eagan In March

The grand opening for the new business is March 12 at 11 a.m.

'Nautical Bowls' To Open In Eagan In March
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

Dakota County To Drop Mask Mandate Tuesday

The decision to reverse the mask mandate was made at a Dakota County Board meeting Tuesday.

Dakota County To Drop Mask Mandate Tuesday
Eagan, MN|News|

ISD 196 School Board Meets March 1 To Discuss Changing COVID Plan

The special meeting to discuss changing the district's COVID-19 plan will be at 5:30 at Dakota Ridge School.

ISD 196 School Board Meets March 1 To Discuss Changing COVID Plan
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

Rosemount High School Taken Off MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

This leaves Rosemount with only three schools on the list.

Rosemount High School Taken Off MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

Eagan High School Removed From MDH's Recent COVID Outbreak List

There are now 12 Eagan schools on the list.

Eagan High School Removed From MDH's Recent COVID Outbreak List
Burnsville, MN|News|

69 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 73 Dakota County schools on the list last week.

69 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

New Caribou Location To Open Next Week In Eagan

The coffee shop will open Tuesday at at 845 Vikings Pkwy.

New Caribou Location To Open Next Week In Eagan
Northfield, MN|News|

Northfield Public Schools Reverses Mask Mandate

Wearing a mask will become optional on Monday.

Northfield Public Schools Reverses Mask Mandate
Burnsville, MN|News|

'Bite Of Burnsville' Launches This March

This year will include a Launch Party in addition to the coupon book.

'Bite Of Burnsville' Launches This March
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

3 AV Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

The city now has 10 schools on the list.

3 AV Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

5 Eagan Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

There are now 13 Eagan schools on the list.

5 Eagan Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

3 Mendota Heights Schools Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

The city has four schools on the list.

3 Mendota Heights Schools Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

2 Rosemount Schools Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

The city now has four schools on the list.

2 Rosemount Schools Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Burnsville, MN|News|

3 Burnsville Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

The city now has five schools on the list

3 Burnsville Schools Added To MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

73 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 39 Dakota County schools on the list last week.

73 Dakota County Schools On MDH's Recent COVID-19 Outbreak List
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

Sigma Beauty Announces Partnership With Target

Sigma Beauty is a Mendota Heights-based beauty product supplier.

Sigma Beauty Announces Partnership With Target
Northfield, MN|News|

Prairie Creek Community School Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List

Northfield has five schools on the list.

Prairie Creek Community School Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

3 Mendota Heights Schools Removed From MDH's COVID Outbreak List

Only one school from Mendota Heights remains on the list.

3 Mendota Heights Schools Removed From MDH's COVID Outbreak List
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

2 Rosemount Schools Removed From MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

The city now has two schools on the list.

2 Rosemount Schools Removed From MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Burnsville, MN|News|

1 Burnsville School Removed, 1 Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List

The city has two schools on the list.

1 Burnsville School Removed, 1 Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

2 Eagan Schools Removed From, 2 Added To MDH COVID Outbreak List

The city has eight schools on the list.

2 Eagan Schools Removed From, 2 Added To MDH COVID Outbreak List
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

3 AV Schools Removed From, 1 Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List

The city now has seven schools on the list.

3 AV Schools Removed From, 1 Added To MDH's COVID Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

39 Dakota County Schools On MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 48 schools on the list last week.

39 Dakota County Schools On MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|

Southview Elementary Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

Apple Valley now has nine schools on the list.

Southview Elementary Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Eagan, MN|News|

Black Hawk Middle School Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

Eagan now has eight schools on the list.

Black Hawk Middle School Added To MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Mendota Heights, MN|News|

48 Dakota County Schools On MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 45 schools on the list last week.

48 Dakota County Schools On MDH's COVID-19 Outbreak List
Northfield, MN|News|

Northfield Will Provide KN95 Masks To Residents, Businesses

The city of Northfield announced that effective immediately, it will provide up to five KN95 masks to each resident.

Northfield Will Provide KN95 Masks To Residents, Businesses
Northfield, MN|News|

Northfield Public Schools Has KN95 Masks For Students, Staff

KN95 masks are the latest recommendation by health officials to prevent the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.

Northfield Public Schools Has KN95 Masks For Students, Staff