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Dakota County closes beach after high E. coli discovery

On Thursday, Sept. 3, Dakota County closed the beach at Lake Byllesby Regional Park for the season due to high E. coli levels.

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Dakota County Newsletter: Fall/Winter 2026

Read the online version of the fall/winter 2026 issue of the Dakota County Newsletter.

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Dakota County to host Budget and Property Tax Open House Sept. 10

Dakota County will host a Budget and Property Tax Open House Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

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Library Advisory Committee Meeting

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Library Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public, except for closed sessions dealing with personnel or confidential matters (indicated on the published agenda. The committee meets every other month.

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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. ​

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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. ​

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