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New Dakota County website improves accessibility

July 10, 2026 - Dakota County’s new website improves accessibility and makes finding service information faster.

Reactive post to social media

June 29, 2026 - It was brought to Dakota County’s attention that a person posing as a county employee made an explicit racist social media comment on June 26. Dakota County believes the comment was made by an imposter — not the employee named in the account.

Primary election absentee voting begins June 26

June 25, 2026 - Absentee voting begins June 26 for the statewide primary election on Aug. 11.

Events

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Board Work Session

The Board of Commissioners holds work sessions to discuss finance and budget.

July 13, 2026

Physical Development Committee Meeting

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole meets monthly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Administration Center, Conference Room 3A.

July 14, 2026

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee of the Whole meets monthly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The meetings are held at the Administration Center, Conference Room 3A.