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Axtman and Chester join workforce development board

July 16, 2026 - The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has appointed Hannah Axtman and Kyle Chester to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. They will represent the private sector.

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Harmening to serve as workforce development board president

July 15, 2026 - Jennifer Harmening, president of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, is the new chair of the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board.

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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.

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Board of Commissioners Meeting

​​​​​​​​​​​The Board of Commissioners meets twice a month at the Administration Center in Hastings.

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Regional Railroad Authority Meeting

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority has broad powers to plan, acquire, construct and operate railroads, including light rail transit (LRT). In addition, it oversees bus rapid transit (BRT) in the Cedar Avenue Corridor.​

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General Government and Policy Committee Meeting

​The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meets monthly on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. or following the Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting. The meetings are held at the Administration Center​,​ Conference Room 3A. ​

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